Assistant Director, Annual Giving

Brandeis University

Unknown, US
Base: $70,300 - $76,300; bonus/equity: not specifi...
Manage portfolio of 500 prospects
Conduct 175+ face-to-face visits
Execute 25+ solicitations per year
This role strategically manages a robust portfolio of alumni, parents, and friends to advance the University's most important initiatives

Job Summary

  • This role strategically manages a robust portfolio of alumni, parents, and friends to advance the University's most important initiatives.
  • The position requires conducting over 175 face-to-face visits annually and executing more than 25 solicitations for gifts of $5,000 or more.
  • Brandeis University offers a collaborative team environment where your work directly fuels the institution's mission of academic excellence and social justice.

Matching Summary

This role strategically manages a robust portfolio of alumni, parents, and friends to advance the University's most important initiatives.

Salary

Base: $70,300 - $76,300; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Manage portfolio of 500 prospects
  • Conduct 175+ face-to-face visits
  • Execute 25+ solicitations per year
  • Secure multi-year commitments
  • Travel frequently to Northeast region

Nice-to-have

  • Passion for philanthropy and higher education
  • Sophisticated relationship building skills
  • Strategic self-starter capable of managing priorities
  • Experience with major gift identification

Key Requirements

  • BA/BS degree required
  • 2-4 years in fundraising or alumni engagement
  • Proven ability to close gifts of $1,000+
  • Willingness to travel frequently
  • Availability for occasional evenings and weekends

Work Rights

Not specified

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