Institute for Women's Leadership Marquette University · 1 day ago
Associate Director of Development, College of Business
Milwaukee, WI
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
3+ years expInstitute for Women's Leadership Marquette University is seeking an Associate Director of Development for the College of Business. The role involves managing a portfolio of major gift prospects, creating fundraising plans, and strengthening relationships with alumni and friends of the college.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Actively manage a portfolio of prospects for the purpose of “moving” constituents through the major-gift pipeline. This includes travel for face-to-face visits as well as effective digital engagement
Create and execute fundraising plans that utilize best practices in qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major gift prospects ($125,000+) for the strategic initiatives of the College
Secure outright and deferred gift commitments in fulfillment of individual and team goals
Sustain and strengthen relationships with targeted alumni, parents, and friends, of the college. Collaborate with other colleagues, faculty and staff as appropriate to develop an integrated approach for cultivating prospect interest and working toward gift solicitations
Attend relevant College and university events and meetings, some during the evenings and weekends; representing the university to external constituents
Participate in all UA, College Advancement, or other required team or staff meetings
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
A minimum of three years of fundraising experience in higher education, including a successful track record of personal portfolio management and securing gifts at the $125,000 or above level is required; relevant sales experience may also be considered
Strong communication skills, both oral and written, and an ability to effectively communicate with people of all ages and backgrounds, persuading constituents to take action and participate in the life of the organization are critical to this role
Ability to work some evenings and weekends
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
403(b) with up to 8% university match
Generous time off package
Tuition benefits for employees, spouses, and dependents with no payback requirement
Company
Institute for Women's Leadership Marquette University
The Institute for Women’s Leadership (IWL), at Marquette University, was launched in 2019, through the generous support of the Thomas J.
2-10 employees
Funding
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