What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director of Development position at Saint Martin's University?
The Assistant Director of Development reports to the Assistant Vice President of Development and is a vital member of the Institutional Advancement team. The Assistant Director will manage a portfolio of mid-level and leadership annual giving prospects, including alumni, athletics donors and corporate partners. This position will execute and participate in fundraising strategies to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward individuals and organizations capable of making impactful contributions to Saint Martin's University.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage a portfolio of approximately 125–150 mid-level and leadership annual giving relationships, with a focus on alumni, athletics donors and corporate partners.
- Identify and execute donor-centric cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies tailored to individual and organizational interests.
- Conduct in-person and virtual meetings to build relationships and secure gifts.
- Collaborate with Institutional Advancement colleagues, university leadership, faculty, and staff to align donor interests with university priorities.
- Write compelling proposals, correspondence, and stewardship reports to engage and recognize donors.
- Maintain accurate records of donor interactions and strategies in the University’s CRM system, Technolutions Slate.
- Participate in and support Institutional Advancement events and activities. Meet or exceed assigned metrics for donor visits, solicitations, and dollars raised.
COMPETENCIES
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build genuine relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to craft tailored messages for donor engagement.
- Goal-oriented with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information.
- Commitment to fostering an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic, mission-driven organization.
REQUIREMENTS AND/OR CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent knowledge, skills, or training.
- 1–2 years of experience in fundraising, sales, customer service, public relations, or a related field.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel locally for donor meetings and events. Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in fundraising, alumni relations, or volunteer management in a higher education or nonprofit setting.
- Familiarity with fundraising CRM systems. Understanding of athletics fundraising and corporate partnership cultivation.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in a standard office environment. Physical demands include:
- Moves objects (less than 20 pounds) long distances (more than 20 feet).
- Ability to be mobile campus wide for appropriate business needs.
- Due to the nature of the work, some evening and weekend hours as well as travel, may be required.
- Operates a variety of standard office equipment requiring continuous or repetitive arm-hand movements.
- Reading, writing, speaking, hearing, standing, bending, sitting.
- Learning and comprehending.
- Requires visual concentration on detail.
- Manual dexterity and precision required for keyboarding.
- Must be able to sit for long periods at a time at a computer.
- May occasionally be required to deal with distraught people.
- Must be able to concentrate on details and process complex information while experiencing frequent interruptions.
- Must be able to communicate effectively with people at all levels under stressful conditions.
