Assistant Director of Development and Affinity Engagement

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Posted Yesterday job requisition : R160212

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Assistant Director of Development and Affinity Engagement## Department:

Advancement | Alumni Association
** Position Overview
** The Assistant Director of Development and Affinity Engagement advances The Ohio State University's philanthropic priorities by managing leadership annual giving relationships and using alumni and affinity engagement as a strategic pathway for donor identification, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and pipeline development. This hybrid position is primarily focused on cultivating and soliciting leadership annual gifts of $3,000 to $99,999, while also strengthening alumni and constituent relationships through engagement strategies that support fundraising outcomes and Advancement priorities.

As a member of the Connections team within the Ohio State University Alumni Association (OSUAA), the Assistant Director proactively manages an assigned portfolio of leadership annual giving donors and prospects through in-person visits, virtual outreach, engagement opportunities, and targeted cultivation activity. The role emphasizes discovery, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors, identification and referral of future major gift prospects, and collaboration with volunteers and alumni leaders to advance fundraising and engagement strategies.

The primary audiences for the Assistant Director include OSUAA affinity groups and Buckeye Connected Communities, with engagement activity intentionally focused on strengthening donor relationships, identifying prospective philanthropic support, and advancing leadership annual giving  addition to direct fundraising responsibilities, the Assistant Director serves as a liaison to select affinity groups and Buckeye Connected Communities to support engagement strategies that deepen constituent relationships and create opportunities for donor cultivation, stewardship, and pipeline development.

The position also contributes to the development, execution, and evaluation of engagement programs and communications within assigned audiences or regions, ensuring those activities support Advancement priorities, donor engagement, and leadership annual giving objectives. This role requires frequent travel, including approximately two overnight trips per month, evening and weekend work, and the ability to monitor and administer an allocated budget in alignment with Advancement policies and fiscal guidelines.

Success is measured through established fundraising and engagement metrics, including donor meetings, qualifications, solicitations, dollars raised, major gift referrals, first-time event attendees, and increased volunteer participation.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Buckeye Connected Communities, the Assistant Director operates with independence and professional judgment in managing assigned donor portfolios and engagement activities within established Advancement strategies, fundraising goals, policies, and performance expectations. Strong interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills are essential, along with the ability to manage donor relationships, interpret engagement and fundraising opportunities, adapt to shifting priorities, and collaborate across Advancement and university departments.

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