Associate Director of Development

Associate Director of Development

The Associate Director of Development is an entry to mid-level professional with at least 2–5 years of experience in higher education or non‑profit fundraising. The candidate will be responsible for identifying and meeting with current and prospective donors (alumni, friends, corporations, and foundations) to create and maintain a portfolio of 75–100 donors. The role works closely with senior leaders to create individualized cultivation and solicitation plans that lead to major outright and deferred gifts in support of the University’s fundraising priorities.

• Develop and execute strategies to build a portfolio and manage a pipeline of 75–100 major and principal gift prospects with the capacity to make gifts of $50,000 or more annually.
• Complete a minimum of 125 face‑to‑face or virtual visits annually to cultivate and solicit major and principal gifts from the portfolio.
• Collaborate with senior administrators, deans, faculty, and volunteers to translate the University’s fundraising priorities into gift proposals and align them with the investment of major and principal gift prospects.
• Write and edit from a philanthropy and donor engagement perspective, including proposals.
• Utilize CRM and related donor and alumni management databases to gather, record, and properly store information about prospects and donors, including activities, proposals, and other relevant information.
• Ensure a high level of stewardship for assigned individual, corporate and foundation donors, including collaboration with the Director of Donor Relations on the submission of timely mid‑ and year‑end reports and financials, as appropriate, and maintaining detailed records of solicitation activities.

• Identify community events and maintain a structure for identifying prospects and donors to attend community events.
• Collaborate with VP Admin on administrative work related to community events, such as creating and reviewing event briefings and ensuring they are provided at least 72 hours prior to events.
• Attend local fundraising events and association meetings to raise the public profile of Barry University and expand its network of capable prospects and community partnerships.
• Possess a valid FL driver’s license.
• Advance the university’s overarching community engagement agenda, identifying areas where the university should be involved and recruiting prospective donors.
• Develop, direct, and manage programs and services that support mutually beneficial campus‑community partnerships with a special emphasis on local, state, and national organizations.
• Serve as the external designee in matters related to community engagement, identifying prospects and donors for community events and opportunities for collaboration.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience.
• Previous proposal writing experience.
• Advanced written and oral communication skills.

Barry University offers a comprehensive benefits package to full‑time employees that includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, tuition assistance, paid time off and work/life balance initiatives such as wellness programs, spirituality in the workplace, and training and development.

Barry University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. Barry University is a private Catholic institution with a history of academic excellence. Founded in 1940 by the Adrian Dominican Sisters, Barry University now offers more than 100 undergraduate, master, professional, and doctoral degree programs. Barry University provides a nurturing environment built on strong values, mutual respect, and collaborative service to the community.

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