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Assistant Director (Development)

Gallaudet University, federally chartered in 1864, is a bilingual, diverse, multicultural institution of higher education that ensures the intellectual and professional advancement of Deaf and hard of hearing individuals through American Sign Language and English. Gallaudet maintains a proud tradition of research and scholarly activity and prepares its graduates for career opportunities in a highly competitive, technological, and rapidly changing world.

Reporting to the Advancement Officer, the Assistant Director of Development plays a key role in advancing the university's mission by securing private support from individuals, foundations, and organizations.

Job Description :

• Builds and manages a portfolio of donors and prospects that includes alumni, major gift donors, and / or corporations and foundations.
• Guides constituents through the fundraising cycle to generate partnerships that include major gifts, deferred giving, corporate sponsorships, and grants.
• Aligns external support with institutional priorities through research, proposal writing, and strategic donor engagement.
• Maintains a portfolio of donors and constituents and cultivates relationships with each of them, and solicits them.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates fund development portfolio and portfolio strategies that will meaningfully engage donors.
• Leads and organizes donor visits and meetings for the purpose of qualifying, cultivating, and soliciting gifts and grants to the University; and travels to meet with prospective funders as needed.
• Writes proposals and grants in support of institutional priorities and aligned with the University's strategic plans.
• Conducts significant discovery work through targeted research and review of published funder guidelines and donor priorities to build a portfolio that includes constituents capable of making major investments in the University.
• Identifies prospects on an ongoing basis; and works with guidance and direction to design and implement strategies to move donors through the fundraising cycle toward solicitation by identifying, qualifying, cultivating, and stewarding them.
• Drafts, reviews, and edits complex proposals, letters, gift agreements, and reports; compiles supporting documentation to comply with submission requirements and deadlines; and prepares briefing materials for the leadership team as necessary.
• Maintains an accurate gifts / grants calendar, including the submission and tracking of proposals, subsequent awards, and reports.
• Consults subject-matter experts among faculty and program administration to understand and develop information documents to share with constituencies about the university and its need for private support.
• Assists faculty and staff in preparing and submitting applications for research or program funding.
• Travels nationwide as needed for effective relationship management and to keep Gallaudet top of mind.
• Hosts campus visits for donors and related constituents and either participates in and / or arranges visits to donor sites for campus leadership.
• Participates in activities and workshops to foster continuous learning.
• Participates in University-wide development activities as needed.
• Establishes and maintains a positive and supportive working relationship with co-workers and supervisors.
• Demonstrates a genuine commitment to belonging in the workplace and participates in activities and workshops to foster continuous learning.
• Serves as a mandatory reporter under Title IX; and commits to completing Title IX training and other compliance requirements on an annual basis.
• Prioritizes safety in the workplace as a collective responsibility for the well-being of employees and fosters a culture of safety that is integral to our success, including strict adherence to safety procedures and protocols, as well as promptly reporting any safety hazards or incidents.
• Performs related and other duties as needed.

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