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Associate Director of Development-KMUW, Engineering, and Health Professions Jobs in Wichita, Kansas, USA at Wichita State University Foundation
Wichita State University Foundation and Alumni Engagement (WSUFAE) is looking to hire a talented,dynamic, dedicated, and self-motivated individual as the Assistant/Associate Director of Development with our fundraising team. As the Associate Director of Development for KMUW, College of Engineering, and College of Health Professions, you will play a pivotal role in identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding prospective major gift donors.
Your efforts will directly support the mission and vision of Wichita State University, helping to shape the future ofeducationandinnovation.
With a team of more than 50 dedicated individuals working to support fundraising and donor and alumni relationships, the WSUFAE is proud to champion the continued growth of Wichita State University. With nearly $400 million in managed assets and thousands of alumni spread around the world, it is anexcitingtime to be a part of advancing Shocker Nation.
The job duties for this position include:
Identification and Prospective Donors:Collaborate with the Data Sciences team to identify, qualify, and prioritize potentialleadershipand major gift donors. Develop and maintain a pipeline of prospective donors through research, networking, and outreach. Collaborate with the AVP of Development and othersenior leadershipto create and execute strategies for donor identification.
Cultivation and Solicitation:Build and maintain meaningful relationships withleadershipand major gift prospects through personalized outreach, meetings, and events. Develop tailored cultivation and solicitation strategies for each donor based on their interests and capacity to give. Work with the marketing and communications team to prepare and deliver compelling proposals to prospective donors. Lead or assist in the coordination ofleadershipand major gift solicitation efforts, ensuring that appropriate steps are taken in the donor journey.
Stewardship:Ensure timely and effective stewardship ofleadershipand major donors through personalizedcommunication, updates, andrecognition. Develop and execute stewardship plans forleadershipand major gift donors, ensuring that they are informed and engaged with the organization’s impact and progress. Coordinate with the Donor Engagement team on donorrecognitionand events to enhance donor satisfaction and loyalty.
Collaboration and Reporting:Collaborate with development team members, board members, and volunteers to leverage relationships and increase support for the organization. Track and report on fundraising progress, donor activity, and campaign outcomes into the database as well as with the development team and others as needed. Maintain accurate andup-to-daterecords in the donor database system.
Event and Outreach:Assist in planning and execution of cultivation and stewardship events, donorrecognitionactivities, and other major gift initiatives. Attend donor meetings, events, and functions to represent the organization and strengthen donor relationships.
College/School/Department Relationship Manager:Be a liaison between assigned college(s)/departments and WSUFAE by coordinating prospect identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship with the college dean(s) and KMUWleadership. Develop annual fundraising goals and objectives in conjunction with college dean(s) and KMUWleadership.
Administrative Duties:Develop and manage an annual budget for fundraising activities andprofessional development. Maintain accurate and confidential files via computer and paper…
Title: Associate Director of Development-KMUW, Engineering, and Health Professions
Company: Wichita State University Foundation
Location: Wichita, Kansas, USA
Category: Non-Profit, Management
