Description
Plans and implements a coordinated program of fundraising activities. Uses relationship building skills to identify and cultivate new individual, corporate and institutional/foundation prospects. Establishes and effectively manages relationships with prospects. Designs and implements fundraising plans. Manages special events to involve and cultivate prospects. Collaborates with deans and faculty, and coordinates with other fund development and alumni relations staff. Identifies stewardship opportunities for major donors. Typically solicits gifts up to $100,000. Typically manages a portfolio size of $250K - $500 and up to 100 prospects. Education and Experience: Bachelor degree and 1 - 3 years previous fundraising experience. Employees in this classification typically analyze, compare and evaluate various courses of action and have the authority to make independent decisions on matters of significance, free from immediate direction, within the scope of their responsibilities. Primary activities and decision making authority are predominantly performed independently affecting business operations to a substantial degree. Under FLSA, this is the exempt job classification for this title. Incumbents in this position must meet the full criteria for exempt status: salary level, salary basis, and duties tests.