Job Description:

The Development Associate provides comprehensive fundraising and high-level administrative support for development efforts including those administered on behalf of 2+ academic initiatives managed by two Academic Initiatives Directors of Development (for a total of 4+ initiatives in the Associate’s portfolio). The Associate manages various aspects of cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship for the respective academic areas for which their two Directors of Development serve as Advancement liaisons.  These include: managing major gifts pipelines; providing updated information about programs and funding opportunities to fundraisers for cultivation and proposal development; supporting annual fund activities; tracking and reporting on prospect-related interactions and events involving relevant program directors; facilitating regular gift reports and analyses pertaining to fundraising; and maintaining a repository of proposals to advance Campaign fundraising priorities. In collaboration with donor stewardship and prospect managers, the Associate helps to ensure appropriate stewardship activities on behalf of the program directors.  In collaboration with the several respective academic areas for which their two Directors of Development serve as Advancement liaison, the Associate helps manage volunteer committees, particularly President’s Advisory Councils.

This position provides an advanced level of direct support to two Academic Initiatives Directors of Development. Using knowledge of donor interest and university priorities, this position advances strategy development and donor engagement in coordination with the Directors of Development by drafting plans, briefings and high-level correspondence, as well as reviewing and tracking stewardship.  

This position handles the following tasks, which include but are not limited to: meeting/travel arrangements, proposal pipeline maintenance, event support, as well as technical and logistical support to two Directors of Development. This position is also responsible for most information technology tasks and functions in support of the two Directors of Development.
 

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Minimum of 2 years of experience in a related field such as fundraising, higher education, nonprofits, sales, customer service, volunteer management, and/or marketing. 

Required Qualifications

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Demonstrated ability with computer software programs including but not limited to, word processing, spreadsheets, and Google Drive; use of Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and Word

Strong organizational, project, and time management skills

Proven ability to analyze data, research information, problem-solve, and coordinate projects.

 Must be detail-oriented and have an ability to handle and complete multiple projects concurrently.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in a higher education, fundraising, or non-profit setting

Knowledge of Blackbaud

Job Competencies

Possesses a willingness and ability to support a diverse and inclusive campus community

Highly motivated, proactive, and energetic individual who can think independently and analytically and may seek to build a career in Advancement.

Must be detail-oriented and can handle and complete multiple projects concurrently

Ability to handle sensitive information and maintain confidentiality

Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter and resume with their application. All offers of employment are contingent upon a completed criminal background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown.

Benefits of Working at Brown:

Information on the Benefits of Working at Brown can be found here.

Recruiting Start Date:

2024-10-28

Job Posting Title:

Development Associate, Academic Initatives

Department:

Advancement

Grade:

Grade 8

Worker Type:

Employee

Worker Sub-Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

37.5

Position Work Location:

Hybrid Eligible

Submission Guidelines:

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

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