Asst Director, Faculty Engagement & Value Propositions

The Assistant Director, Faculty Engagement & Value Propositions, drives philanthropic growth by developing donor-centric funding propositions and enhancing faculty fundraising capabilities to support the University’s giving mission.

Responsibilities

• Build strong working relationships with faculty colleagues to develop new funding propositions for Colleges and Schools
• Align faculty funding needs with prospective donors’ giving interests to generate new gift opportunities
• Facilitate and support conversations on new gift opportunities between University stakeholders and prospective donors
• Create compelling proposals and donor-centric collateral to engage and inspire donors
• Support Senior Leadership in advancing gift cases through strategic engagement
• Provide administrative and operational support to advance gift purposes as needed

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline
• Proficient in relationship management, editorial writing, presentation, and product packaging to effectively communicate value propositions
• Demonstrated progressive career growth over at least 8 years in business development and/or marketing roles involving senior stakeholder engagement
• Ability to translate technical innovations into clear go-to-market messaging
• Experience in Higher Education or Business Development is advantageous
• Commitment to philanthropy for higher education and motivation to contribute to community building
• Team-oriented with a positive, proactive attitude
• Demonstrates discretion and handles confidential and sensitive information with tact and maturity
• Exercises independent judgment in performing duties