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Full-time
bachelor degree
Posted 1d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Assistant Director of Development manages a portfolio of 300-400 donors to grow the gift pipeline through personalized outreach and stewardship. They collaborate with team members to implement cultivation strategies and accurately record donor interactions in the database.
Requirements
A bachelor's degree is required, along with experience in environments requiring strong phone and communication skills. Preferred qualifications include experience in higher education or philanthropy and proficiency with donor databases.
Full job description
Description
The Assistant Director of Development, reporting to the cohort lead, plays a critical role in LSU’s effort to grow our comprehensive gift pipeline by retaining and upgrading mid-level donors ($500-$24,999). This transformational role involves both traditional and non-traditional aspects of fundraising, serving as an innovative model for engaging with mid-level donors while recognizing and maximizing their philanthropic potential. This position involves delivering a personal touch with every engagement, providing concierge service to donors and prospective donors and build stronger connections in the pursuit of new major gifts for Louisiana State University.
Essential Responsibilities
Manage a portfolio of approximately 300-400 donors and prospects with expected annual giving capacity in the $500- $24,999 range.
Execute thoughtful, personalized outreach via phone, mail, email, and visits when appropriate, with a focus on building enduring relationships that deepen engagement and long-term philanthropic commitment.
Develop, prioritize, and implement cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies that reflect a relationship-first approach.
Move donors along the continuum in a way that honors their interests and motivations, while consistently and appropriately recording all donor contacts in LSU’s donor database.
Interact and collaborate with colleagues and fellow team members on a regular basis.
Non-essential/marginal position responsibilities
Attend team meetings
Attend unit events and programs to develop a deep knowledge of the units’ programs, people, and fundraising priorities
Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
Required level/type of experience and/or years of experience
Experience in an environment that required strong phone skills, for example: warm tone, good speaking cadence, clear and articulate speech
Preferred level/type of experience and/or years of experience
Experience in higher education or philanthropic environment
Excellent communication skills in-person, through written correspondence and with presentation of synthesized data.
Demonstrate professionalism, perseverance, optimism, and a positive attitude when working with donors and colleagues
Ability to balance multiple projects and tasks simultaneously
Ability to work both independently and as a part of a team
Ability to be flexible and agile with programmatic changes
Required education
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
Desired competencies
Collaboration: Works collegially with others, cooperating in both interpersonal and team relationships; fosters enthusiasm and maintains mutual trust, candor, and respect.
Critical Thinking: Practices objective rather than subjective modes of reasoning and action. Maintains perspective when assessing qualitative and quantitative information. Appropriately challenges and questions common beliefs.
Tenacity: Achieves a desired outcome in the face of setbacks, obstacles, or challenging circumstances.
Professionalism: Thinks carefully about the likely effects on others of one’s words, actions, appearance, and mode of behavior.
Work Environment Requirements
May be required to work extended workdays, evenings, and weekends to meet deadlines
Related keywords
FundraisingDonor PipelinePhilanthropyStewardshipDonor DatabasePortfolio ManagementHigher EducationRelationship BuildingCultivationSolicitationCommunication SkillsCollaborationCritical ThinkingTenacityProfessionalismConcierge Service
The primary fundraising entity for academics at Louisiana State University.
Industry
Fundraising
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
1960
Headquarters
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
LinkedIn followers
7,586
The LSU Foundation's vision is to catalyze transformational philanthropic support for LSU. The LSU Foundation will realize this vision through its mission to cultivate and invest in philanthropic partnerships to advance LSU's academic priorities.
Offices: 3796 Nicholson Dr, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802, US
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