Assistant Director Development

The Tufts School of Engineering's fundraising priorities focus on advancing groundbreaking research, enhancing student experiences, and expanding access to transformative educational opportunities. Last year, the school achieved the second highest level of giving in its history and exceeded its fundraising goal by 30%. Key initiatives include the recently launched professorship initiative to help grow the tenure track faculty by 20%, investing in student and faculty research projects and increasing scholarship funds to attract and retain talented students. The school is committed to fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and addressing global challenges through engineering excellence.

Under general supervision, plans and implements a coordinated program of fundraising activities. Qualifies, cultivates and solicits prospects, individual leadership and annual gifts. Collaborates with other advancement units to manage small events, cultivate and steward prospects. Accountable for meeting fundraising goals and managing a portfolio of approximately 108 prospects.

Essential Functions:

• Under general supervision, plans and implements a coordinated program of small fundraising activities of moderate scope typically with portfolio of approximately 108 prospects.
• Establishes goals and strategies with manager.
• Uses relationship building skills to qualify, cultivate and solicit prospects including alumni, parents and friends of the school/university.
• Develops, manages and builds upon existing relationships with constituents for portfolio.
• Works with prospect development to identify, analyze and qualify prospects.
• Collaborates with annual fund officers on annual giving activities and initiatives.
• Identifies and facilitates stewardship opportunities for donors.
• Partners with alumni relations and events staff to manage special events and other activities as they relate to fundraising objectives.
• Participates in and may lead small projects and initiatives as assigned.
• Completes detailed documentation and contact reports for management.
  

Basic Qualifications:

• Knowledge and skills as typically acquired through a Bachelor's Degree and 3 to 5 years of related experience
• Knowledge and experience in philanthropy
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Please include a cover letter with your application.