Career Center

Director of Development

Search Number: ADV 111


Currently, Albertus Magnus College requires its employees and students to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19

Category: Staff
Type: Full Time
Campus: New Haven

Overview
Working closely with the AVP, the Director is responsible for the creation, planning, execution, and management of the fundraising activities of the College including major, annual, and planned giving. The Director is responsible for executing direct mail, e-mail, social, digital, video, and print outreach with the primary goal of increasing participation in and revenue for the Fund for Albertus. This role will carry a portfolio of 150 prospects and will be responsible for their cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. In addition, the Director may provide assistance to the Office of the President as requested. Assignments may be highly confidential in nature.

About Albertus Magnus College
Albertus Magnus College thrives as a diverse and dynamic institution serving 1,500 students in three distinct degree programs: traditional undergraduate, accelerated adult undergraduate and masters degrees. Through its liberal arts and professional educational offerings and its long- standing excellence in student-centered, values-based education, Albertus Magnus College is a shining example of modern day education. The Albertus campus provides a distinctive environment for students, faculty and staff. The Colleges 50-acre, park-like campus, within walking distance to downtown New Haven, is located in one of the citys most distinguished residential neighborhoods, Prospect Hill, which features both early 20th century mansions and modern architectural gems. Numerous academic, student services, and athletic facilities grace the campus, which serve as an attraction to prospective students. The Mission Statement of Albertus Magnus College is to provide men and women with an education that promotes the search for truth in all its dimensions and is practical in its application.

Qualifications

• Five to seven years of fundraising experience or equivalent, higher education fundraising experience preferred. Campaign experience is a plus.

• Demonstrated successful fundraising ability and ability to grow/develop donor pipeline.

Education
Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working knowledge of the various social media and technology platforms used in an office setting.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the Colleges Mission, history, and traditions.
• Ability to work independently and on a team.
• A positive 'can do 'attitude and ability to keep a positive outlook while working under pressure.
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to interact and collaborate with varied constituencies in a professional manner.
• Creative, persuasive, and tactful with excellent organizational skills.

Special Work Schedule Requirements
Evening and weekend work required; job-related travel required.

To Apply
Apply online at https://www.albertus.edu/employment/director-of-development.php

Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, current resume, and contact information for three professional references as one document electronically to [email protected]. Please reference search # in the subject line.

Albertus Magnus College has a strong commitment to the principles and practices of diversity throughout the College community. Albertus Magnus College is an equal opportunity employer and invites all qualified applicants to consider this opportunity and to apply.


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