Role OverviewThe Associate AD for Development provides strategic leadership for SMU Athletics major and principal gift fundraising. The position leads the Athletics major giving team, develops and executes fundraising strategies, and coordinates closely with regional development officers, school and unit development teams, Parent Giving, and other DEA partners to maximize philanthropic support for Athletics priorities.
What You Will Do
Manage a portfolio of major and principal gift prospects, developing and executing individualized strategies for identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. Establish and achieve annual goals for donor engagement, solicitations, and philanthropic revenue.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate broadly across the University and develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of constituencies.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in major gift fundraising, development, or a related field
- Demonstrated success cultivating and soliciting significant philanthropic gifts
- Experience developing fundraising strategies, managing major gift portfolios, collaborating across development teams, and supervising professional staff
Benefits
- Health and related benefits
- Wellness programs
- Retirement programs
- Tuition benefits
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