Assistant Director of Advancement
Assistant Director of Advancement
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$ 52400 - 61300
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Job Description
Wesleyan Universitys Office of Advancement (ADV) builds lifelong relationships with alumni parents and friends and engages them in support of Wesleyans educational mission and financial goals.
The Advancement team fosters pride in the Wesleyan community and develops support for university initiatives through outreach activities including development and fundraising alumni and parent relations and on-and off-campus events. Wesleyan is currently in the public phase of a $600 million comprehensive fundraising campaign.
Reporting to the Assistant Vice President and Campaign Director (AVP) the Assistant Director of Advancement is responsible for managing initiatives related to the planning and execution of Wesleyans comprehensive campaign. This role provides a unique opportunity for those with an interest in contributing to a capital campaign while honing their skills across multiple areas of Advancement including prospect engagement strategy donor stewardship and event planning.
The Assistant Director of Advancement will work closely with the AVP and members of the Donor Relations and Principal Gifts teams and work cooperatively with a wide variety of colleagues (internal) and external constituents including University leadership faculty staff and alumni to execute strategies and work toward overall Advancement goals.
Responsibilities include:
Draft and edit a range of written materials such as donor profiles presentations event invitations and correspondence.
Manage small cultivation events with key constituents including coordinating logistics like space reservations catering and guest management.
Conduct alumni research and interviews to support campaign storytelling efforts including drafting short profiles.
Maintain campaign tracking tools and assist with preparing and refining campaign materials and timelines.
Create and maintain records for newly established gift funds and assist with fund announcement communications.
Synthesize and consolidate multiple sources of briefing materials into one voice for leadership.
Provide operational and administrative functions for the campaign team to ensure fiscal accountability including budget oversight financial reporting and resource coordination.
Manage monthly donor acknowledgement mailings to key segments.
Assist with the execution of Advancement events which may include occasional evenings and weekends or travel.
Perform other duties as assigned.
This is an on-campus position with potential for hybrid in the future.
Remote work is only considered for residents of MA VT NH ME CT RI or NY. (Relocation assistance to CT is available for those who qualify).
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree and one year of experience in relationship building programming fundraising customer service marketing and outreach organizational support or other related work; or an equivalent combination of education training and experience.
Strong written communication skills with the ability to draft clear professional materials for a variety of audiences.
Highly organized and efficient capable of managing multiple projects with competing priorities while maintaining high standards and flexibility.
Demonstrated attention to detail.
Proactive self-starter with demonstrated ability to work productively both independently and collaboratively with teams.
Excellent customer service skills and interpersonal skills.
Ability to set priorities support measurable goals and manage against project timelines.
Demonstrated commitment to working within a diverse environment and interacting collegially with individuals of different backgrounds with varied personalities and work styles.
Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills encompassing the capacity to investigate interpret and concisely summarize multifaceted information on individuals or groups.
Ability to learn new technologies such as CRM.
Demonstrated ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy and maintain confidentiality of sensitive matters.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint).
Must have (or be able to obtain prior to hire) and maintain a valid drivers license. Must have the ability to be insured under the Universitys driving policy.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in nonprofit or similar mission-driven environment.
Experience working with high-level volunteers and donors.
Experience with donor management systems.
Position is opened until filled. For full consideration please apply by August 11th 2025. As part of your application please upload a cover letter and resume.
Compensation: $52400-$61300Work Location: On CampusAll offers to external applicants are contingent on the candidates completion of a pre-employment background check screening to the satisfaction of Wesleyan University.
Wesleyan University located in Middletown Connecticut does not discriminate on the basis of race color religious creed age gender gender identity or expression national origin marital status ancestry present or past history of mental disorder learning disability or physical disability political belief veteran status sexual orientation genetic information or non-position-related criminal record. We welcome applications from women and historically underrepresented minority groups. Inquiries regarding Title IX Section 504 or any other non-discrimination policies should be directed toVice President for Equity and Inclusion Title IX and ADA/504 Coordinator.
Wesleyan University complies with the Clery Act and maintains records of campus crime statistics and security policies. Copies of Wesleyan Universitys Clery Act Report are available on request and online at is taken into consideration in the determination of salary offers. For more information visit offers a broad range of employee benefits and development opportunities including comprehensive group insurance plans wellness programs and incentives generous paid time off and retirement plans flexible work schedules employee and dependent tuition programs for those who qualify.
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