Associate Director of Philanthropy, COA

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Senior Executive Director of Philanthropy for Aviation the Associate Director of Philanthropy supports development efforts for the College of Aviation in Daytona close collaboration with the Senior Executive Director this position helps execute philanthropic strategies that strengthen the Universitys fundraising capacity and advance aviation-focused programs and initiatives.

The Associate Director engages donors alumni industry partners and campus stakeholders; coordinates events and campus visits; supports grant development; maintains accurate donor records; and advances annual fund and other philanthropic priorities. The successful candidate is creative self-motivated high-energy detail-oriented and an outstanding communicator who can qualify and cultivate prospects for solicitation or referral to other gift officers.

Key Responsibilities

• Solicitation Strategy: Develop and execute a comprehensive plan to support the Colleges financial objectives with an annual fundraising goal starting at $100000.
• Donor Relations: Cultivate and maintain relationships with current and prospective donors through effective communication engagement and follow-through that foster long-term support.
• Event Coordination: Plan and manage small college events and campus tours and execute sponsorship benefits in accordance with applicable agreements.
• Grant Writing: Identify grant opportunities prepare proposals and manage the application process to support annual fundraising goals.
• Database Management: Maintain accurate and timely donor and prospect records in the Universitys customer relationship management (CRM) system.
• College Liaison: Serve as a liaison for the College of Aviation and coordinate with internal departments to support philanthropic initiatives and priorities.

Essential Job Functions Duties and Accountabilities

• Prospect Qualification Referral and Solicitation - Annual Fund Level

Manage an assigned portfolio of approximately 125 prospects for qualification related to major gifts the annual fund College Philanthropy Councils affinity groups and other initiatives. Work within a fast-paced cadence of outreach cultivation solicitation and referral through email telephone and videoconference. Success will be measured by the volume and quality of prospects assessed qualified referred and solicited.

• Research and identify grant opportunities prepare compelling proposals and manage the application process to secure foundation support.
• Donor Stewardship
• Work alongside the Senior Director of Stewardship to ensure College of Aviation donors receive exceptional stewardship commensurate with their level of giving with the goal of increasing and renewing philanthropic support. Coordinate with Financial Aid to ensure College scholarships are awarded effectively and efficiently and that donors receive timely information about scholarship recipients.
• Coordinate with appropriate departments to execute sponsorship benefits including press releases signage logo placement and other deliverables outlined in sponsorship agreements.
• Unit Liaison and Support
• Serve as the PAE liaison for the College of Aviation and coordinate philanthropic marketing and communications external communications Career Services Corporate Relations and other partners as requested by the Senior Executive Director of Philanthropy for Aviation.
• Collaborate with the PAE Marketing and Communications team to create program and proposal materials for donor and prospect visits. Coordinate campus visits for industry partners donors and prospective donors. Work with Alumni Engagement and other PAE partners to facilitate giving campaigns including faculty and staff campaigns and crowdfunding initiatives as requested.

About us

For over 100 years Embry-Riddle has been the worlds leading aviation and aerospace university educating more than 30000 students across residential campuses in Daytona Beach Florida and Prescott Arizona as well as through a global network of Worldwide locations and online programs. With more than 165000 alumni around the world our impact reaches every corner of the aerospace aviation defense and technology industries.

Today our faculty researchers and professional staff are advancing innovation across aviation space artificial intelligence cybersecurity autonomous systems and next-generation engineering. Working alongside industry leaders government agencies and innovators they are solving real-world challenges and shaping the technologies that will define tomorrow.

Whether you are an educator researcher administrator technologist or industry professional your work at Embry-Riddle will contribute to something bigger than a job. Join a community driven by discovery purpose and excellenceand help shape the future of aerospace.

• Generous Time Off:Enjoy up to 18 days of paid leave in your first year including 3 days granted upon hire and 15 days accrued throughout the year. Youll also receive 9 paid holidays including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Years Day.

• Tuition Coverage:Get 100% tuition coverage for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree and discounted rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age 26.

• Retirement Contributions:ERAU contributes 6% of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution with no vesting period.

• Personal Leave:Relax with 15 days of personal leave for non-exempt employees or 18 days for exempt full-time employees in your first year.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree.

At least three years of fundraising experience within higher education or a nonprofit organization.

Demonstrated ability to identify cultivate solicit and steward donors at the annual fund level.

Strong writing presentation and interpersonal communication skills.

Ability to work collaboratively across departments with consistent and robust follow-through.

Strong character and demonstrated integrity care honesty and loyalty to the institution.

Ability to develop proficiency with the Universitys CRM software and generate and interpret prospect reports.

Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks changing priorities and deadlines effectively.

Ability to adapt and remain resilient when confronted with challenges or changing priorities.

Ability to compile expense reports and appropriately plan and execute social engagement activities.

Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information.

Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends.

Valid drivers license and the ability to drive safely and effectively.

To submit your application for this opportunity please visit theEmbry-Riddle Career Siteand search for requisition number R312123. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include:

• Cover letter

• Resume

• Contact information for at least three professional references (please note that references may be contacted as part of the interview/screening process)

Current Embry-Riddle employees:Please apply directly through the ERAU Employee Hub Central application within Workday.

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