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Associate Development Specialist, Leadership Gifts

PageUp Desc Code ADV - Associate Development Specialist, Leadership Gifts

Function ADV - Advancement

Subfunction Fundraising

Discipline Leadership Gifts

Career Track D - Development

Career Track Level Individual Contributor - Level 1

BROAD SALARY RANGE CODE 02

RANGE $49734 - $89522

MARKET REFERENCE RANGE CODE 02A

RANGE $52221 - $73109

Classification Information

Leadership Gifts

Leadership Gifts identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward leadership gifts from critical, high-profile prospects/donors. Designs and implements strategic fundraising plans through collaboration for academic units, regional campuses, and complex markets. Typically manages a portfolio of approximately 250 prospects and gift solicitations of less than $100,000.

Individual Contributor

In an individual contributor role, the positions work is primarily achieved through individual efforts or by participating as part of a team. Individual contributors may: Coordinate, influence, or review the work of others. Be the authority on a given program or process. Lead teams. A range of knowledge, complexity, autonomy, and impact may be needed to achieve results at certain levels. Individual contributor roles are reflected in the Academic Administration, Development, General Administration, Technical/STEM, and C1-C4 of the Clinical tracks.

Level 1

Entry: These positions are not equivalent to support positions. Rather, these are professional roles which require limited experience when considering industry or field standards. Positions considered developmental level A/P faculty should be mapped to this level.

D - Development

Roles that are focused on fundraising for the organization.

Position Summary

The Associate Development Specialist for Leadership Gifts plays a critical role in supporting the university’s fundraising efforts by managing a portfolio of leadership gift prospects, typically focusing on gifts under $100,000. In this individual contributor role, the associate works closely with senior development staff to identify, cultivate, and solicit high-potential donors. This position involves the creation and implementation of strategic fundraising plans for academic units, regional campuses, and targeted market segments, ensuring alignment with the university’s fundraising goals. The Associate Development Specialist is responsible for building and maintaining relationships with a portfolio of around 250 prospects, utilizing a range of communication strategies to engage and steward these donors. The role also involves tracking donor activity, preparing solicitations, and providing detailed reporting on progress and outcomes. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong communication skills, an understanding of fundraising best practices, and the ability to work collaboratively across departments to achieve fundraising success. This position provides an excellent opportunity for growth within the development field, offering hands-on experience in leadership gift fundraising.