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Associate Development Specialist, Major Gifts

PageUp Desc Code ADV - Associate Development Specialist, Major Gifts

Function ADV - Advancement

Subfunction Fundraising

Discipline Major Gifts

Career Track D - Development

Career Track Level Individual Contributor - Level 1

BROAD SALARY RANGE CODE 02

RANGE $49734 - $89522

MARKET REFERENCE RANGE CODE 02B

RANGE $58023 - $81233

Classification Information

Major Gifts

Major Gifts identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major 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 100 prospects and gift solicitations of $100,000 to $5,000,000.

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 Major Gifts supports the university’s fundraising efforts by assisting in the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major gifts from high-profile prospects and donors. This entry-level position is responsible for managing a portfolio of approximately 100 prospects, with gift solicitations ranging from $100,000 to $5,000,000. The Associate Development Specialist collaborates with academic units, regional campuses, and other complex markets to design and implement strategic fundraising plans that align with the university’s goals. They will help in organizing events, communicating with donors, and tracking progress toward major gift objectives. In this role, the Associate Development Specialist will gain valuable hands-on experience in major gift fundraising, working closely with senior development staff to execute key initiatives. This includes assisting with donor outreach, stewardship activities, and supporting the broader development team in achieving its fundraising goals. Ideal for individuals looking to start their career in development, this role provides a unique opportunity to develop skills in donor relations, strategic planning, and high-level fundraising, all while contributing to the success of the university’s philanthropic efforts.