Associate Director, Development Priorities

Princeton University is a vibrant community of scholarship and learning that stands in the nation's service and in the service of all nations. Chartered in 1746, and known as the College of New Jersey until 1896, it was British North America's fourth college.Position Summary: Reporting to the director in the Office of Development Priorities, the associate director is responsible for the coordination and management of fundraising activities pertaining to specific academic priorities at the University's Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs (WWS). In this capacity, the associate director has primary responsibility for the development and implementation of the fundraising plan and stewardship for those projects, and serves as the development office liaison to faculty members, administrators and other sponsors of those projects. In addition, the associate director manages and coordinates communication with the WWS Advisory Council, Dean's Council and other groups of volunteers that are created by the Dean of the WWS to support and advise the school. Develops and implements effective fundraising strategies to secure gifts for the endowment and term needs of specific academic priorities. As priorities manager, the associate director is the Development staff "expert" on the projects and orchestrates the fundraising initiatives for those priorities. In this capacity, the associate director coordinates the creation of project descriptions and marketing materials; identifies potential donors; and organizes a coordinated effort by fundraising staff members, project sponsors and campus and alumni volunteers to secure gifts. Assists fundraising staff members in their solicitation and stewardship of gifts for specific academic priorities by: - Understanding fully the purpose and financial needs of the fundraising priority and effectively articulating them to fundraising staff members; - Serving as a point person for all day-to-day questions about the project; - Acting as the liaison between fundraising staff members and the faculty project sponsor; and Coordinating and motivating fundraising staff members and campus volunteers (including University officers, administrators and faculty) in order to most effectively engage potential donors. - Creating strategies to use current WWS events and newly conceived events to enhance the engagement of prospective donors to the WWS. Manages effectively the WWS Advisory Council, Dean's Council and other WWS volunteer groups by: - Overseeing the WWS' communications with these groups, including drafting letters from the Dean to the group members. - Overseeing and managing the groups' meetings including, drafting agendas, compiling materials for the members' review and orchestrating post-meeting communications and follow-up. Collaborates effectively with faculty and administrative staff members at the WWS whose activities involve donor and alumni relations including the school's offices of external affairs, communications and event planning. Communicates effectively and works collaboratively with University faculty members, administrators and other offices engaged in fundraising and alumni relations at Princeton, including Annual Giving, Corporate and Foundation Relations, Gift Planning, Leadership Gifts, Principal Gifts, Development Communications and Development Events. Collects, maintains and updates information about the progress for each assigned fundraising priority (including the number of solicitations made and the amount of money raised.) The associate director uses technology effectively to research, organize and present data. S/he prepares briefings and other fundraising progress reports for the faculty project sponsor, Development Office supervisors and University administrators. Handles other assignments as directed.Job Function: Administrative or ProfessionalGrade: ADM 070Standard Hours: 36.25Eligible for Overtime: NoJob Requirements
Essential Qualifications: Demonstrated understanding of the principles of fundraising and ability to participate meaningfully in determining strategy for donors, including a strong working knowledge of the principles and practices of major gift fundraising. Proven ability to develop and implement strategic plans. Ability to provide strategic and critical thinking to the planning of events that are aimed at maximizing the engagement of prospective donors. Five years of related experience; familiarity with complex university fundraising. Self-motivation, entrepreneurial spirit, persuasiveness, and the ability to motivate people in support of specific causes, with high personal standards representative of Princeton University's commitment to excellence. Sound judgment and persuasiveness necessary to establish a balance between Princeton's fundraising priorities and the interests of donors, faculty and other campus partners. Strong interpersonal skills and a proven ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships at a variety of levels both within the development office and with campus partners. An engaging, dynamic and confident communication style, including excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills and the ability to make a case for a Princeton fundraising priority with clarity and cogency. The analytical acumen necessary to interpret financial information and manage data. Computing proficiency, including word processing, and the ability to use technology to gather, interpret, organize and present data. Demonstrated ability to handle multiple assignments and changing priorities as circumstances may dictate. Knowledge of and commitment to the values and mission of Princeton and the goals and guiding principles of the development office.Education Required: Bachelor's Degree
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