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Assistant Director of Development

Keck Graduate Institute

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April 18, 2025

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Claremont, California

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Assistant Director of Development

Job Posting Title:
Assistant Director of Development

Job Description:

Overview:

Reporting to the Vice President of Advancement, the Assistant Director of Development will play a key role in KGI's fundraising efforts, managing a portfolio of donors and prospects, developing engagement strategies, and securing gifts to support institutional priorities.

The Assistant Director of Development comprehensively understands fundraising, sales, business operations, nonprofit management, or related KGI departments such as admissions, outreach, alumni relations, or annual giving.

They should also be familiar with advancement best practices, relationship and change management, and supporting ambitious fundraising goals.

Education and Experience:
A Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of (3) years or greater of progressively responsible experience in fundraising, sales, banking, business operations, nonprofit management, or related fields within higher education, non-profits, or other sectors is required. Experience in higher education or a non-profit setting is preferred.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Individuals must possess knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the essential function of the position, or be able to explain or demonstrate how the essential functions may be performed, with or without, reasonable accommodations, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

Donor Cultivation, Solicitation & Relationship Management (45%)

Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors, focusing on securing gifts of $10,000 or more.
Manage a portfolio of prospective donors and develop tailored engagement strategies.
Organize and execute donor outreach, including in-person visits, virtual meetings, and event participation.
Partner with faculty, leadership, and volunteers to build relationships with potential supporters and prepare KGI leadership for effective fundraising activities participation.

Fundraising Strategy, Campaigns & Writing (25%)

Collaborate with the Vice President of Advancement and KGI leadership to identify fundraising needs and develop annual, programmatic, capital, and endowment fundraising strategies.
Collaborate with KGI colleagues to develop various fundraising campaigns and initiatives.
Assist in related fundraising and writing assignments as necessary, including major gift proposals, stewardship reporting, and other fundraising communications.

Data Management, Reporting & Administrative Tasks (20%)

Utilize data analysis to inform prospect strategy and engagement.
Maintain accurate records of donor interactions in the official university CRM database, Blackbaud's Raisers Edge.
Design, execute, and maintain records for all Development functions, including targeted research, writing/editing, tracking deadlines, stewardship reporting, and documenting activities and outstanding proposals in the official database in a timely manner.
Other duties and tasks as assigned by the Vice President of Advancement.

Event Planning & Special Initiatives (10%)

Plan and execute donor cultivation and stewardship events or recognition.
Lead the planning and execution of KGI's Giving Day, engaging trustees and other donors in providing match or challenge gifts.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Individuals must possess knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the essential function of the position, or be able to explain or demonstrate how the essential functions may be performed, with or without, reasonable accommodations, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

Knowledge of donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship best practices.
Knowledge of fundraising best practices, databases, CRM databases (Blackbaud's Raisers Edge preferred), and prospect research.
Ability to demonstrate confidentiality and professional discretion regarding financial and personal information about donors, volunteers, faculty, and staff.
Outstanding writing skills, attentiveness to detail, and excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.
Demonstrated ability to interact successfully with internal and external constituencies (KGI leadership, peers, donors, vendors, etc.) as well as individuals with varying abilities, backgrounds, interests, and beliefs.
Ability to work comfortably, respectfully, and competently with people of diverse backgrounds.
Strong sense of project ownership and accountability.
Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, think strategically, and work with people, ideas, and numbers.
Positive attitude, flexibility, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, high-project-volume environment.
Ability to work both independently and as a member of the Advancement team.
Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, and other software (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
Ability to handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
Flexibility and willingness to travel independently and work extended workdays and periodic weekends as needed to meet institutional goals.
Ability to lift 20 pounds and participate in light set-up for recruitment and on-campus events.

Hours, Classification, and Status:

This is a regular, full-time, benefits-eligible, exempt position.

The regular hours of this position are Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm. Hours may vary due to the needs of the College or department.

Salary range: $75,000 - $82,000 annualized. The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training.

Physical and Mental Requirements

Ability to maintain good concentration level while dealing with interruptions; attention to details with emphasis on accuracy; capable of giving, receiving, and analyzing information, formulating work plans, and articulating goals and action plans. Sitting in a normal seated position for extended periods of time. Standing for extended periods of time. Reaching and extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction. Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than the whole hand(s), or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard. Communication skills using the spoken word. Ability to see within normal parameters. Ability to hear within normal parameters. Ability to bend and stoop, for example, to file. Ability to move about. Ability to lift and carry short distances up to 20 lbs., for example to lift or move office supplies, and participate in setting up for recruitment or on campus-events.

To Apply:

A confidential review of applications, nominations, and expressions of interest will begin immediately and will continue until an appointment is made. To be ensured full consideration, please upload a letter of interest, resume, and three professional references (a manager, a direct report, if applicable, and a coworker).

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy:

Keck Graduate Institute is an equal opportunity employer. It does not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal law. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all terms and conditions of employment.

Keck Graduate Institute (KGI) is a participating employer in E-Verify. We use E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees as required by federal law. For more information about E-Verify, please visit www.e-verify.gov.

To apply, visit https://theclaremontcolleges.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/KGI_Careers/job/555-Arrow-Building---LC73000/Assistant-Director-of-Development_REQ-7212

Internal Number: 6153840

About Keck Graduate Institute

The Claremont Colleges, a consortium of five undergraduate liberal arts colleges, two graduate institutions, and Claremont University Consortium, which provides shared institutional support services, is reminiscent of the Oxford-Cambridge model. The undergraduate colleges include Pomona College, Scripps College, Claremont McKenna College, Harvey Mudd College, and Pitzer College. The two graduate institutions include Claremont Graduate University and Keck Graduate Institute.

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