Assistant /Associate Director of Development- Fine Arts

• Volunteer Management
  • Responsible for volunteer management and fund development coordination of multiple pooled donor support groups while liaising with volunteer boards and the WSU College of Fine Arts and its schools.
  • Work with the marketing and communications team to prepare and deliver compelling proposals and written appeals to prospective donors.
  • Coordinate with the Donor Engagement team on donor recognition and events to enhance donor satisfaction and loyalty. Ensure timely and effective stewardship of leadership and major donors through personalized communication, updates, and recognition.

• Fundraising
  • Collaborate with the Data Sciences team to identify, qualify, and prioritize potential leadership (mid-level) and major gift donors.
  • Develop and maintain a pipeline of prospective donors through research, networking, and outreach.
  • Collaborate with the Senior Director of Development – Fine Arts, and other senior leadership to create and execute strategies for donor identification.
  • Build and maintain meaningful relationships with leadership (mid-level) and major gift prospects through personalized outreach, meetings, and events.
  • Develop tailored cultivation and solicitation strategies for each donor based on their interests and capacity to give.
  • Lead or assist in the coordination of leadership (mid-level) and major gift solicitation efforts, ensuring that appropriate steps are taken in the donor journey.
  • Ensure timely and effective stewardship of leadership (mid-level) and major donors through personalized communication, updates, and recognition.
  • Develop and execute stewardship plans for leadership (mid-level) and major gift donors, ensuring that they are informed and engaged with the organization’s impact and progress.

• Collaboration and Reporting
  • Collaborate with development team members, board members, and volunteers to leverage relationships and increase support for the organization.
  • Coordinate with the College of Fine Arts schools, Donor Engagement team, and Development team on the Creative Scholars & Supporters Program (connects donors with student scholarship recipients involved in WSU College of Fine Arts events).
  • Track and report on fundraising progress, donor activity, and campaign outcomes into the database as well as with the development team and others as needed.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in the donor database system.
  • Be a liaison between assigned college(s)/departments and WSUFAE by coordinating prospect identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship with the college dean.
  • Develop annual fundraising goals and objectives in conjunction with college dean.  

• Event and Outreach
  • Attend donor and volunteer meetings, events, and functions to represent the organization and strengthen donor relationships.
  • Regularly host donors at College of Fine Arts and support group events for cultivation and stewardship purposes.
  • Represent WSUFAE by attending appropriate WSUFAE and WSU events and functions. 

• Administrative Duties
  • Develop and manage an annual budget for fundraising activities and professional development.
  • Maintain accurate and confidential files via computer and paper as necessary.
  • Perform any other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution required
• Must be willing to travel with frequent weekend and evening work

• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and insurance

• Project professional image at all times
• Commitment to the WSUFAE core values of Integrity, Service, Excellence and Collaboration

• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Highly competent in facilitating volunteer/donor group management
• Excellent is liaising and building collaboration and trust with multiple stakeholders; identifies multiple avenues of engagement for individuals and volunteers
• Highly motivated and ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team
• Maintain confidentiality of information, records, and materials

• Frequent and sudden movements from sitting, standing, bending, reaching, and walking
• Frequent standing or sitting for prolonged periods
• Frequent exposure to large crowds, loud noises, and/or bright and/or flashing lights
• Occasional travel for conferences and donor or alumni engagement opportunities
• Frequent lifting up to 30 pounds
• Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds when traveling
• Occasional exposure to outdoors and hot and inclement weather

• Experience in fundraising within a higher education setting.
• One year of experience in fundraising or related field and/or volunteer management
• Knowledge of Wichita State University and a commitment to higher education

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