Associate Director of Adv, Libraries

As a key fundraising partner, the Associate Director of Advancement for University Libraries advances philanthropic support for University Libraries priorities, strengthening programs that support research excellence, access to knowledge, digital scholarship, and special collections. Working closely with University Libraries leadership and the University Librarian, the Associate Director helps translate institutional priorities into compelling opportunities for donor engagement and investment. The role is a 70% gift officer position operating within a matrixed Advancement model.

Responsibilities

Advance philanthropic support for University Libraries priorities; Manage a portfolio of approximately 125 major gift prospects with emphasis on gifts of $100,000 and above; Cultivate, solicit, and steward donors; Develop comprehensive donor strategies aligned with University Libraries priorities and campaign goals; Build and maintain a donor pipeline; Serve as a primary liaison to assigned Libraries and departments; Support education and training of Libraries staff on philanthropy and engagement; Lead fundraising initiatives and engage volunteers and donors; Partner with annual giving colleagues to align annual fund and major gift strategies; Ensure accurate use of CRM systems (Ascend, Oasis); Prepare donor briefings and engagement materials; Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 3 years of fundraising experience required; Master's Degree preferred; Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Nice to have

Evidence of ability to work effectively with faculty/staff and distinguished major prospects; Excellent skills in written and oral communication; Strong collaborative skills; Sufficiently well-organized to deal effectively with donor stewardship issues and moves; Experience fundraising for an academic, library, cultural, or research institution