ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS
Updated: Aug 3, 2024 - The Assistant Director of Development excels in fostering career and experiential learning advancements, leveraging NACE internship standards and Department of Labor regulations. With a talent for nurturing diverse student communities through innovative program development, this role stands at the forefront of educational enhancement. Expertise in grant writing, donor management, and proficiency in digital tools like Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, and Raisers Edge underscores a commitment to excellence and comprehensive support for educational initiatives.
Summary of Assistant Director Of Development Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume
1. BA in Communications with 3 years of Experience
- Administrative experience and at least one year of direct sales or fundraising.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet established deadlines.
- Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations with an emphasis on extra benefits.
- Individual must not be in default on any federal student or parent loan.
- Administrative experience in fundraising or development environment and proficiency with university-used software.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail.
- Project coordination and management experience.
- Strong organizational and planning skills.
- Fluent in Spanish or American Sign Language
- Knowledge of strategies and technologies that allow business to be conducted via the web
- Practices that describe results in measurable ways to assist in making business decisions
- Use of office support, desktop tools (Word, e-mail, PowerPoint, Excel)
2. BA in Public Relations with 2 years of Experience
- Demonstrate a proficient and growing level of knowledge and understanding regarding best practices in career, internship, and experiential learning development
- Demonstrated knowledge of NACE internship guidelines, Department of Labor regulations, and internship professional standards/best practices
- Demonstrated success in the development and implementation of programs and services to support and nurture a diverse student body
- Effective written and oral communication skills, and advanced computer skills.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, student databases and the ability to create detailed reports, documents, presentations.
- Work independently and as an effective member of a team.
- Knowledge of best practices and ability to create dynamic learning opportunities for students
- Strong relationships with faculty, staff, and students
- Experience in the personal solicitation of gifts of $1,000 or more and in managing a portfolio of donors/prospects
- Grant writing experience is a necessity.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Proficient in Excel, Adobe Creative Suite is desirable, Canva, Zoom, and other virtual meeting platforms
- Proficiency in fundraising databases, preferably Raisers Edge
3. BA in Sociology with 4 years of Experience
- Proficient in the following types of software is helpful such as Google Workspace (formerly G Suite), Raiser’s Edge, Greater Giving, Canva and Constant Contact
- Must be able to lift 40 pounds to waist level
- Passion for and understanding of Catholic education and ability to actively participate in a faith-based environment
- Possess project management skills including excellent verbal and written communication, superb organization
- Ability to prioritize, multi-task, lead, direct, and solve problems effectively
- Detail-oriented, result/goal-oriented, self-motivated, proactive, articulate, resourceful and creative
- Ability to foresee and plan for potential scenarios that could impact the integrity of each event
- Works well under pressure while addressing potential problems that may arise
- Works well as a part of a team in a close office environment
- Ability to prioritize, organize and perform multiple work assignments simultaneously
- Knowledge of project planning and development.
- Plan, organize, and monitor projects
4. BA in English with 2 years of Experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to speak before large groups.
- Ability to interact with stakeholders from a wide range of professional and cultural backgrounds.
- Ability to use good judgment, and diplomacy, maintain confidentiality and represent the University with tact and diplomacy at all times.
- Possess initiative and the ability to collaborate effectively as part of a team.
- Excellent relationship-building skills, organizational skills and ability to handle multiple projects.
- Must have strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, as well as attention to detail.
- Desire to continuously improve professional competency through participation in professional development opportunities.
- Knowledge of Salesforce Ascend, Microsoft Outlook and Office Suite.
- Experience in fund development, including solicitation of gifts and/or related work experience
- Capability to receive direction, work independently and, yet, function well in a team environment
- Ability to perform assigned responsibilities with minimal to moderate supervision
- Generate productive relationships with internal and external partners
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
5. BA in Nonprofit Management with 3 years of Experience
- Able to work under pressure and multi-task.
- Be adaptable and flexible and meticulous, eye for detail.
- Possess a good level of communication and interpersonal skills.
- Keen on process improvement and efficiency.
- Possesses a service mindset and Good computer knowledge.
- Independent worker and a team player. Able to work collaboratively with others.
- Able to generate, populate and interpret data and report with in-house application systems.
- Thrive on face-to-face prospect and donor interactions
- Highly organized self-starter and strong organizational skills.
- Execute assignments on a timely basis and within budget