Kutztown University Foundation Looking for Associate Director of Leadership Giving Full Time

Join a dynamic team at the Kutztown University Foundation (KUF) as we celebrate the completion of our first comprehensive campaign, Together, We’re Golden, and begin to shape
our next campaign.

The right candidate will be a self-starter ready to roll up their sleeves to help lay the groundwork for our next
campaign. 

We offer competitive compensation and benefits, as well as the opportunity to make transformational changes for
tomorrow’s leaders. Learn more about the organization and team at www.kuf.org.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Actively manage a portfolio of major and
  planned giving prospects based on recent wealth screening data
• Work effectively with colleagues within the Foundation and
  throughout the University to plan and execute fundraising and engagement strategies to benefit Kutztown University students and the larger
  campus community
• Collaborate with the Senior Director of Leadership Giving, Foundation, and University leadership to develop,
  shape, and implement strategy to achieve overall fundraising and campaign goals, priorities, and objectives
• Conduct a minimum of
  12-15 personal visits each month with 60-75% time spent traveling and meeting with potential donors
• Coordinate the involvement of
  appropriate board, volunteer, faculty, and/or staff members in the planning of cultivation, solicitation, and/or stewardship strategies for
  donors, as appropriate
• Responsible for preparing proposals and presentations for prospects
• Actively engage in monthly
  prospect management meetings and complete all related documentation in a prompt and thorough manner, including entering all call reports
  into database with appropriate documentation
• Participate in Foundation and University events
• Other duties as assigned

Skills, Professional Background, and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• 3-5
  years’ experience in a comparable position, with preference for experience in higher-ed fundraising
• Strong organizational and
  project management skills with the established ability to navigate a fast-paced environment featuring multiple assignments and quickly
  changing priorities.
• Demonstrate the ability to meet deadlines and manage several projects simultaneously
• Possesses
  outstanding interpersonal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated creativity and strategic thinking, with the ability to take
  initiative
• Thorough knowledge of standard desktop software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. 
• Ability to learn to use Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT, Blackbaud Guided Fundraising, and preferred web-based online fundraising
  platforms 
• Engenders a collegial team environment
• A thorough understanding of the relationship between an
  institutionally-related foundation and its university is helpful
• Ability to relate comfortably to donors, alumni, parents and
  volunteers, as well as to faculty/staff members, administrators and other staff
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential
  information
• Occasional evenings and weekends required

This position will remain open until filled; however,
preference will be given to applications received by Friday, May 17.

Please submit cover letter, resume, and
salary requirements to:

Kutztown University Foundation

PO Box 151

Kutztown, PA 19530

[email protected]