Assistant / Associate Director of Development- Fine Arts

Job Description

Job Description

Wichita State University Foundation and Alumni Engagement (WSUFAE) is looking to hire a talented, dynamic, dedicated, and self-motivated individual as the Assistant / Associate Director of Development with our fundraising team. As the Assistant / Associate Director of Development for Fine Arts, you will play a pivotal role in identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding prospective leadership (mid-level) and major gift donors. This position will focus on volunteer management, fund development coordination, and maintaining a portfolio of prospective donors. Your efforts will directly support the mission and vision of Wichita State University, helping to shape the future of education and innovation.

With a team of more than 50 dedicated individuals working to support fundraising and donor and alumni relationships, the WSUFAE is proud to champion the continued growth of Wichita State University. With nearly $400 million in managed assets and thousands of alumni spread around the world, it is an exciting time to be a part of advancing Shocker Nation.

The job duties for this position include :

• 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 .

Collaborate with the Data Sciences team to identify, qualify, and prioritize potential leadership (mid-level) and major gift donors.

Collaborate with development team members, board members, and volunteers to leverage relationships and increase support for the organization.

Attend donor and volunteer meetings, events, and functions to represent the organization and strengthen donor relationships.

Develop and manage an annual budget for fundraising activities and professional development.

Job Requirements

Skills

Physical Requirements

Preferred Requirements and Skills

WSUFAE offers outstanding benefits including medical / dental / vision (100% premium paid for employee / 50% for dependents), term life insurance, tuition reimbursement, 8.5% company matching on retirement accounts after one year, and more.

WSUFAE believes in the power of education. Since 1965, we have worked to connect the students, faculty, and staff of Wichita State University with the resources they need to transform their communities. Our dedicated staff includes members of the development, annual fund, finance, support, and student teams. We have accomplished big goals in the last few years and don't plan to slow down anytime soon.

With a mission built on our core values of integrity, collaboration, excellence, and service, we strive to be an inclusive and equitable work environment. Managers are expected to model this behavior by clearly setting expectations and directly addressing non-inclusive behavior. In our pursuit to build and maintain a high-performing team, it is every individual’s responsibility to contribute to our culture of belonging.

Advancing the mission and vision of Wichita State University takes a strong team, and it is our core values that unite and empower us to reach our goals together. Collectively, we are passionate about education and opening doors to new opportunities by working together to “elevate, celebrate and advance Wichita State University through engagement and philanthropy.”

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, the Wichita State Foundation and Alumni Engagement will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with a disability in completing the application form or in the interview process. Please notify the Human Resources Office at (316) 978-3815 or email katie.link@wichita.edu in advance so necessary arrangements can be made.

To Apply :

Please fill out an application, submit your resume and a cover letter explaining your interests in, and qualifications for, the position.

WSUFAE is an EOE employer

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