Associate Director of Donor Relations
Reporting to the Director of Development for the School of Law (SOL), the Associate Director for Donor Relations is responsible for managing a variety of complex stewardship matters, directly contacting donors, and working with the SOL development officer on donor strategy and proposal development. The Associate Director actively maintains an important link between the University and its donors, serving as a primary point of contact for all distinguished guests, donors, and prospective donors throughout multiple interactions with SOL. In working with volunteers to the University and potential giving prospects, this position focuses on outreach and engagement that will impact future gifts to the SOL.
The Associate Director for Donor Relations actively manages pipeline development and donor cultivation for SOL. Through the review of database information including prospective donors, alumni, and others, the Associate Director initiates contact using a variety of methods in order to activate the cultivation process and eventually create a connection with SOL and UO development officers.
The Associate Director takes an active role in all aspects of the SOL development program, including overseeing the SOL's annual fundraising program in coordination with the central Annual Philanthropy team, planning and implementing the SOL’s stewardship program, supporting special events, and donor campus visits. Projects will often require coordination with the Dean and President’s Office. Additionally, this position develops processes and proactively engages with budget holders throughout SOL to strategize and consult on donor fund and scholarship spending plans.
Primary responsibilities include developing and implementing a comprehensive stewardship plan for the SOL and its alumni; stewarding and managing donors through personal visits, phone calls, correspondence, events, and university activities to support SOL fundraising objectives; managing a database of stewardship prospects; and independently creating written proposals and case statements for solicitations. This position will require occasional nights, weekends, and limited travel (mainly to Portland and areas within the state).
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or a combination of skills and experience
- Two years of experience in development or donor relations
- One year of experience working with volunteers
Professional Competencies
- Ability to work effectively with students, staff, and faculty from culturally diverse backgrounds and with multiple intersectional identities; and advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in the university community
- Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills and a strong sense of donor-driven customer service
- Ability to make a persuasive verbal and written case for supporting key programs and projects, effectively matching the interests of prospective donors to specific university needs
- Ability to work autonomously and within a team
- Proficiency in the use of the entire Microsoft Office software suite. High-level abilities with MS Word and Excel
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in higher education development or donor relations
- Event planning and budget management experience
- Experience and proficiency in managing a donor stewardship portfolio and implementing a stewardship plan within a complex organization
- Familiarity with development databases
Benefits: The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans and paid time off.
Salary: $48,000 - $58,000 per year
Application Review Begins May 22, 2024; position open until filled
To Apply
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All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background inquiry.
About Us:
The University of Oregon School of Law is a dynamic, ABA-accredited law school and Oregon’s only public law school. Degrees offered include Juris Doctor (JD), Master of Laws (LLM), Master of Conflict and Dispute Resolution (CRES), and a minor in undergraduate legal studies. Oregon Law’s mission is to provide a world-class education. We prepare students through excellent classroom teaching paired with a multitude of practical experience opportunities and robust professional development. Our faculty produce exceptional research and scholarship. We accomplish our mission in a positive, inclusive environment where we strive to provide everyone opportunities to grow, contribute, and develop. Our aim is to learn, teach, and practice the principles of equity and justice as critical foundations for our overall effort to achieve excellence as a top-ranked law school. Success in this work requires a diverse group of people in various faculty and staff roles working in one of our two locations, Eugene and Portland. The University of Oregon is located within the traditional homelands of the Southern Kalapuya. Consider joining our team.
