Development Associate

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Lehigh University seeks a dynamic Development Associate to join our award-winning Development and Alumni Relations team, supporting our mission to advance knowledge, foster innovation, and create positive change in our world.As a Development Associate, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting Major Gift Officers through the strategic identification, qualification, cultivation, and solicitation of prospects across assigned regions and constituent groups.
You'll be instrumental in building relationships that fuel groundbreaking research, enhance student experiences, and strengthen our vibrant alumni community.Position Number: S78470This position is a Grade: 8 - 40 with an approximate salary range of $43,940 - $52,740 and is subject to change based on experience, skills and qualifications.Key Responsibilities:Provide support for the identification, cultivation and solicitation of donors for university fundraising prioritiesThe Development Associate plays a key role in creating a meaningful experience for both major gift donors as well as those considering their first significant gift to Lehigh.Assist in the cultivation of prospects by sharing appropriate and targeted Lehigh related new articles, Brown and White articles, opportunities for engagement, etc.Pipeline Management -Support college portfolio and pipeline with gift officers and front line gift officers, including periodic portfolio reviews, recording contacts, editing gift pipeline, etcVisit scheduling and preparation - Assist gift officer(s) in scheduling prospect visits.
Includes developing prospect lists using a variety of sources, including ARGOS, statistical analysis, AlumniFinder, Linkedin, regional and industry publications.Work with coordinators, DAR Communications and gift officers to create a standard discovery packet and project packets (ie., college-specific, parents, athletics, etc.) to be updated periodicallyQualifications:Bachelor's Degree or the equivalent combination of education and experienceThree to five years of related work experienceValid Driver's License preferredDatabase management and basic programmingAdvanced spreadsheet functions and formulasExcellent written communication skillsProject management experienceHighly organizedJoin a prestigious institution where innovation meets tradition.
Our comprehensive benefits package includes competitive compensation, health and wellness programs, retirement planning, professional development opportunities, and tuition benefits.
You'll enjoy a beautiful campus setting with easy access to major metropolitan areas.
Lehigh University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate.
We are committed to a culturally and intellectually diverse community and we seek qualified candidates to contribute to the university's mission.Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing an accommodation for any part of the interview or hiring process may contact Lehigh's Accommodations Specialist .
The duties of this position may allow the employee to work partially remote as deemed appropriate by their supervisorSuccessful completion of standard background checks including but not limited to: social security verification, education verification, national criminal background checks, motor vehicle checks, PATCH, FBI fingerprinting, Child Abuse Clearance and credit history based upon the requirements of the position.Only complete applications will be considered therefore please complete the application in its entirety.
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