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Assistant Director of Development, Athletics Job no: 499643 Work type: Non-Classified/Professional Location: Boise, ID Categories: Athletics, Development, Mid-Level Job Summary/Basic Function: The Assistant Director of Development will focus on providing a first-class philanthropic experience for all donors by leveraging digital and in-person engagement to effectively build relationships based on what truly matters to each individual supporter. Department Overview: A nonprofit Idaho organization, the Boise State University Foundation was established in 1964 for the benefit of Boise State University. We work to build relationships and support for the university by developing and nurturing donor-centered relationships and stewarding gifts made in support of Boise State. The Foundation works closely with university leadership, the Boise State University Alumni Association, and the Bronco Athletic Association. Level Scope: Fully competent and productive professional contributor who applies acquired job skills, policies, and procedures to complete substantive assignments/projects/tasks of moderate scope and complexity. Works independently with general supervision; exercises judgment within defined guidelines and practices to determine appropriate action. May provide guidance and assistance to entry level professionals and/or support employees. Essential Functions: Actively engage with and build relationships with a portfolio of supporters and prospects. Manage a hand-selected portfolio of approximately 1,000 current and lapsed donors. Leverage technology such as social media platforms and video conferencing software tools to build rapport, steward and solicit donors in an alumni centric, targeted, high-velocity manner. Execute monthly and quarterly touchpoint cadences (averaging 50+ outbound touchpoints per day) across portfolio to ensure consistent and relevant donor communication. Meet and exceed clearly defined activity, donor and revenue retention, and reactivation goals. Be fluent in the “menu” of engagement and philanthropic opportunities across the university (regional alumni events, on campus events, mentorship and volunteer opportunities, crowdfunding campaigns, fundraising priorities) to inform conversations and solicitations. Embrace a “mile-wide and inch-deep” approach to serving as a proactive advisor on resources available to donors across the institution. Build relationships across the University campus to be in a position to connect donors with relevant individuals when applicable. Aid in outreach and follow up for events and activities on behalf of Alumni Relations and Development. Proactively monitor engagement to identify and launch initiatives that drive donations. 5% of the time the Assistant Director of Development: Perform other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Desire to pursue a career in higher education advancement. High degree of grit and resilience and desire to challenge the status quo. Unceasing “can do” attitude. Experience in higher education fundraising as a student or professional (preferred). Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills across mediums, especially via video conferencing. Strong collaboration and organizational skills, as well as the ability to prioritize effectively. Strong work ethic with a desire to become a leader in the development space. Able to handle confidential material responsibly and interact professionally with a wide spectrum of individuals. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree and 2 years of experience or equivalent. Salary and Benefits: Salary range is $55,057.60 to $61,006.40 annually and is commensurate with experience. Boise State University provides a best-in-class benefits package, including (but not limited to): 12 paid holidays and the University is closed between Christmas and New Year's (requires use of 3 vacation days). Between 12-24 annual paid vacation days for full-time Professional and Classified staff depending on position type and years of service. Equal Employment Opportunity Boise State University is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants for employment as provided for by federal, state, and local law. The university does not discriminate in employment opportunities or actions on the basis of any status or class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. The University endeavors to recruit, hire, train, and promote the most qualified employees in all job titles. All other personnel actions are administered without regard to protected class under federal, state, and local law. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 426-1616 or hr@boisestate.edu. Jeanne Clery Act Each year, Boise State University prepares an Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report as part of the University's commitment to safety and security on campus and in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Police and Crime Statistics Act. The report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on the main Boise State campus, all of Boise State's separate campuses, in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Boise State, and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from Boise State's campuses. Also included in the report are the University's institutional policies and procedures concerning campus security, including those related to sexual assault, campus alerts, drug and alcohol use, and others. You can obtain a copy of the report by accessing the following website or you can request a copy of the report by contacting the University's Department of Public Safety at 2245 University Drive, Boise, Idaho 83706; by calling 208-426-6911; or by sending an email to publicsafety@boisestate.edu. Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. #J-18808-Ljbffr Boise State University

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