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Required Qualifications (as evidenced by an attached resume):
Bachelor's degree (foreign equivalent or higher). Three (3) years of full-time fundraising, sales and/or related experience in a higher education institution, a large non-profit, or complex healthcare system. Proven record of success in cultivating, soliciting, and raising funds from individual donors and/or institutions.Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated experience in fundraising campaigns. Proven success in closing leadership annual giving level gifts. Proficiency in contact management software, such as Raiser's Edge.Brief Description of Duties:
The Assistant Director of Development, School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (SoMAS) is responsible for building and managing a portfolio of major gift prospects. They will focus on cultivating and soliciting qualified alumni and friends to support Stony Brook University. The Assistant Director, SoMAS must meet annual metrics, adapt to changing priorities, and manage donor relationships effectively.

• Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising program in collaboration with Advancement leadership.
• Achieve specific goals for contacts, portfolio management, proposals, and funds raised.
• Coordinate efforts with the University Advancement team, participate in various tasks and functions, and communicate progress effectively.
• Manage a core group of annual funds and major gift prospects, from identification to solicitation, while stewarding existing donors.
• Engage faculty and volunteers in cultivation and solicitation activities, and attend relevant events to advance donor relationships.
• Assist in coordinating cultivation activities, donor recognition, and stewardship events to support fundraising goals.
• Utilize and maintain prospect tracking and contact reporting through Raiser's Edge.
• Prepare written proposals and support documentation for gift acceptance in compliance with SBU Foundation accounting procedures.
• Other duties or projects as assigned as appropriate to rank and departmental mission.

Special Notes:
This is a full-time appointment. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Minimum salary threshold must be met to maintain FLSA exemption.In addition to the employee's base salary, this position is eligible for $3,400 UUP annual location pay, paid biweekly.For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas.Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call the university Office of Equity and Access (OEA) at (631) 632-6280 or visit OEA.In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act a copy of our crime statistics can be viewed here.Visit our WHY WORK HERE page to learn about the total rewards we offer.The starting salary range (or hiring range) to be offered for this position is noted below, it represents SBU's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.