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Job ID: 263447

Assistant Director Development
Tufts University


Date Posted Oct. 6, 2025
Title Assistant Director Development
University Tufts University
Medford, MA, United States
Department
Application Deadline Open until filled
Position Start Date Available immediately
 
 
  • Associate/Assistant Director
  • Development/Institutional Advancement
 
 

Overview

Under general supervision, plans and implements a coordinated program of fundraising activities.  Qualifies, cultivates and solicits prospects, individual leadership and annual gifts. Collaborates with other advancement units to manage small events, cultivate and steward prospects. Accountable for meeting fundraising goals and managing a portfolio of approximately 108 prospects.


What You'll Do

Under general supervision, plans and implements a coordinated program of fundraising activities.  Qualifies, cultivates and solicits prospects, individual leadership and annual gifts. Collaborates with other advancement units to manage small events, cultivate and steward prospects. Accountable for meeting fundraising goals and managing a portfolio of approximately 108 prospects.

 

Essential Functions:

  • Under general supervision, plans and implements a coordinated program of small fundraising activities of moderate scope typically with portfolio of approximately 108 prospects.
  • Establishes goals and strategies with manager.
  • Uses relationship building skills to qualify, cultivate and solicit prospects including alumni, parents and friends of the school/university.
  • Develops, manages and builds upon existing relationships with constituents for portfolio.
  • Works with prospect development to identify, analyze and qualify prospects.
  • Collaborates with annual fund officers on annual giving activities and initiatives.
  • Identifies and facilitates stewardship opportunities for donors.
  • Partners with alumni relations and events staff to manage special events and other activities as they relate to fundraising objectives.
  • Participates in and may lead small projects and initiatives as assigned.
  • Completes detailed documentation and contact reports for management.


What We're Looking For

Basic Qualifications:

  • Knowledge & Skills as Typically Acquired Through Bachelor's Degree and 3 to 5 years of Related Experience
  • Knowledge and experience in philanthropy
  • Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Please include a cover letter with your application.


Pay Range

Minimum $72,500.00, Midpoint $90,700.00, Maximum $108,900.00
Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity; generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range.


 
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