Assistant Director, Annual Leadership Giving

Job

Description:

The Brown University Division of Advancement seeks qualified applications for the position of Assistant Director, Annual Leadership Giving. The primary responsibility of the Assistant Director, Annual Leadership Giving, is to develop and implement philanthropic

education:

efforts to increase the number of Brown Annual Fund Leader gifts from graduate and undergraduate alumni 15+ years out. Brown Annual Fund Leaders' gifts are defined as donations at the $10,000 - $1,000,000+ level in cash or similar tender in a single fiscal year. The Assistant Director identifies, recruits, trains, and staffs a high-level Council of volunteers engaged in peer solicitations of Brown Annual Fund Leaders, the BAF Leadership Council (BAFLC).

This role collaborates with internal Prospect Managers (PMs) and Annual Giving colleagues on solicitations of prospects by members of this volunteer Council. The successful candidate flourishes in a collaborative environment committed to supporting current use giving to the Annual Fund through volunteer engagement, management, and fundraising.

Education:

and

Experience:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of

education:

and

experience:

required Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible

experience:

in development and fundraising or similar transferable

experience:

required. Minimum 3 years of direct volunteer management or development

experience:

required with progressive responsibility.

• Demonstrated success in solicitation of 5-figure+ gifts is highly preferred.

Some supervisory

experience:

preferred. Previous

experience:

working in a university setting preferred. Job Competencies Ability to travel and work evening/weekend hours as appropriate for donor visits and events.

• Demonstrated success in reunion and/or leadership giving, devising cultivation and solicitation strategies, and volunteer management.

Strong organizational, time management, and planning

skills:

with the ability to conceive, propose, execute, and evaluate short- and long-term plans that support the activities of the program and contribute to the overall goals of the Advancement Division. The ability to handle and prioritize multiple concurrent tasks is essential. Superior interpersonal

skills:

with proven ability to collaborate and build positive rapport with varied constituencies professionally; clarity, professionalism, and diplomacy in written and oral communication

skills:

; and comfort interacting with individuals of considerable social status and affluence. Proficiency with online and Windows software, such as or similar to Google Mail and calendaring, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and database software. Ability to apply good judgment and responsible decision-making; tact and discretion are required to deal with highly confidential parent, student, family, donor, and prospect information.

Must be a detail-oriented self-starter who is comfortable working independently as well as part of a close-knit team that values creativity, a sense of humor, energy, and positivity. Must demonstrate the core values of the Brown Development Office: integrity, excellence, collaboration, collegiality, intellectual curiosity, and a commitment to personal growth.

Background Check: All offers of employment are contingent upon a successful criminal background check and

education:

verification satisfactory to Brown. Additional Information: Please submit a resume and cover letter when applying for this position. To learn

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• Recruiting Start Date: 2025-11-19 Job Posting Title: Assistant Director, Annual Leadership Giving Department: Advancement Grade: Grade 11 Worker Type: Employee Worker Sub-Type: Regular Time Type: Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 37.5 Position Work Location: Hybrid Eligible Submission Guidelines: Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified.

Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Still Have Questions? If you have any questions you may contact employment@brown.edu. Brown is an E-Verify Employer. EEO Statement: Brown University provides equal

opportunity:

and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, in the administration of its policies, programs, and activities.

The University recognizes and rewards individuals on the basis of

qualifications:

and performance. The University maintains certain affirmative action programs in compliance with applicable law. Welcome! Founded in 1764, Brown is a leading institution for

education:

, discovery, and global intellectual progress as well as one of the largest employers in Rhode Island. Working at Brown brings more than just a paycheck and generous

benefits:

; it offers an

opportunity:

to contribute to a greater good. Join us in supporting the pursuit of knowledge and individual growth that defines higher

education:

and enriches our community. Additional Information: Information

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our salary ranges can be found here. Attachments: A resume is required as part of your job application. Please also include a cover letter and any other related documents as noted in the job

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