Associate Director of Advancement

• Partner with the Director of Advancement in implementing the University's comprehensive advancement strategy and annual fundraising plan.
• Translate strategic priorities into actionable plans, ensuring advancement initiatives are executed effectively and on schedule.
• Monitor project timelines, fundraising initiatives, and departmental priorities, providing recommendations to improve efficiency and outcomes.
• Collaborate with University departments to support advancement initiatives and foster a culture of philanthropy.

• Manage a portfolio of annual and mid-level donors through identification, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and ongoing relationship management.
• Assist in the development and execution of annual giving campaigns, sponsorship initiatives, and other fundraising efforts.
• Support major gift cultivation by coordinating prospect strategies, preparing donor materials, and participating in donor meetings as appropriate.
• Build and maintain meaningful relationships with donors, alumni, churches, corporations, foundations, and community partners.
• Coordinate donor recognition, scholarship stewardship, and impact reporting activities that encourage long-term engagement and philanthropic support.

• Provide leadership for the University's constituent relationship management (CRM) system, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and effective use of donor data.
• Oversee gift processing workflows, donor records, reporting, prospect management, and fundraising analytics.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, and performance metrics to support departmental planning and decision-making.
• Assist in developing and maintaining departmental procedures that improve operational effectiveness and consistency.

• Lead the implementation of fundraising communications, stewardship messaging, donor appeals, impact reports, and other advancement publications.
• Collaborate with the Director of Advancement to develop campaign messaging and communication strategies.
• Partner with Marketing and Communications to ensure fundraising communications align with institutional branding and messaging standards.
• Manage production timelines and coordinate the successful execution of advancement campaigns across multiple communication channels.

• Lead the planning and execution of assigned advancement projects and initiatives, ensuring goals, timelines, and deliverables are achieved.
• Coordinate cross-functional efforts with internal departments and external partners to support fundraising and donor engagement activities.
• Work collaboratively with the Associate Director of Events & Auxiliary Services to ensure advancement events support fundraising, stewardship, and donor engagement objectives.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, enhance the donor experience, and strengthen advancement operations.

• Provide leadership and guidance to student workers, volunteers, and assigned staff in support of advancement initiatives.
• Serve as a collaborative thought partner to the Director of Advancement by contributing ideas, identifying opportunities, and recommending improvements to advancement strategies and operations.
• Represent the Office of Advancement with professionalism, integrity, and a commitment to the mission and values of The King's University.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the success of the University's advancement efforts.

• Model core organizational beliefs and values; communicate openly and effectively within and across departments. Establish and maintain professional communication and ensure that all interactions are supportive, courteous, and respectful (TKU Social Covenant).
• Utilize effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly both internally and publicly.
• Participate in professional development activities that are aligned with University, departmental and individual goals.
• Maintain accurate and complete records as required by governing entities (DOE, TRACS, ABHE, etc.); file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
• Comply with all policies, operating procedures, legal requirements, and verbal and written directives.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Spirit-Formed Leadership
  Demonstrates a growing, authentic Christian faith marked by integrity, humility, teachability, discernment, and trustworthiness. Leads self and others in a manner that reflects Christ’s character, embraces accountability, and pursues continual personal and spiritual growth.
• Courageous Collaboration
  Works effectively and respectfully with others across diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Communicates honestly, adapts to change, takes appropriate initiative, and contributes to unity through grace-filled relationships, thoughtful risk-taking, and a commitment to shared goals.
• Gracious Service
  Approaches work with humility, compassion, and excellence. Takes ownership of responsibilities, serves others with a Christ-like heart, manages time and resources responsibly, and consistently seeks to honor God through faithful stewardship and professional conduct.

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• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required.

• Relevant experience in event planning and management, volunteer management, hospitality and customer service.
• Relevant experience in finance and marketing. (preferred)
• At least three years of fund-raising experience with an educational institution or other non-profit organization. (preferred)

• Strong knowledge of non-profit sector.
• Knowledge of Salesforce and TaskRay.
• Knowledge of current laws governing charitable giving, as required.
• Customer service aptitude and ability to motivate staff.
• Ability for critical and logical thinking, good judgement, and problem solving.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Clear and concise communication skills, both orally and in writing.
• Strong computer skills.
• The ability to interpret data and analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.
• The ability to develop, interpret and apply policies, procedures, rules and regulations.

• Valid Driver’s License
• Criminal Background Verification

• Travel and irregular hours, including evenings and weekends, are required
• Maintain emotional control under stress with ability to work in high-intensity, fast-paced and flexible environment.
• Lift up to 25 lbs.

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