Associated Director of Development

Summary of Job
An excellent opportunity for an experienced professional to assume the role of Assistant / Associate Director of Development. The Assistant/Associate Director of Development builds and manages relationships with current and potential major donors (individuals and institutions) in order to increase philanthropic income for the University. He/She plans and executes effective fundraising strategies to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward major donors and volunteer groups. Success will be measured in terms of the number and quality of new prospects engaged; the effectiveness of cultivation and stewardship activities; the number, quality and results of solicitations; and the achievement of ambitious fundraising targets. Collaboration with colleagues, faculty and senior leadership is essential.

Main Responsibilities Include:

• Pro-actively manage and advance a portfolio of current and prospective major gifts prospects and donors (approximately 125�150 individuals and institutions).
• Carry out prospect identification calls, face-to-face visits, and solicitations, locally, regionally or internationally.
• Secure philanthropic support and meet ambitious and progressive fundraising targets in support of university priorities.
• Collaborate with colleagues and work with university leadership (e.g. rector, deans, faculty) to ensure coordinated and effective solicitation of major gift prospects.
• Ensure donor acknowledgement, stewardship and reporting requirements are fulfilled in accordance with best practices.
• As appropriate, recruit volunteers and manage volunteer participation in fundraising activities in order to advance philanthropic giving.
• Participate in prospect strategy discussions and planning with colleagues and with other university leadership as necessary.
• Work closely and maintain strong professional relationships with deans, faculty and staff and other university constituencies, and build solid understanding of university and academic strengths, needs, and priorities.
• Work with deans, faculty, senior administration, staff writers and others, as necessary, on the development of fundraising proposals.
• Draft correspondence to prospects/donors for university leadership when necessary.
• Maintain contact and prospect status reports, trip reports and fulfill all other professional reporting requirements of the Office of Advancement.

Qualifications & Profile:

• University degree from an accredited university. A Master�s level degree may be considered an advantage.
• At least 1�3 years of relevant work experience in major gift fundraising, preferably in higher education, not-for-profit institution, NGO, and the like, with a proven track record of success in generating philanthropic income.
• In lieu of direct fundraising experience, 3 years of experience in a field with strong public-facing transferable skills (e.g. marketing, sales, public relations, NGO administration, social work) with a measurable track record of success in achieving demanding objectives.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• A tactful character; with cultural sensitivity.
• Knowledge of the local Cypriot social, cultural, and business landscape will be considered an advantage.
• High-level judgment, problem-solving, and critical thinking.
• Goal-oriented, self-directed, innovative, and entrepreneurial. Ability to prioritize and work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Fluent in English (writing and verbal). Fluency in Greek may be considered an advantage.
• Willingness and ability to travel and work outside standard office hours as required.

Benefits:
An attractive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate according to qualifications and experience, and will include Private Health Insurance, as well as 21 days of annual leave