The Catholic University of America

Reporting to the Assistant Dean for Advancement at the Columbus School of Law, the Sr. Associate Director of Advancement manages a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors. The position focuses on identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding individuals capable of making significant philanthropic commitments in support of the Law School. As a member of the Law School Advancement team within the Division of University Advancement, the Sr. Associate Director works collaboratively to achieve fundraising goals and contributes to annual giving, stewardship, and campaign-related initiatives as assigned.

The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is: $75,000-90,000.

Manage a portfolio of approximately 125 major gift prospects, defined as individuals with the capacity to make commitments of $25,000 or more.
Develop and implement cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for prospects and donors, with an expectation of at least 120 unique in-person donor visits annually.
Collaborate with the Assistant Dean to develop an annual work plan that includes a personal fundraising goal, new prospect identification, solicitations, and visit targets aligned with Division standards.
Partner with academic leaders and faculty to engage prospective donors and support the development of lasting philanthropic relationships.
Prepare proposals, solicitation letters and other fundraising materials for prospects and donors.
Support planning and execution of donor engagement and stewardship events for the Law School.
Contribute to the broader goals of University Advancement through cross-functional collaboration and participation in University-wide initiatives, including campaigns.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• At least four (4) years of professional experience in fundraising, sales, or related relationship-management fields.
• Preference for experience in major gift fundraising with demonstrated success in personal solicitations of $50,000 or more.
• Proven ability to cultivate, solicit, and steward prospects and donors.
• Strong relationship-building, communication, and writing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, take initiative, and work both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Ability and willingness to travel and work occasional evenings and weekends.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Familiarity with The Raiser’s Edge or similar donor management systems strongly preferred.
• Excellent proofreading and editing skills.
• Possession of current and valid U.S. driver’s license appropriate to the type of university vehicle and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Driving Record (MVR) as stipulated in the Vehicle Guidelines and Procedures Manual administered through the office of Environmental Health and Safety.
• Annual clearance of MVR check through the Office of Environmental Health and Safety.