Assistant Director, DevelopmentUniversity of Dayton

The University of Dayton is a top-tier Catholic, Marianist research university with academic offerings from the undergraduate to the doctoral levels. Our mission is to educate the whole person and link learning and scholarship with leadership and service. University Advancement promotes a culture of philanthropy, volunteer engagement and lifelong relationships in support of the University’s mission. As we prepare for a new president in July 2027, we are growing our exceptional team of passionate, mission-driven Advancement professionals and are looking for an Assistant Director, Development to join our Regional Philanthropy Team. Apply today and be part of helping us build our next campaign!

The Assistant Director is responsible for the development and management of a

portfolio of major gift prospects, focusing on solicitations of outright gifts and 3 - 5 year

pledges for University of Dayton and its programs. The Assistant Director will qualify,

cultivate, and solicit University of Dayton alumni/ae, parents and friends capable of

making major gifts. Devise and implement cultivation and solicitation strategies

(including ask amounts) and meet activity and revenue goals by planning, managing,

and maintaining a regular travel schedule both locally and to assigned regional

territories. Execute cultivation methods including telephone, email, and personal visits

with prospective donors. Participate in events and programs in support of development

activities. Engage key volunteers and effectively utilize established events and other

activities to move solicitations forward. Conduct appropriate stewardship activities to

further enhance the relationship between assigned donors and UD. Initiate and maintain

contact to promote positive donor relations. Solicit major gifts to fund core university

priorities; working with donors directly and working with department colleagues, unit

fundraisers and volunteers. Effectively communicate progress of cultivation efforts and

results of visits with relevant staff and by documentation in contact reports, with

particular emphasis on major donor prospect identification. Identify and qualify

prospects each year for major gift capacity and interest. Act as liaison between the

Office of Development and various university departments and donors. This position

reports to the Director & Team Lead, Development.

The Assistant Director will work from an office at University of Dayton or out of a home

office, preferably in the West Region, due to the location of assigned prospects.