Regional Development Manager Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Job Description:

The Regional Development Associate will provide advanced direct administrative support to three or more frontline major gift fundraisers and support regional engagement efforts. This position will handle most administrative duties, including but not limited to meeting/travel arrangements, gift/pledge recording accuracy, high-level correspondence and briefings, proposal pipeline maintenance, filing and phone coverage, research, event support, and technical and logistical support for the fundraisers. This role is also responsible for most information technology tasks and functions supporting the fundraisers. The Regional Development Associate position will also work cooperatively with other development associates and fundraising staff within Brown's Division of Advancement.

The considering associate must be located in the Providence, RI area.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a related field such as fundraising, administrative support, nonprofits, sales, customer service, volunteer management, and/or marketing.

Job Competencies

• Excellent written and oral communication skills. Excellent attention to detail and excellent organizational skills, interpersonal skills, and project and time management skills.

• Expertise in Microsoft and Google platforms, especially Google Calendar and email, Google Docs, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Proficient with audio/visual and presentation platforms (Zoom, Microsoft Teams or WebEx, PowerPoint, etc.)

• Excellent attention to detail and excellent organizational skills, interpersonal skills, and project and time management skills.

• Proven ability to analyze data, research information, problem-solve, and coordinate projects.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced, multi-faceted work environment with emphasis on accuracy and deadline adherence. Ability to effectively and efficiently multitask and prioritize workload.

• Possesses a willingness and ability to support a diverse and inclusive campus community

• Highly motivated, proactive individual who can think independently and analytically and may seek to build a career in Advancement.

• Ability to apply tact and maintain confidentiality. Customer-focused, customer service orientation

• Must be detail-oriented and can handle and complete multiple projects concurrently

• Ability to handle sensitive information and maintain confidentiality

• Highly collaborative and strong interpersonal skills in building relationships with external and internal constituents.

• Initiative and ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a member of a team.

• Must have a degree of computer proficiency and Information Management Skills

• Must be able to work occasional nights and weekends.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of BSR Advance and Blackbaud, or a similar CRM.

• Experience using AI-powered tools to support proposal writing, build presentations, and administrative workflows.

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.

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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.

Brown University is a registered employer in the following states: Rhode Island, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Washington, D.C. All remote work must be performed in a state in which Brown is registered to do business.

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