Assistant Director, Development Cover Letter

In response to your job posting for assistant director, development, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for strategic leadership for the team and oversee execution of strategic objectives related to the research mission and vision.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Passion for improving the lives of low-income individuals and cultivating talented team members
• Experience serving and supporting diverse student populations
• Experience administering/interpreting career assessments (e.g., SII, MBTI, StrengthsQuest)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, exceptional critical listening and thinking skills
• A commitment to quality, client/colleague-oriented service
• Knowledge of USD policies and procedures
• Experience in higher education or similar complex organization
• Lead projects from conception to execution to completion within aggressive timelines

I am excited to be applying for the position of assistant director, development. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for leadership and guidance of the development department to achieve annual fundraising goals through effective planning, communications and implementation.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Good judgment, confidentiality and discretion in communicating with colleagues and constituents
• Knowledge of career development theories and job market trends
• Familiarity with online career management systems
• Demonstrated counseling and advising skills, ideally within a higher education setting
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills, ideally experience presenting to large groups and adults
• Experience with Department of Defense Leadership initiative preferred
• Knowledge of leadership development best practices and principles
• Knowledge of training theory including needs assessment, instructional design and training methodologies

Please consider me for the assistant director, development opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for strategy, guidance, and direction in support of the mission, vision, values, and goals of DU Advancement and the University of Denver.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Experience with coaching undergraduate students in individual and group settings
• Experience working with online career management platforms (e.g., Handshake, Symplicity) Background and experience collecting and evaluating appropriate quantitative and qualitative data for program improvement
• Experience in the Consulting and/or Health Sciences industries or working with consulting or health sciences focused students preferred
• Familiarity with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
• Experience with academic evaluation reports, transcripts, and other student records
• Demonstrated experience as an effective advocate for students
• Proficiency with Blackboard and the use of various social media job platforms such as LinkedIn
• A proven track record in sales or fundraising is preferred

Please consider me for the assistant director, development opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for development evaluation estimates on various projects, including the ability to execute vision, goals and direction of a team/teams.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• A passion for classical music is preferred
• Familiarity with the education of musicians at the university level is also preferred but not critical
• Demonstrated skill in working independently and as part of a team to develop and achieve fundraising goals
• Demonstrated experience in conceptualizing, designing, managing and implementing dynamic, complex, multidisciplinary fundraising projects, with emphasis on major gifts/revenue generation
• Previous experience in intercollegiate athletics
• Proficiency in a variety of software products with strong computer skills and familiarity with spreadsheet and database systems preferred (e.g., Microsoft Word/Excel/Office/Access/ PowerPoint, Advance, Paciolan)
• Work experience that demonstrates an understanding of deferred gifts and estate planning issues
• Demonstrated track record of building donor/client relationships, working collaboratively and strategically, possessing a strong knowledge of principles, ethics and practices of successful fundraising/revenue generation

I would like to submit my application for the assistant director, development opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for leadership to and execute marketing strategies, programs, and communications to further the mission of the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) and Office of Communications and Public Affairs (OCPA).

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Thorough knowledge of business English, spelling and grammar
• Knowledge and practice of effective customer service skills, both on the telephone and in person
• Broad knowledge of College environment, departments, procedures and policies
• Proficiency with PC and related software, web page software and maintenance
• Oral and writing skills sufficient to initiate routine correspondence and to maintain and update files, logs and reports
• Knowledge of adult learning theory as it relates to career management and related tools such as MBTI, DISC, and StrengthsFinder
• Proficiency in career-related technologies
• Experience using Symplicity