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Position Number: 003801

Department: Development (Adm)

Employment Type: Permanent - Full-time

Months Per Year: 12

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Director of Development ( DOD ) works in collaboration with the Dean of a College/Unit and maintains a personal portfolio of 125 – 150 individuals capable of making commitments of $35K+. The DOD employs a strategic moves management program to ensure movement along with development donor continuum pipeline.

The DOD responsibilities include:

+ Lead fundraising efforts for a College/Unit and various University-wide initiatives, to identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward philanthropic gifts of $35,000+.

+ Complete 140+ strategic donor and prospect meetings annually.

+ Collaborate with the Dean of a College/Unit to maximize their effectiveness in fundraising for approved initiatives.

+ Develop innovative stewardship strategies to thank and recognize major donors.

+ Provide leadership and mentorship to junior members of the Major Gifts team.

+ Consistently meet individual metrics and fundraising goals.

+ Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in the advancement database, tracking donor interactions, gifts, and engagement activities.

+ Promote the University’s priorities and image to constituents.

+ Maintain a current body of knowledge about the University’s development and campus-wide priorities.

+ Collaborate with other teams within University Advancement, particularly Gift Planning, Annual Giving, Prospect Strategy & Research, Donor Relations, Alumni Affairs, and University Communications.

+ Ensure compliance with fundraising policies, goals, and procedures.

Other Responsibilities:

+ Perform other duties as required or assigned.

+ Attend a variety of events throughout the year.

+ Regular local travel and some regional/out-of-state travel are required for this position.

Minimum Experience / Education:

+ Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of professional experience related to fundraising, nonprofit management, higher education, sales, marketing, development, business administration, project management, or relationship management.

Preferred Education Skills and Experience:

+ Graduate degree and/or CFRE preferred.

+ Proven track record of securing five and six figure philanthropic gifts.

+ Proven track record of working with volunteers.

+ Familiarity securing major and planned gifts.

+ Team-oriented, self-starter who can proactively work and manage complex tasks.

+ Proficiency in using fundraising databases and software.

+ Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

+ Passion for the mission of the University and the ability to articulate its impact effectively.