Director of development

The Division of Institutional Advancement is accepting applications for three Director of Development.

Examples of Duties

• As a part of "Moves Management System," prepare and implement strategic plans for approximately 120-150 targeted prospects to cultivate and solicit them for major gifts to fund University priorities.
• Meet annual goals for new prospects identified, contacts ("moves"), number of asks, number of closures, and dollars raised.
• Document all development activities for accountability and assessment.
• Focus on securing support for assigned university area or if central, for a set of campus-wide priorities that include the five academic colleges, administrative units, and or centers including, support for endowed chairs, scholarships, unrestricted support, facility renovations, and campus improvements.
• Prepare, submit, and manage grant proposals to foundation and corporation sources within the divisional guidelines.
• Maintain stewardship contacts with donors; adhere to the highest ethical standards; demonstrate empathetic disposition, and perseverance; reflect optimistic and positive attitude, and convey sensitivity to needs of the donors.
• Offer prospect strategy counsel to others who are managing prospects (i.e., colleges, schools, departments, etc.).
• Be a resource for development/advancement staff, from identifying potential volunteer connections to knowing about meeting and event spaces in key locations.
• Work collaboratively with deans, faculty, development colleagues and internal and external constituents.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the AVP for development.

Typical Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Three to five years of fundraising experience is preferred.
• Experience in higher education fundraising desirable.
• Ability to travel extensively (approximately 60-70 percent of time), and possess a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work effectively with top level prospects and have a high degree of professionalism and personal motivation.
• Be knowledgeable of gift planning techniques to advise donors and prospects on available giving options, techniques, and their tax implications.
• Ability to develop strategic plans, set goals, and be able to accomplish them as part of an organizational strategic plan.
• Have effective communication skills (writing and speaking) to make individual and group presentations to prospective donors.