Senior Director of Development - Major Giving - College of Arts and Sciences

Overview

The Senior Director of Development, Major Giving serves as the lead major gifts officer for assigned colleges or units at Ohio University, working within University Advancement to build and manage a robust portfolio of prospective major donors. This role is responsible for identifying, cultivating, and soliciting individual, corporate, and foundation prospects; developing strategic development plans; coordinating donor stewardship efforts; and collaborating with internal teams such as Gift Planning, Annual Giving, and Corporate and Foundation Relations.

The Senior Director also manages development travel, organizes key events, and fosters alumni engagement to advance unit-specific and university-wide philanthropic goals.

• Act as a strategic advisor and liaison between academic/unit leadership and potential supporters, aligning development priorities with university and unit strategic plans.
• Coordinate proposal development and cultivation activities, and oversee relationships with faculty, staff, and external relations personnel.
• Lead and manage donor stewardship efforts and collaborate with internal teams to advance fundraising objectives.
• Manage development travel, organize key events, and foster alumni engagement to support unit-specific and university-wide philanthropic goals.