Director of National Development - Case School of Engineering

Director of National Development - Case School of Engineering

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Case Western Reserve University is committed to providing a transparent estimate of the salary range for this position. The salary range is between $71,041 and $89,867, depending on qualifications, experience, department budgets, and industry data.
Employees receive more than just a paycheck. University employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare, retirement plans, tuition assistance, paid time off, and a winter recess.

The director of national development has primary responsibility for the strategic solicitation of individual gifts for the Case School of Engineering. This position identifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards 125 prospects, including alumni, non‑alumni, local and national corporations, and foundations for gifts of $100,000 to $250,000. The role requires approximately 80% of their time to be spent on direct face‑to‑face cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors and participating in planning and implementing school initiatives.

• Plan strategies for the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of gifts for a portfolio of 125 major‑gift prospects with a giving potential of $100,000 to $250,000; develop and implement strategic cultivation and solicitation strategies to raise private support and meet personal fundraising goals. Develop and implement major gift prospect cultivation activities regionally and nationally in coordination with development and alumni relations colleagues.
  
  (65%)
• Serve as development staff contact for chairs and other senior faculty; work with departments in the planning and implementation of departmental fundraising. Develop strategies to build strong relationships with corporate and foundation partners, which may include the dean, associate dean and other senior staff of the school, president, provost and senior vice president of development and university relations. (10%)
• Serve as a member of the development staff and assist with the development and implementation of program strategies and overall departmental development plans to fulfill the mission of the school and the university. (10%)
• Identify, qualify, recruit, train and manage alumni volunteers as appropriate, who will actively participate in soliciting gifts of all levels. Partner with volunteers to engage and cultivate individuals who have capacity to make gifts of $100,000 to $250,000 to the school. (10%)

• Provide assistance with other funding priorities as determined by the executive director of development and external relations. (4%)
• Perform other duties as assigned by the executive director of development and external relations. (1%)

Department:
Frequent contact with dean, associate/assistant deans, department chairs, directors, faculty, students and staff as required.
University:
Contact with the president's office, vice presidents, deans, trustees, alumni, directors of administrative departments, faculty and staff as required.
External:
Daily contact with donors, alumni, foundation representatives, community organizers/advocates, corporate executives and federal, state and local government officials. Contact with visitors, academic boards and organizations as required.
Students:
Contact with undergraduate, graduate and professional students as required.

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Experience:

7 or more years of professional experience required. Experience in higher education, including the areas of development, alumni relations, public relations, marketing or related fields preferred.

Education:

Bachelor's degree required; prefer Master's degree.

• High degree of energy, creativity, organization and interpersonal skills as well as excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
• Must be able to work both independently and collaboratively with colleagues.
• Computer proficiency (including Microsoft Office) and the ability to learn new programs.
• Demonstrated history of successful support,…