Director of Development, Intermediate or Senior Development Director

Overview

Director of Development, Intermediate or Senior Development Director at Northern Arizona University (NAU).

NAU Advancement | Foundation engages students, alumni, parents, friends, and the broader NAU community to connect, invest, and inspire current and future Lumberjacks.

Northern Arizona University seeks two experienced, dynamic Directors of Development to pursue philanthropic support from individuals, foundations, and corporations for the Steve Sanghi College of Engineering (SCE). The Steve Sanghi College of Engineering is designed for students who want an active role in where tomorrow takes us. The world demands more experts in technological fields, and the SCE is at the helm of addressing the need.

SCE provides high-return on investment opportunities for students to apply what they learn in the classroom. The Sanghi College is building the future in alignment with NAU s Elevating Excellence strategic priorities (NAU 2025 - Elevating Excellence). This position is posted for a Director of Development, Intermediate or Senior Director of Development position(s). The Director of Development Intermediate and Senior positions are responsible for overall leadership and management of the college s development efforts.

The position(s) plan and direct comprehensive strategies for the qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of gift prospects for the SCE. Major gift development (defined at NAU as $50,000 or more) is the primary focus of the position(s). Additional responsibilities include working with staff in Alumni Engagement, Planned Giving, Donor Relations, Annual Giving, Communications, and Corporate and Foundation Relations to meet NAU engagement and fundraising goals and metrics.

One of the positions will lead the college s extensive corporate fundraising program and strategic partnership development. Both Director of Development positions will also interact with volunteer and advisory boards both at the department/unit level as well as at the college level. One of the positions will lead SCE volunteer and advisory boards, including:
Mechanical Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Construction Management, the School of Informatics, Computing, and Cyber Systems, and Dean s Advisory Council. The Director of Development position(s) will collaborate and partner with colleagues and peers across campus while building strong alumni and donor relationships. Significant personal interaction with alumni, friends, prospects, parents, donors, and corporate partners is required. The university is currently in the public phase of its comprehensive campaign.

The Senior Development Director will also participate in and help influence the college s strategic planning efforts. This Senior Director of Development position will report to the SCE Dean with a dotted reporting line to the Associate Vice President of College Fundraising. The Director of Development, Intermediate position will report to the Senior Director of Development.

Intermediate:

• 70% - Fundraising
• Prioritize, engage, and manage a major gifts prospects, including corporate partners capable of philanthropically supporting SCE priorities.
• Annually solicit and close major gifts of $50,000 or more in support of SCE and campaign priorities.
• Responsible for the overall leadership, strategy, and management of SCE s significant development program efforts, including the coordination of the cultivation-solicitation-stewardship cycle.
• Depending on position, work with OR lead and facilitate all aspects of the SCE volunteer advisory board including, relationship building, goal setting, assessments, strategic planning, fundraising, and overall support of SCE student success and program initiatives.
• Work with SCE leadership to support top priorities, and coach internal partners on fundraising strategies, and ensure all parties understand plans and timetables.
• Facilitate interaction with prospects for the SCE dean, faculty, staff, and other natural partners.
• Participate fully in the university s comprehensive fundraising program, including its prospect…