Director of Development Major Gifts

Position: Director of Development for Major Gifts
Location: Northern

* Build and carry an active portfolio of 40 to 80 prospective donors.
* Engage in qualification, strategy development, relationship building and closing of major gift(s) at $100,000+ for the Jackson School of Geosciences.
* Proactively engage, cultivate, and solicit Jackson School of Geosciences parents.
* Within 18 months of start date, consistently produce $2,000,000+ per year.
* Participate in goal setting, proposal preparation, strategy development, and stewardship as required for donors in the portfolio.
* Successfully and consistently deliver funding proposals to prospective and current donors.
* Effectively work with, communicate with, and collaborate with faculty, academic leaders, and other development staff to develop campus-wide funding opportunities and reach campaign goals.
* Maintain appropriate electronic documentation on a timely basis, including engagement activities, proposal tracking, contact reports, donor strategies, and forecasting in VIP.
* Record timely reports, letters, proposals, or gift agreements following a donor contact.
* Work collaboratively, proactively, and in a professional, service-oriented manner with all University development officers to further the development goals of the University.
* Additional duties as assigned.
* Bachelor's Degree.
* Demonstrated ability to execute successful full-cycle donor strategy.
* High degree of emotional intelligence.
* Demonstrated ability to show tenacity and be nimble.
* Ability to drive results in a complex, highly matrixed organization.
* Highly effective communication skills (written, verbal, interpersonal).
* Ability to think strategically and creatively and work well under pressure.
* Project management skills. Capable of working independently, while also engaging in collaboration between teams.
* Ability and willingness to travel frequently to visit prospects and donors.
* Ability to use discretion and maintain integrity and professionalism.
* Advanced degree or CFRE certification.
* Five + years of major or planned giving experience in higher education or non-profit fundraising.
* Experience raising funds for the sciences in higher education.
* Proven track record of adhering to and exceeding specific metrics.
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