Director of Development

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Position Information

Working Title:

Director of Development

Department:
University Development

Position Number: tbd

Position Status:
Regular

Work Schedule:

8:15 AM-4:30 PM M-F; some weeknights and weekends vary depending on need. Some travel nights and weekends required.

Hours per Week: 37.5

Months per Year: 12

The Director of Development is responsible for securing philanthropic support aligned with the University’s strategic priorities. This role manages a portfolio of leadership-level prospects and donors and is accountable for cultivating relationships, soliciting and closing gifts, and stewarding donors to sustain long-term engagement.

• Cultivate, solicit, close, and steward major and leadership-level gifts in support of University priorities.
• Manage and advance a portfolio of prospects by preparing for and conducting donor meetings and developing tailored engagement and solicitation strategies.
• Maintain accurate and timely donor and prospect records in the University’s donor database (Raiser’s Edge NXT) and meet all reporting requirements.
• Partner with prospect research, alumni relations, annual giving, and fellow gift officers to identify and develop donor opportunities.
• Collaborate with donor relations to execute stewardship plans and ensure donors receive appropriate recognition and impact reporting.
• Work closely with Deans and academic and administrative leaders to identify fundraising priorities and facilitate their involvement in cultivation and solicitation efforts.
• Contribute to the success of the Office of Development by supporting strategic initiatives, special projects, and collaborative team efforts as assigned.

• Demonstrated experience in fundraising, development, advancement, sales, relationship management, or a related field.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain accurate records.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment and independently with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency with standard office technology and data management systems.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

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