Director of Development

Purpose of Position

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.

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 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.

Minimum education:

Bachelor’s Degree.

Preferred education:

Bachelor’s Degree.

Minimum experience:

5 years.