Director of Development

The Division of Institutional Advancement is accepting applications for three Director of Development.

• As part of "Moves Management System," prepare and implement strategic plans for approximately 120-150 targeted prospects to cultivate and solicit them for major gifts to fund University priorities.

• Meet annual goals for new prospects identified, contacts ("moves"), number of asks, number of closures, and dollars raised.

• Document all development activities for accountability and assessment.

• Focus on securing support for assigned university area or, if central, for a set of campus-wide priorities that include the five academic colleges, administrative units, and or centers including, support for endowed chairs, scholarships, unrestricted support, facility renovations, and campus improvements.

• Prepare, submit, and manage grant proposals to foundation and corporation sources within the divisional guidelines.

• Maintain stewardship contacts with donors; adhere to the highest ethical standards; demonstrate empathetic disposition, and perseverance; reflect optimistic and positive attitude, and convey sensitivity to needs of the donors.

• Offer prospect strategy counsel to others who are managing prospects (i.e., colleges, schools, departments, etc.).

• Be a resource for development/advancement staff, from identifying potential volunteer connections to knowing about meeting and event spaces in key locations.

• Work collaboratively with deans, faculty, development colleagues and internal and external constituents.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the AVP for development.

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

• Three to five years of fundraising experience is preferred.

• Experience in higher education fundraising desirable.

• Ability to travel extensively (approximately 60-70 percent of time), and possess a valid driver’s license.

• Ability to work effectively with top level prospects and have a high degree of professionalism and personal motivation.

• Be knowledgeable of gift planning techniques to advise donors and prospects on available giving options, techniques, and their tax implications.

• Ability to develop strategic plans, set goals, and be able to accomplish them as part of an organizational strategic plan.

• Have effective communication skills (writing and speaking) to make individual and group presentations to prospective donors.