Director of Development - College of Osteopathic Medicine Pacific
Listed on 2026-03-03
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Non-Profit & Social Impact
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Management
Job Summary
The Director of Development (DoD) is dedicated to the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific and the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, Northwest. The DoD will report to the Assistant Vice President of Development (AVP) and collaborate with the AVP to ensure strategies are effectively implemented. The DoD creates and implements programs of engagement between the University/college(s) and external constituencies to encourage major gifts and principal gifts.
The DoD will ensure the success of multiple fundraising projects, develop annual goals, work with college deans to secure and sustain support from prospective donors, including alumni, friends, employees, corporations, business, and foundations. Maintains a portfolio of top prospective donors; develops a solicitation and stewardship plan for those in assigned portfolio.
Skills and Abilities
Advanced organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills, including skills in effective decision-making and problem identification/avoidance/resolution, and strong project management skills.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is preferred.
Experience:
4 years of fundraising experience including closing major gifts from individuals. Has a proven track record in setting and achieving ambitious goals. Excellent written, oral and presentation skills required.
Working hours will be 8am-5pm with some nights and weekend hours.
Posting InformationPosting Date: 06/14/2024
Closing Date:
Pending
Job Duties
- Develops and manages a portfolio to identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward prospects for gifts in the agreed upon range.
Ensures that predetermined fundraising goals are met. Writes proposals for solicitation of individual, corporate, and foundation prospects with a focus on developing an individual giving pipeline, sustaining and enhancing corporate philanthropy, and developing initiatives to support the colleges and continued student success. Develops detailed gift opportunities tailored to the interest of potential major donors, consistent with established needs and priorities of the University and the college(s).
As part of engagement efforts, initiate proactive contact and develop meaningful and effective development prospects for donors and prospective donors to showcase unique opportunities for support;
Track progress and results utilizing Raiser’s Edge and follow Western
U’s prospect management and stewardship guidelines. - Recruits, trains, and supports key volunteers to assist in advancement efforts.
Organizes and directs donor solicitation involving key volunteers and academic leaders and participates in major donor solicitations. Enlists the involvement of the College faculty, the Dean and other senior administrators in their contact with volunteers and prospective donors.
- Other duties as assigned.
Percentage of time 10%.
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