Executive Director Graduate School of Education and Counseling

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PRIMARY PURPOSE The Executive Director of the Graduate School of Education and Counseling Advancement within the Office of Advancement reports jointly to the Dean of the Graduate School of Education and Counseling and the Associate Vice President for Foundation Relations and Strategic Philanthropy. This role is primarily responsible for developing and implementing fundraising strategies that advance the Graduate School’s academic priorities, student scholarships, clinical training initiatives, and community partnerships.

The Executive Director manages a portfolio of major and principal gift prospects, cultivates relationships with donors and foundations, secures philanthropic commitments, and collaborates with academic leadership, faculty, and Advancement colleagues to align institutional priorities with funding opportunities. The ideal candidate will bring demonstrated success in major gift fundraising, strategic relationship management, and translating complex academic and community-based programs into compelling philanthropic opportunities.

To be successful in this position, the individual must excel at building collaborative relationships, developing and executing fundraising strategies, communicating institutional priorities, and securing philanthropic support that advances the Graduate School’s mission and long-term sustainability.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES Strategic Fundraising and Academic Collaboration Partner with the Dean of the Graduate School of Education and Counseling (GSEC) to identify and advance fundraising priorities supporting academic programs, student scholarships, clinical training, and community partnerships.

Translate academic priorities, faculty research, and strategic initiatives into compelling philanthropic opportunities.

Advise the Dean, department chairs, program directors, and clinical faculty on fundraising strategies and donor engagement opportunities.

Collaborate with College leadership, faculty, board members, advisory councils, and community partners to develop and execute major and principal gift strategies.

Align fundraising initiatives with the Graduate School’s strategic goals and long-term financial sustainability.

Major Gift Fundraising and Portfolio Management Manage a portfolio of up to 100 major and principal gift prospects with giving capacities of $50,000 to more than $1 million.

Develop and execute individualized cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies to secure philanthropic commitments.

Identify, research, and qualify prospective donors in collaboration with Advancement colleagues.

Conduct regular donor visits locally, regionally, and nationally to strengthen relationships and advance fundraising opportunities.

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