Director of Development Job South Orange area,New Jersey USA,Non-Profit & Social Impact

Director of Development

Job No: 497492

Full Time/Part Time:
Full-time

Location:

South Orange

Categories:
Administrator

The Director of Development is responsible for creating a climate conducive for giving by developing and securing gifts (outright and pledged) of $25,000+ for assigned schools and colleges, specialprograms and projects, new initiatives, and campaigns. This includes identifying prospects to determine their potential asdonors through strategic cultivation and well-tried solicitation sin the tri-state area and other related regions as assigned.

Closing and stewarding gifts for assigned prospects is also critical to the role. The Director of Development may also serve as University Advancement/Development staff liaison to assigned volunteer groups, providing to them with high-quality fundraising counsel, guidance, and assistance.

Duties and Responsibilities

Qualify, cultivate, solicit and close major gifts for assigned schools and prospects in the tri-state area. 60 % of time

Qualify, cultivate, solicit, close and steward major gifts for prospects residing in other regions. 20 % of time

Providing fundraising counsel and assistance to University councils and groups, as assigned. 10 % of time

Participate in Major Gift Team, Department, Division,Advancement Team(s), college(s) and University meetings, events and activities, as required/appropriate. 10 % of time

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree plus at least 3-5 years of experience in advancement or a related field, preferably in higher education. Must be passionate about building relationships with donors, alumni, parents, and friends. The successful applicant will have a track record that demonstrates solid fundraising results and demonstrated success in soliciting and closing major gifts, working closely with a dean or senior leader of an organization, as well as experience working with groups comprising prominent corporate and community volunteers and alumni.

Valid driver's license and access to a reliable auto for travel related to position accountabilities. The position requires traveland presence as needed for donor meetings and other events, whichmay occur outside of standard business hours. Examples include, butare not limited to, presence at basketball games and other

University events as appropriate.

Licenses and Certificates

The position requires a valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle.

Salary Range

$92,000 - $126,500

Exempt/Nonexempt

Exempt

Physical Demands

General Office Environment

Benefits Information

Full Time Benefits

Life today is complex. That's why Seton Hall University offers a comprehensive package of benefits and programs to help you simplify and enrich your life.

These benefits are important elements of your total university compensation package. Benefits include but are not limited to bundled medical, prescription, and vision insurance, dental insurance, and life insurance, and retirement plan. More information is available at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Seton Hall University is located in South Orange, New Jersey,14 miles from New York City. It is the oldest Catholic diocesan institution of higher education in the United States and is home toabout 6,300 undergraduate and 3,700 graduate students. A vibrant and culturally inclusive community, Seton Hall pursues academic excellence and ethical development in a collaborative environment and prepares its students to be servant leaders in theirprofessional and community lives.

Seton Hall University is an equal opportunity employer. It honors diverse perspectives and welcomes employees from all faith traditions. In turn, its employees respect

Catholic beliefs and values, engage in servant leadership, and support the University's mission as a Catholic institution ofhigher education.

Advertised

31 August 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

Final date to receive applications

Eastern Daylight Time