Director of Development - COSAM
Core
Lead fundraising strategy and team management to secure major and principal gifts for the Auburn University College of Sciences and Mathematics.
Role type
Senior development director (philanthropy)
Builds
Philanthropic support for undergraduate majors, graduate programs, and research initiatives
Domain
Higher education / Science and Mathematics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
strategic fundraising, team leadership, donor cultivation, partnership development, budget oversight, solicitation strategy
Preferred skills
experience in higher education advancement, managing high-performing teams, aligning donor passions with institutional priorities
Technologies
CRM systems, data analytics tools for donor management
Responsibilities
Lead and develop a high-performing development team; drive fundraising strategy and results for major gifts; strengthen partnerships with academic leaders and volunteer groups; oversee operations and strategic planning including budget management
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight