Avdelningschef till Development Office
Core
Lead and develop the Development Office to strategically secure donations and gifts for research and education at Lund University.
Role type
Senior Director of Development / Head of Development Office
Builds
Long-term donor relationships and funding portfolios for university research and education
Domain
Higher Education / Philanthropy
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Strategic leadership, donor relations management, fundraising strategy, team management, budget management, project initiation and delivery, stakeholder engagement, networking, communication
Preferred skills
Experience with major gifts, experience in academia or knowledge-intensive sectors, experience working with senior decision-makers and foundations
Responsibilities
Lead, develop, and follow up on department work including staff, work environment, and budget; Set goals, prioritize, and make decisions in dialogue with staff and section head; Develop work methods and portfolio to strengthen new donor acquisition and long-term stewardship; Build and develop relationships with potential and existing donors; Ensure high quality and professionalism throughout the donor journey; Create collaboration with researchers, faculties, university leadership, and other parts of the university; Represent Lund University regionally, nationally, and internationally when relevant; Initiate and drive strategic development initiatives from idea to implementation and follow-up.