Director of Development, Major Gifts, Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Core
Develop and execute cultivation and solicitation strategies to secure seven- and eight-figure major gifts from an assigned portfolio of alumni and parent prospect households in the West Coast region.
Role type
Senior IC major gifts director (university fundraising)
Builds
Major gift campaigns and donor relationships for the Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Domain
Higher education fundraising
Required skills
University fundraising strategy, prospect portfolio management, high-level gift solicitation, academic leadership engagement, travel management, database management, mentorship
Preferred skills
Closing six- and seven-figure gifts, complex academic institution knowledge, strategic prospect planning, multi-school coordination
Technologies
Prospect management databases, Windows-based PCs
Responsibilities
Manage a targeted portfolio of households to meet fundraising goals; Acquire deep understanding of prospects' philanthropic interests and capacity; Develop and execute multi-step prospect strategies leveraging academic leadership; Foster relationships between donors and academic leaders; Travel frequently with senior leaders to secure anchor visits; Coordinate strategies for prospects with multi-school affiliations; Mentor other fundraisers and contribute to strategy reviews; Maintain accurate prospect records in alumni databases
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities