Directors of Development, University Advancement
Core
High-level development professional managing a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors to secure private philanthropic support for university college priorities.
Role type
Senior IC development director (fundraising)
Builds
Comprehensive fundraising plans and major gift solicitations for College of Business and College of Education
Domain
Higher education fundraising
Required skills
Major gift solicitation, donor cultivation and stewardship, fundraising plan development, relationship building with academic leadership and community partners, portfolio management, strategic fundraising program design
Preferred skills
Mentorship of other development staff, multi-disciplinary fundraising strategy implementation
Technologies
Fundraising databases, contact reports, proposal preparation tools
Responsibilities
Guide cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major gift prospects; develop and execute comprehensive fundraising plans; build relationships with donors, alumni, faculty, and community partners; mentor Associate Directors of Development