Executive Director, Development Resources
Core
Senior leadership role responsible for identifying, building, and implementing new approaches to improve fundraising effectiveness, strengthen donor engagement, and increase organizational productivity using AI and automation.
Role type
Senior leadership IC (Development Innovation & Enablement)
Builds
Practical solutions, reusable workflows, tools, templates, and agents for fundraising teams
Domain
Higher education advancement / nonprofit fundraising
Required skills
Strategy setting, solution design, AI/automation implementation, team leadership, process improvement, project management, stakeholder collaboration
Preferred skills
CRM systems (Salesforce, Blackbaud), enterprise AI platforms (Copilot, ChatGPT), low-code/no-code development, Microsoft Power Platform, fundraising operations knowledge
Technologies
Artificial intelligence, automation, low-code/no-code platforms, Microsoft Power Platform, CRM systems
Responsibilities
Design and implement technology-enabled solutions for fundraising; Lead and develop a small team focused on innovation; Partner with fundraising leaders to improve prospect identification and donor engagement; Establish processes for moving pilots into regular practice; Ensure compliance with university technology and security policies
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities