Executive Director, Leadership Giving
Core
Provides strategic guidance to fundraising units, establishes strategic direction for the University's fundraising efforts, and oversees major and special gifts processes.
Role type
Executive Director, Development
Builds
University funding through major and special gifts
Domain
Higher Education / Development
Required skills
Strategic Leadership, Operational Transformation, Change Leadership, Financial Stewardship, Stakeholder Engagement, Innovation, Communication
Preferred skills
Strategic Leadership, Operational Transformation, Change Leadership, Financial Stewardship, Stakeholder Engagement, Innovation, Communication
Technologies
Database administration, fundraising systems
Responsibilities
Creates and maintains relationships with key volunteers; Leads efforts to identify and cultivate new donors; Assists in developing fundraising policies; Represents the University in donor negotiations; Analyzes trends in advancement services; Ensures compliance with gift acceptance rules and internal controls.
Seniority
Executive, strategic leadership