Director, Philanthropy (College of Arts & Sciences)
Core
Cultivating long-term relationships with high-net-worth donors to secure transformative gifts and support strategic university priorities for the College of Arts & Sciences.
Role type
Senior IC major gift fundraiser (Director level)
Builds
Major gift campaigns and donor engagement strategies for university-wide programs
Domain
Higher education advancement / philanthropy
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
high-net-worth prospect management, major gift solicitation, deferred giving expertise, CRM data management, proposal writing, stakeholder alignment, strategic planning, negotiation, travel execution
Preferred skills
advanced degree, professional fundraising certification, capital project fundraising, planned giving, wealth management, CFR experience, complex university environment navigation
Technologies
CRM database
Responsibilities
Manage a portfolio of high-potential individual prospects capable of making 5-7 figure gifts; Solicit and secure major gifts to reach a minimum annual goal of $2M; Work closely with Prospect Management and Development, faculty, alumni, and volunteers to identify and create cultivation strategies; Interface regularly with deans, faculty, program directors, and other University leaders to prepare for prospect meetings; Record moves management into the CRM database; Oversee the preparation of funding proposals, talking points, scripts, assessments, gift agreements, and stewardship reports; Promote deferred giving and have expertise in deferred vehicles; Advise key university leaders on opportunities for their involvement with specific fundraising events; Provide assistance to university leaders in solicitations and interactions with donor prospects; Travel to meet with donors/prospects and execute strategic moves management.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities