Director, Philanthropy (College of Business)
Core
Cultivating long-term relationships with high-net-worth donors to secure transformative gifts and strategic support for university priorities.
Role type
Senior fundraising director (philanthropy)
Builds
Major gift campaigns and donor engagement strategies for university-wide programs
Domain
Higher education advancement
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
major gift solicitation, prospect management, deferred giving expertise, relationship cultivation, strategic planning, CRM management, proposal development, negotiation
Preferred skills
capital project fundraising, planned giving, wealth management, complex university environment experience, team leadership
Technologies
CRM databases
Responsibilities
Manage a portfolio of high-potential prospects capable of making 5-7 figure gifts; Solicit and secure major gifts to reach a minimum annual goal of $2M; Convene campus partners to develop coordinated strategies for high-net-worth prospects; Interface with university leaders to prepare for prospect meetings; Record moves management into the CRM database; Oversee preparation of funding proposals and gift agreements; Travel to meet with donors and execute strategic moves management.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities