Director, Philanthropy (Speed School of Engineering)
Core
Cultivating long-term relationships with high-net-worth donors to secure transformative gifts and strategic support for the J.B. Speed School of Engineering.
Role type
Senior IC major gift director (philanthropy)
Builds
Major gift portfolio for university-wide programs
Domain
Higher education advancement
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
high-net-worth prospect management, major gift solicitation, deferred giving expertise, CRM data management, proposal development, university leadership coordination, travel execution
Preferred skills
advanced degree, professional fundraising certification, capital project fundraising, planned giving, wealth management, CFR experience, complex major research university environment experience
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, and alumni to identify cultivation strategies; Interface regularly with deans, faculty, and University leaders to prepare for prospect meetings; Record moves management into the CRM database; Oversee the preparation of funding proposals, talking points, and gift agreements; Promote deferred giving vehicles; Advise key university leaders on opportunities for involvement with top prospects; Travel to meet with donors and execute strategic moves management.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC