Director - Development - 991391

About the role

Nova Southeastern University (NSU) was founded in 1964 and is a not-for-profit, independent university known for academic excellence and innovation. NSU offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package including tuition waiver, retirement plan, excellent medical and dental plans, and much more. NSU is committed to the health and welfare of its students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors, maintaining a tobacco-free environment.

Responsibilities

• Leads the planning and implementation of a strategic development plan in collaboration with management.
• Prepares annually a Strategic Fundraising Plan that establishes the goals and development initiatives to be accomplished.
• Takes the lead in developing the case for support for University major giving priorities; effectively communicates the overall University case for support; and, articulates the impact of philanthropic gifts at all levels.
• Manages and advances a portfolio of approximately 150 prospects each year.
• Conducts an average of 150 meaningful, face-to-face prospect visits per year.
• Maintains current, accurate Prospect Management reports, including: Strategic action reports, Prospect pipeline, Prospect status, Prospect list.
• Follows policies and provides assistance in order to adequately manage the database and all records, files, and gift processing, including donor stewardship and gift acknowledgments.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience and understanding of development strategies and alumni relations, particularly major gift development.
• Ability to independently organize and schedule appointments to assure that targets for the number of personal visits and/or personal contacts are met each month.
• Ability to communicate effectively as evidenced by clarity and conciseness of oral and written presentations.
• Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with others.
• Computer experience including Internet research, MS Word, Excel, and Power Point, Windows and relational database experience.
• Familiarity with Banner software a plus.
• Ability to travel locally, regionally, and in assigned geographic territory as well as to other off-site locations as requested.
• Comfort level working in a team-oriented environment; ability to work with teams of volunteers and staff.
• Must be disciplined, detailed and result-oriented.
• Must be highly organized and able to effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible fundraising experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years successful experience in major gifts, planned giving, or senior level development work with preference for background in higher education philanthropy.
• Master's degree; CFRE preferred.

Skills

• Strategic planning and implementation skills.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Database management and record-keeping skills.
• Prospecting and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to travel and work in various settings.

Benefits

NSU offers a comprehensive benefits package including tuition waiver, retirement plan, excellent medical and dental plans, and much more.

Pay

The hiring range for this position is not specified.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is not specified.