Director of Development for Strategic Priorities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead major gift strategy to advance high impact university priorities
• Manage a focused portfolio of 60-80 major gift prospects with clear goals and movement
• Identify, cultivate, and solicit donors capable of making transformational philanthropic investments
• Develop compelling proposals and cases for support aligned with institutional needs
• Conduct strategic donor travel regionally and nationally to engage high capacity prospects
• Parenter with College Deans and academic leaders to surface funding opportunities and shape donor strategies
• Collaborate with Development colleagues to coordinate outreach, share insights, and support enterprise-wide fundraising goals
• Engage campus units, including administrative areas and Athletics, to align philanthropic opportunities with donor interests
• Plan and execute solicitations for major gifts, including strategy, preparation, and follow through
• Steward major donors with meaningful communication, impact reporting, and long-term engagement
• Use data and CRM tools to track activity, inform decisions, and evaluate progress toward goals
• Support campaign initiatives through coordinated strategy, prospect alignment, and donor engagement
• Represent App State at donor meetings, events, and university functions with professionalism and enthusiasm
• Maintain confidentiality and compliance with university, state, and industry standards

Work Schedule/Hours

40

Suggested Salary Range

$88,000 - $125,000