Director of Development, School of Dental Medicine

About the role

Reporting to the Executive Director of Development (EDOD) and working in close collaboration with the Dean of the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine (RSDM), the Director of Development (DOD) serves as a proactive leader seeking connections with alumni and friends to manage a major gift donor/prospect portfolio. The DOD plays a critical role in enhancing the school’s individual giving efforts and fundraising results, while focusing on advancing donor and prospect relationships. They utilize all Foundation resources, tools, technology, policies, and procedures to achieve annual fundraising goals and performance metrics.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of major gift ($25,000+) prospective donors, corporations, and foundations, with independent responsibility to develop and execute strategies leading to successful cultivation and solicitation activities
• Work within the Rut