Executive Director of Development

About the role

The Department of University Advancement oversees the offices of development, alumni and external relations, government and external affairs, advancement services, and annual giving. The role involves fundraising and major gift development for two colleges, the College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences (CLASS) and the College of Education and Integrative Studies (CEIS).

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary director of development for two colleges, CLASS and CEIS.
• Oversight, manage and lead the directors of development for the following colleges/areas: Huntley College of Agriculture, College of Environmental Design, Athletics, and the Division of Student Affairs.
• Work as a team member to envision, develop, implement, and manage the divisional strategic plan.
• Lead efforts to advance fundraising and development for Future Career Paths.
• Manage communication materials and oversee capital campaigns, endowment development, grant writing, and events.
• Coordinate with the university prospect management system and other divisional departments.
• Collaborate with other divisional departments such as advancement services, alumni affairs, government relations, and strategic communications.
• Support the Philanthropic Foundation and its committees as assigned.
• Understand and adhere to university fundraising guidelines, gift policies, and prospect management protocols.
• Evaluate the performance of each director of development and major gifts annually.
• Provide mentorship, goal-setting guidance, and counsel to facilitate consistent strategy development and execution.
• Evaluate fundraising strategies and ensure they align with institutional fundraising priorities.
• Ensure adherence to prospect management protocols and Advancement policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university.
• Minimum (5) five years professional experience as a seasoned performance-driven senior development officer of a higher education or nonprofit institution which may include major gifts, planned giving, and capital campaign.
• Minimum (5) five years management or supervisory experience with major gifts and six-figures plus program with performance-driven metrics and accountability.
• Demonstrated ability to be an effective team builder and ability to maintain positive work relationships, on- and off-campus with a diverse population of individuals from different ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability and success in major gift fundraising and donor cultivation, experience with successful gift solicitation to individuals and corporations, and management of performance metrics and data-driven decision making.
• Demonstrated effective, interpersonal and communication skills to build trust and motivate staff, volunteers, donors, and others to achieve their maximum potential.
• Strong supervisory management and organizational skills with excellent time management and follow-through abilities.
• Ability to function on multiple tasks with self-motivation and initiative and the ability to develop solutions to complex problems, which requires the use of ingenuity and creativity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree - From an accredited university.
• Driver License, Valid and in State.
• Minimum (5) five years professional experience as a seasoned performance-driven senior development officer of a higher education or nonprofit institution which may include major gifts, planned giving, and capital campaign.
• Minimum (5) five years management or supervisory experience with major gifts and six-figures plus program with performance-driven metrics and accountability.
• Demonstrated ability to be an effective team builder and ability to maintain positive work relationships, on- and off-campus with a diverse population of individuals from different ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability and success in major gift fundraising and donor cultivation, experience with successful gift solicitation to individuals and corporations, and management of performance metrics and data-driven decision making.
• Demonstrated effective, interpersonal and communication skills to build trust and motivate staff, volunteers, donors, and others to achieve their maximum potential.
• Strong supervisory management and organizational skills with excellent time management and follow-through abilities.
• Ability to function on multiple tasks with self-motivation and initiative and the ability to develop solutions to complex problems, which requires the use of ingenuity and creativity.