Senior Director of Development - Major Giving - College of Arts and Sciences

About the role

The Senior Director of Development, Major Giving serves as the lead major gifts officer for assigned colleges or units at Ohio University, working within University Advancement to build and manage a robust portfolio of prospective major donors.

Responsibilities

• Identify, cultivate, and solicit individual, corporate, and foundation prospects
• Develop strategic development plans
• Collaborate with internal teams such as Gift Planning, Annual Giving, and Corporate and Foundation Relations
• Manage development travel
• Organize key events
• Foster alumni engagement
• Advance unit-specific and university-wide philanthropic goals
• Act as a strategic advisor and liaison between academic/unit leadership and potential supporters
• Align development priorities with university and unit strategic plans
• Coordinate proposal development and cultivation activities
• Oversight relationships with faculty, staff, and external relations personnel

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred
• Minimum 10 years of successful fundraising experience, including major gift and/or corporate giving
• Proven track record of building and managing major donor portfolios
• Experience in higher education and familiarity with Ohio University’s mission and strategic initiatives
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with strong organizational and project management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software

Skills

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving
• Effective communication and relationship-building
• Project management and time management
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Financial analysis and budgeting

Benefits

Ohio University offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement savings plan, and paid time off.

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible work schedule.