Senior Director of Development - Major Giving - College of Business

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
• Minimum 10 years of successful fundraising experience, preferably in higher education
• Proven track record of building and managing major gift portfolios
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Experience with donor stewardship and relationship management
• Knowledge of prospect research tools and techniques
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously

Skills

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work effectively with diverse groups and stakeholders
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Flexible work schedule
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee assistance program
• Health and wellness benefits

Pay

Salary commensurate with experience

Schedule

Flexibility to accommodate the needs of the position and the university