Director of Development, Campaign Giving

Quinnipiac University • Hamden, CT

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About The Position

Quinnipiac University invites applications for the position of Director of Development, Campaign Giving. This is an exceptional opportunity for a strategic, relationship-driven fundraising leader to play a pivotal role in advancing the University's ambitious comprehensive campaign and philanthropic vision. Reporting to the Assistant Vice President of Development and Campaign Management, the Director of Development, Campaign Giving will help shape and execute campaign fundraising strategies that inspire transformational philanthropy in support of Quinnipiac's highest institutional priorities. Working collaboratively with University leadership, deans, faculty, staff, and volunteer leaders, this individual will align donor passions with opportunities that advance student scholarships, faculty excellence, academic innovation, capital initiatives, and the continued growth and success of the University. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted partner to campus leaders, translating strategic priorities into compelling philanthropic opportunities while helping to achieve the University's comprehensive campaign goals and strengthen a culture of philanthropy across the Quinnipiac community.

Requirements

• 7 to 10+ years of progressive fundraising experience, specifically in a higher education or complex nonprofit setting
• Proven track record of planning, executing, and closing major multi-year capital or comprehensive university campaigns
• Documented success in personally securing major and principal gifts
• Extensive experience identifying, cultivating, and stewarding a portfolio of 75 to 150 high-net-worth alumni, parents, and trustees
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with individuals from varied backgrounds

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Collaborating closely with university leadership/administration, deans, faculty, staff to translate compelling philanthropic funding opportunities
• Managing a high-level portfolio of alumni, parents, and trustees capable of making major and transformative gift commitments
• Recruiting, organizing, and staffing powerful campaign steering committees, alumni boards, etc. and how they can support the campaign goals
• Assisting and advising prospect research, gift planning (endowments and planned giving), and data analytics teams to identify next-generation donors supporting the campaign goals
• Ensuring donors are recognized and continuously engaged to sustain a long-term tradition of philanthropic support
• Help with end-to-end planning advisement of high-profile advancement events, including campaign launches, building dedications, scholarship luncheons, presidential dinners, and regional donor events
• Partner with frontline fundraisers to design customized, high-touch event experiences that advance specific principal and major gift prospects through the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship cycles as it supports the campaign goals
• Assist in the draft detailed briefing materials, strategic talking points, timelines, and donor bios for the University President, Vice President of Advancement, Deans, and Board of Trustees members attending development events
• Leverage the institutional CRM to track guest touchpoints, analyze attendance trends, monitor event budgets, and measure the direct ROI of events against campaign fundraising milestones
• Coordinate seamlessly with internal campus partners, including University Communications, catering services, facilities, student ambassadors, and academic departments to ensure cohesive branding and execution

Benefits

• tuition remission

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director