The Director of Development is responsible for all development and fundraising activities in the College. Job Function Responsibilities include, but not limited to: -Identify, cultivate, solicit and provide stewardship of major donors for College initiatives at the level of 100,000 or more. -Work and maintain a portfolio of 80 or more prospects/donors. -Provide staff support to the Colleges Advisory Councils -Work with the Dean, faculty and staff of the College to identify areas for which external support for the College and its programs is appropriate and necessary. -Work with the Dean, faculty and staff of the College in developing strategies and materials for attracting external support for the College at all monetary levels. -Nurture long-term relationships on behalf of the College with contributors including individuals, corporations and foundations for fundraising purposes. -Work with the Dean, AVP for Development and the Director of Planned Giving to seek, on behalf of the College, bequests, trusts and other forms of estate gifts. -Work with the Annual Giving department to coordinate College participation in direct mail, and faculty and staff fund drives. -Attend Development and Alumni Engagement team meetings. -Prepare an annual calendar of College public events to serve as both public relations and fundraising tools for the College advancement program. -Develop an annual report of college development activities and accomplishments. -Assist College Alumni Constituent chapters to ensure that they build firm foundations for future relationships through reports from graduates and former students of the College. -Other duties as assigned by the Dean, or AVP for Development in consultation with the Dean, as they relate to a comprehensive, university-wide campaign. Marginal Functions May represent the university on local, system-wide or state committees. During declared campus emergencies, this position may be required to perform specific job-related duties at a designated off campus location or place of residence.
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees