Director of Development, School of Engineering

Mercer University•Macon, GA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Mercer University is seeking a Director of Development for the School of Engineering to lead strategic fundraising initiatives and cultivate alumni, community, and industry partnerships that support the School’s mission and growth. The position coordinates fundraising, corporate relations, and alumni engagement activities and events to build relationships between the School and its external constituents, including alumni, friends, corporations, foundations, and government entities. Working with the Dean of Engineering, the Director encourages constituents and organizations to contribute their time, service, and financial support. The role is responsible for meeting the School’s annual fund and campaign goals, successfully planning and executing major alumni and external events, and recording meeting outcomes and interactions in University Advancement’s CRM tool. The Director also facilitates communication between external constituents and the School, and between the School and the University, to develop mutually beneficial partnerships. The position is based in person. It requires travel and the ability to work evenings and weekends to cultivate constituents. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable by the University’s carrier. Employment is contingent on criminal history, credit, and approved driver’s checks.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in marketing or a related field from an accredited college or university.
Two years of marketing, fundraising, or related experience.
Valid driver’s license.
Must be insurable by the University’s carrier.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to build relationships.
Ability to plan and organize meetings and events.
Ability to write or edit proposals, letters, and articles.
Basic knowledge of word-processing and spreadsheet applications for analysis and preparation of reports and correspondence.
Ability to travel and work evenings and weekends.
Ability to multitask and achieve goals in a timely manner.

Nice To Haves

Background in engineering.
Prior experience working with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools.

Responsibilities

Coordinate fundraising, corporate relations, and alumni engagement events and activities.
Work with the Dean of Engineering to encourage external constituents to contribute time, service, and financial support.
Ensure the School’s annual fund goal is met each fiscal year.
Ensure the School’s campaign goals are met.
Plan and successfully orchestrate major alumni and external events for the School.
Record meeting outcomes and constituent interactions in University Advancement’s CRM tool.
Facilitate communication between external constituents and the School, and between the School and the University, to develop mutually beneficial partnerships.
Write or edit proposals, letters, and articles to solicit gifts and provide written information to constituents.
Plan and organize meetings and other events to engage alumni and friends of the University.
Travel and work evenings and weekends to facilitate constituent cultivation.