Director of Development, School of Engineering

Mercer University•Macon, GA

10d•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 to build ongoing relationships between the School of Engineering and external constituents, including alumni, friends, corporations, foundations, and government entities. Working with the Dean of Engineering, the Director encourages constituents to partner with the School and University through their time, service, and financial support. The role is responsible for meeting the school’s annual fund and campaign goals, planning and successfully 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 role is based in person, with travel and evening and weekend work required to facilitate constituent cultivation. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week.

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 and insurability by the university’s carrier.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to build relationships.
Ability to plan and organize meetings and events to engage alumni and friends of the University.
Ability to write or edit proposals, letters, and articles for gift solicitation and constituent communications.
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 to 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 to the School and University.
Ensure the School’s annual fund goal is met each fiscal year.
Ensure the School’s campaign goals are met.
Plan and successfully orchestrate the School’s major alumni and external events.
Record meeting outcomes and 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.
Travel and work evenings and weekends to facilitate constituent cultivation.