Director of Major Gifts, School of Education and Human Development

University of Virginia • VA

114d • $100,000 - $115,000

About The Position

External Relations at the University of Virginia (UVA) is seeking a highly qualified candidate to fill the role of Director of Major Gifts, School of Education and Human Development. The University of Virginia has a strong and reputable advancement community, boasting effective, results-oriented, and resourceful professionals. Our community comprises a robust central advancement organization, 12 University schools, and more than 25 University-related programs. We offer a wide variety of career opportunities, as well as an outstanding environment for professional growth and development. Reporting to the Senior Director of Major Gifts, the Director of Major Gifts will play a key role building and cultivating a robust portfolio as part of a collaborative advancement team within the School of Education and Human Development (the EHD School) team, pursuing ambitious fundraising goals. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional to make a valuable contribution in support of the missions of the University and the EHD School.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience: Five years of fundraising experience.
• Demonstrated success in higher education fundraising and managing relationships with high-net-worth individuals.
• Superb oral and written communications skills.
• Must have a command of cultural and political sensitivity and value and embrace cultural and social differences.

Nice To Haves

• Education: Master’s degree.
• Ability to travel and work nights and weekends.
• An appreciation for the importance of education and human services degree programs and the impact of these professional and practical fields in our society.
• Highest level of integrity.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Creative, entrepreneurial, and resourceful.
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities; self-directed and motivated.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a high level of emotional intelligence.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage a portfolio of current and prospective major-gift level donors and prospects ($100K+) and move them towards giving levels that achieve annual and long-range fundraising goals of the EHD School.
• Create and implement a transparent and intentional donor strategy to move prospective donors along the development continuum.
• Travel regionally and nationally to identify, cultivate, and solicit prospects for EHD School initiatives.
• Build working relationships with the Dean’s Office, faculty, and staff, as necessary.
• Collaborate with other representatives in the Foundation and across the University to ensure alignment and synergy in fundraising efforts.
• Build relationships with alumni, parents, and community members to ensure an organized approach for prospects and donors, while developing and implementing cultivation and solicitation plans.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Flexible and hybrid workplace.
• Access to and maintain a secure home office environment with high-speed internet service.
• Collaborative work environment using a variety of technologies and tools.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree