Director of Major Gifts

The University of Pikeville • Pikeville, KY

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About The Position

The University of Pikeville is seeking an innovative and inspiring Director of Major Gifts to join our dynamic Advancement team. We are in the public phase of an exciting capital campaign that is transforming our campus and expanding opportunities for students across the region. This individual will play a pivotal role in cultivating meaningful relationships with donors and securing transformative support that advances the university’s mission and strategic priorities. The Director of Major Gifts is charged with raising private financial gifts for the university. The primary responsibility is to meet or exceed annual and multi-year fundraising goals by identifying, cultivating, soliciting, securing, and stewarding prospects and donors capable of individual gifts in excess of $10,000. This position is actively engaged in establishing long-term partnerships and strengthening existing relationships with alumni, friends, and corporate and community partners that will result in funding for immediate and long-term goals for the benefit of the undergraduate programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree is required.
• Proven track record – multiple years of fundraising or sales experience required with demonstrated success at meeting annual and/or campaign goals.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Superior relationship building skills, proven success in goal achievement.
• Ability to travel on behalf of the University.

Responsibilities

• Work within a comprehensive institutional advancement strategy to plan and execute a development plan, which includes identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of major gift donors ($10,000+), while working independently and/or collaboratively with volunteers.
• Meet or exceed annual goals specified for fundraising performance, frequency of contacts, number of successful solicitations, etc.
• Manage a major gift prospect base of between 125 to 150 qualified major gift prospects.
• Be able to travel 30% of the time, including overnight and occasional weekends.
• Document contacts and adhere to policies and procedures for accepting, recording and acknowledging gifts.
• Work closely with Advancement & Alumni and Marketing & Communications offices to maximize the fundraising potential of the university.
• Manage stewardship of endowed scholarships for designated colleges and/or programs.
• Meet deadlines and budget requirements.
• Meet performance measures and evaluate effectiveness of all projects.
• Build a pipeline of donor-centered major and planned gift prospects, ensuring they are cultivated in an appropriate and deliberate manner leading to the solicitation of major gifts.
• Develop strategic relationships among faculty, staff, alumni, volunteers, friends, students, corporations, foundations and campus colleagues that result in effective partnerships and increased philanthropic funding.
• Ensure timely, accurate documentation of contacts and cultivation strategies, proposals, pledges, fund agreements, etc.

Benefits

• UPIKE offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, telemedicine, long term disability, tuition waivers, a 403(b)-retirement plan, and HSA, FSA, & dependent care accounts.
• UPIKE also offers a generous holiday schedule and paid leave program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees