Executive Director, Leadership Giving
About The Position
The Executive Director, Leadership Giving provides strategic guidance to fundraising units in assigned divisions and helps establish the strategic direction for the University’s fundraising efforts. The role supervises and guides fundraising work and activities, sets and achieves fundraising goals, develops and implements ways to increase gift revenue, and oversees programs for major and special gifts process documentation and improvement. The position also supports fundraising policy development, staff professional development, volunteer and donor engagement, advancement services, database administration, and compliance and internal controls. The duties listed are not all-inclusive and may be expanded as necessary.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
- At least 7 years of experience.
- Commitment to the University's core values, mission, and vision.
- Ability to understand the strategic vision and major initiatives and lead and influence across departments to achieve goals and drive strategic initiatives.
- Ability to drive operational efficiency.
- Ability to lead organizational change initiatives and foster innovation and adaptability.
- Ability to ensure fiscal responsibility and optimize financial performance.
- Ability to engage and communicate with key stakeholders, build strategic partnerships, and enhance the University's reputation.
- Ability to encourage or implement innovative solutions and drive continuous improvement.
- Ability to influence others, articulate a strategic vision, and communicate clearly and persuasively.
Nice To Haves
- At least 10 years of relevant experience preferred.
- Relevant education, certifications, and/or work experience may be considered.
Responsibilities
- Create, maintain, and strengthen relationships with key volunteers and enhance volunteer engagement.
- Lead efforts to identify and cultivate new donors.
- Develop and implement strategies for staff professional development and high performance.
- Assist in developing and disseminating fundraising policies and procedures.
- Serve as the primary contact for fundraising issues for groups across campus and external parties.
- Represent the University in discussions, interactions, and negotiations with donors.
- Coordinate database administration and related technology support, and implement plans to improve current systems.
- Analyze current and emerging advancement-services trends and develop strategic approaches to improve current and future advancement activities.
- Ensure adherence to applicable rules and regulations concerning gift acceptance.
- Oversee internal controls and compliance with laws and regulations, University policies and procedures, asset safeguarding, reporting reliability, and operational efficiency and effectiveness.
- Create an effective control environment, conduct risk assessments, and implement and monitor controls.
- Provide strategic guidance to fundraising units and help establish the University's fundraising direction.
- Supervise and guide fundraising work and activities, set and achieve fundraising goals, and implement ways to increase gift revenue.
- Oversee programs for major and special gifts process documentation and improvement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
