Senior Director of Development for University Priorities
About The Position
The Senior Director of Development for University Priorities serves as a senior fundraising leader within the University Priorities/Corporate and Foundation Relations (UP/CFR) team, part of University Advancement and Alumni Relations. This position is responsible for driving philanthropic investment in high-visibility, cross-disciplinary initiatives that advance Mason's strategic vision and elevate the university's regional and national impact. Reporting to the Associate Vice President for University Priorities and Corporate and Foundation Relations, the Senior Director of University Priorities provides leadership in fundraising strategy, team coordination, and partnership engagement across the university. The role emphasizes the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major and principal gift prospects, with a particular focus on university-wide initiatives such as Fuse at Mason Square, the Military, Veterans & Families Initiative, and the Tech Talent Investment Program (TTIP).
Requirements
- Master's degree in related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience
- Extensive (generally, 10 or more years) successful professional advancement and/or fundraising-related experience or any equivalent combination of education and/or experience
- An extensive record of successful major gift solicitations and experience designing and executing donor identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship strategies
- Significant experience with successful collaboration with teams or stakeholders
- Considerable supervisory experience (generally two or more years)
- Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously and meeting continuous deadlines
- Experience documenting appropriate information in a donor management database system
- Experience interacting with a wide variety of constituents, such as, donors, prospects, trustees, and faculty and staff
- Demonstrated written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrated skill in CRM fundraising software
- Excellent prospect research abilities
- Possess the ability to solicit and engage major donor prospects
- Possess the understanding and ability to articulate the accomplishments and goals of a complex organization
Nice To Haves
- Extensive (generally 10 or more years) experience in major gifts fundraising, preferably in higher education
- Skilled in Salesforce
- Skilled in MicroStrategy, or similar reporting platform
Responsibilities
- Maintains Personal Portfolio and Supports Comprehensive Fundraising Program
- Collaboration with Central Advancement & Schools/Colleges/Units
- Supervision of Staff
- Other Duties as Assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
