Senior Director, Principal Giving - Lindner College of Business

University of Cincinnati Foundation•Cincinnati, OH

About The Position

At the University of Cincinnati Foundation, we commit ourselves to providing a place where everyone belongs. We care deeply about those in our community, while also taking care to nurture new relationships. We have the courage to dream big, drive excellence and uphold integrity in our work. The Senior Director of Principal Giving is an exempt (salaried) position employed by the University of Cincinnati Foundation (UCF) with assignment to the Lindner College of Business and reports to the Executive Director of Development, Lindner College of Business. The Senior Director of Principal Giving serves the Lindner College of Business and is responsible for the identification, qualification, strategic engagement, solicitation and personalized stewardship of prospects and donors of at the principal gift level ($1M+).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with 7-10 years of progressive fundraising experience, or advanced degree with 5-7 years of experience.
Record of success in raising funds upwards of $1 million through outright and deferred giving; proven ability to manage prospects, generate high-level strategies for cultivation and solicitation of prospects, supervise volunteers, and establish goals.
Knowledge of principal giving best practices and a familiarity with tax, legal, and financial concepts and strategies involved in estate and philanthropic planning.
High degree of discretion and confidentiality.
Strong organization and written communication skills.
Ability to interact favorably with a diverse group of individuals and to foster strong, productive relationships.
Ability to collaborate across Foundation, University and University healthcare system to optimize philanthropic giving for principal gift donors.
Willingness to travel and attend evening and weekend activities as needed.
Valid driver’s license required for travel.
A commitment to and passion for the role of development in advancing the mission of the University of Cincinnati.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working at an institution of higher education preferred.

Responsibilities

Build, qualify, and manage an active portfolio of donors and prospects to cultivate, solicit, and secure principal gifts ($1M+) through a robust schedule of personal visits and strategic interactions with alumni and friends within and outside the Cincinnati region in conjunction with the UCF development program.
Work collaboratively with UCF departments and fundraising specialists (prospect development, gift planning, corporate and foundation relations, and national programs) to enhance fundraising revenue and donor impact.
Assist development officers, the Dean, and donors to develop proposals and gift agreements that adhere to the UC Foundation Gift Acceptance Policy and that reflect the intentions of the donor and the needs of the university.
Collaborate with principal giving peers across the organization to allow for a comprehensive program for principal gift development and activity for the UC Foundation
Provide leadership and mentoring to development staff and academic leadership in the process of identification, qualification, strategic engagement, and solicitation of prospects and donors at principal gift level.
Ensure appropriate stewardship of gifts and donors in collaboration with the stewardship team.
Maintain excellent working relationships with Lindner College of Business faculty, staff, and external relations personnel to support the fundraising and stewardship activities for the college.
Prepare timely contact reports and ensure the accuracy of monthly reports.
Participate fully in the UCF prospect and clearance process.
Other duties, as assigned.