SUMMARY
JOB DESCRIPTION
This is a professional position responsible for building and enhancing a comprehensive development program with a focus on major, leadership, and principal gifts to support the initiatives of the assigned college as well as the university. Works closely with advancement leadership, the academic dean, and faculty to establish and grow a robust philanthropic program within the college. Works under moderate supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Reports to the Associate Vice President.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree is required. Master’s degree is preferred. Related experience may be substituted for required education on a basis set forth by the Department of Human Resources.
Three years of related experience in major or planned gift fundraising, sales, business development, account management, marketing, and/or public relations is required. Successful record of working with boards, donors, the public, and staff is required. Demonstrated experience in cultivating and soliciting donations from individuals and organizations at major and leadership gift levels is required. Additional education may substitute for experience on a basis set forth by the Department of Human Resources.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
JOB DESCRIPTION
This is a professional position responsible for building and enhancing a comprehensive development program with a focus on major, leadership, and principal gifts to support the initiatives of the assigned college as well as the university. Works closely with advancement leadership, the academic dean, and faculty to establish and grow a robust philanthropic program within the college. Works under moderate supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Reports to the Associate Vice President.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree is required. Master’s degree is preferred. Related experience may be substituted for required education on a basis set forth by the Department of Human Resources.
Three years of related experience in major or planned gift fundraising, sales, business development, account management, marketing, and/or public relations is required. Successful record of working with boards, donors, the public, and staff is required. Demonstrated experience in cultivating and soliciting donations from individuals and organizations at major and leadership gift levels is required. Additional education may substitute for experience on a basis set forth by the Department of Human Resources.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Cultivates existing relationships to increase current philanthropic support.
- Proactively identifies new prospects and builds relationships with the intent of securing major, leadership, and principal gifts.