Position Title:
Director of Development
Position Type:
Regular
About the Role:
Northern Kentucky University seeks an experienced and dynamic
fundraiser to secure major gifts that advance the key priorities of
the College of Health and Human Services. Serving as a strategic
partner to college leadership, this position will play a pivotal
role in driving transformational progress and elevating
philanthropic impact and across the college.
The Director of Development’s primary responsibility is to secure
philanthropic support by managing the donor cycle for a portfolio
of major gift prospects and donors.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Serve as the lead development representative for the College of
Health and Human Services, partnering with Dean Gannon Tagher and
academic leadership to shape strategic fundraising plans and
translate academic initiatives into compelling philanthropic
opportunities.
Build and steward meaningful relationships with donors and
prospects by aligning their philanthropic interests with college
priorities, partnering with Advancement colleagues and academic
partners to deliver personalized engagement opportunities.
Secure philanthropic commitments at the major gift level,
achieving an overall fundraising goal of $1M+ annually.
Discover new prospects with the capacity and inclination to
make a major gift, working closely with Prospect Development on the
identification process.
Maintain accurate records of prospect and donor interactions
and proposal activity using university systems, ensuring compliance
with all reporting deadlines.
Support the strategic direction of University Advancement,
collaborating across the division on special projects and
assignments identified by leadership.
Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree and three to five years of
fundraising experience. The ideal candidate will have a background
in higher education, a demonstrated track record of securing
individual philanthropic gifts, and exceptional interpersonal
skills with the ability to communicate effectively.
This position reports to the Assistant Vice President of
Development, University Advancement.
Posted Salary:
Work Environment & Physical Demands: