"Director of Development"

Posting Details

Position Information

Working Title
Director of Development

Department
University Development

Compensation Title

Position Number
tbd

Position Status
Regular

Work Schedule
8:15 AM- 4:30 PM M-F
Some weeknights and weekends varies depending on need. Some travel nights and weekends are required.

Hours per Week
37.5

Months per Year
12

Purpose of Position

The Director of Development is responsible for securing philanthropic support aligned with the University’s strategic priorities. This role manages a portfolio of leadership-level prospects and donors and is accountable for cultivating relationships, soliciting and closing gifts, and stewarding donors to sustain long-term engagement.

Primary Responsibilities

• Cultivate, solicit, close, and steward major and leadership-level gifts in support of University priorities.
• Manage and advance a portfolio of prospects by preparing for and conducting donor meetings and developing tailored engagement and solicitation strategies.
• Maintain accurate and timely donor and prospect records in the University’s donor database (Raiser’s Edge NXT ) and meet all reporting requirements.
• Partner with prospect research, alumni relations, annual giving, and fellow gift officers to identify and develop donor opportunities.
• Collaborate with donor relations to execute stewardship plans and ensure donors receive appropriate recognition and impact reporting.
• Work closely with Deans and academic and administrative leaders to identify fundraising priorities and facilitate their involvement in cultivation and solicitation efforts.
• Contribute to the success of the Office of Development by supporting strategic initiatives, special projects, and collaborative team efforts as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Demonstrated experience in fundraising, development, advancement, sales, relationship management, or a related field.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain accurate records.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment and independently with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency with standard office technology and data management systems.

Minimum Education
Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Education
Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Experience
5 years

Salary
TBD

Pay Grade
UN

Posting Detail Information

Requisition Number
2025S2312

Job Open Date
12/17/2025

Job Close Date

Quick Link
https://jobs.nku.edu/postings/15375

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application