"Director of Development"

Job Description

The Director of Development (DoD) is dedicated to the College of Podiatric Medicine. The DoD will report to the Assistant Vice President of Development (AVP) and collaborate with the AVP to ensure strategies are effectively implemented. The DoD creates and implements programs of engagement between the University/college(s) and external constituencies to encourage major gifts and principal gifts. The DoD will ensure the success of multiple fundraising projects, develop annual goals, work with college deans to secure and sustain support from prospective donors, including alumni, friends, employees, corporations, business, and foundations. Maintains a portfolio of top prospective donors; develops a solicitation and stewardship plan for those in assigned portfolio.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience maintaining a rigorous individual moves management process. Demonstrated ability to close major and/or principal gifts on a regular basis.
• Proven success at fundraising by developing and implementing strategic plans that incorporate concise goals, targeted audiences, and fundraising strategies in-line with institutional needs.
• Knowledge of all aspects of fundraising, donor relations, stewardship and alumni relations; the ability to apply this knowledge to achieve stated goals.
• Ability to work effectively with deans and directors, academic and university leaders, and volunteers to achieve fundraising goals.
• Advanced written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills to establish and maintain good working relationships throughout the organization and with outside constituencies.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently; ability to prioritize multiple assignments.
• Strong organization skills and ability to maintain progress on multiple assignments over a broad spectrum of activities.
• Familiarity with advancement relationship management systems (Raiser’s Edge, RENXT, or Banner), electronic information systems, word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and electronic mail software.
• Adhere to Donor Bill of Rights, the ethical guidelines promulgated by CASE or other professional organizations and apply these to the duties.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality within professional standards, FERPA, HIPAA, and other related regulations.
• Advanced organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills, including skills in effective decision-making and problem identification/avoidance/resolution, and strong project management skills.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of four years of fundraising experience including closing major gifts from individuals. Has a proven track record in setting and achieving ambitious goals. Excellent written, oral and presentation skills required.

Preferred Qualifications

(Not specified in detail)

Essential Job Duties

To apply, visit https://jobs.westernu.edu/postings/34364