Director of Development

The Director of Development is responsible for creating a climate conducive for giving by developing and securing gifts (outright and pledged) of $25,000+ for assigned schools and colleges, special programs and projects, new initiatives, and campaigns. This includes identifying prospects to determine their potential as donors through strategic cultivation and well-tried solicitations in the tri-state area and other related regions as assigned. Closing and stewarding gifts for assigned prospects is also critical to the role. The Director of Development may also serve as UA/Development staff liaison to assigned volunteer groups, providing to them high-quality fundraising counsel, guidance, and assistance.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Qualify, cultivate, solicit and close major gifts for assigned schools and prospects in the tri-state area (60% of time)
2. Qualify, cultivate, solicit, close and steward major gifts for prospects residing in other regions (20% of time)
3. Providing fundraising counsel and assistance to University councils and groups, as assigned (10% of time)
4. Participate in Major Gift Team, Department, Division, Advancement Team(s), college(s) and University meetings, events and activities, as required/appropriate (10% of time)

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree plus Three to five years in advancement or a related field, preferably in higher education and be passionate about building relationships with donors, alumni, parents and friends. The Director of Development will have a track record that demonstrates solid fundraising results, success in soliciting and closing major gifts and have demonstrated success in working closely with a dean or senior leader of an organization, as well as experience working with groups comprising prominent corporate and community volunteers and alumni. Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable auto for travel related to position accountabilities.

Salary Range:

$88,000 - $121,000

Exempt/Nonexempt:

Exempt

Physical Demands:

General Office Environment

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applicants are asked to provide 3 names and contact information for professional references.

Benefits Information:

Full Time Benefits. Life today is complex. That’s why Seton Hall University offers a comprehensive package of benefits and programs to help you simplify and enrich your life. These benefits are important elements of your total university compensation package. Benefits include but are not limited to bundled medical, prescription, and vision insurance, dental insurance, and life insurance, and retirement plan. More information is available at https://www.shu.edu/human-resources/benefits.html. Seton Hall University is committed to programs of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and the principles of affirmative action.