Director of Development

Position Overview

Join the Ramily! Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) is a distinguished institution that combines academic excellence, community engagement, and a commitment to fostering student success.

Position Summary

Winston-Salem State University’s Office of Advancement has four (4) openings for a Director of Development assigned to one of WSSU’s colleges. The Director of Development (DoD) is a leader on the development team within the Division of University Advancement.

The Director manages a personal portfolio of prospects, cultivates and solicits major gifts, and stewards donors. The DoD is responsible for raising at least $1,500,000 in new commitments annually.

Job Duties

Major Gift Fundraising and Stewardship

• Identifying, qualifying, visiting, cultivating, soliciting, closing, and stewarding donors to raise major gifts within a designated academic unit.
• Meeting aggressive fundraising metrics.
• Managing the Dean’s Board of Advisors.

Strategic Planning and Program Implementation

• Establish and maintain professional relationships with faculty, leadership, alumni, and community leaders.
• Build annual and long-term goals for philanthropy.

Portfolio Development and Management

• Maintain and manage a portfolio of major gift prospects.
• Monitor fundraising progress and enter data into tracking databases.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive fundraising, development, or related nonprofit experience.
• Proven track record of cultivating, soliciting, and closing major gifts ($25,000+).
• Experience managing a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors.