Director of Principal Gifts

Director of Principal Gifts

Northern Arizona University

Special Information

• NAU is currently engaged in transitioning to a new employment category called University Staff...
• This position is a hybrid position...

About the Position

As a leader of the Principal Gifts team, The Director of Principal Gifts, holds the primary responsibility for planning and executing development strategies for securing principal gifts (gifts of $1 million or more)...

Responsibilities Include

40% - Fundraising and Relationship Building

• Prioritize portfolio of NAU's top principal gift prospects...

20% - Program Administration

20% - People Management

15% - Strategy Development

5% - Other

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field.
• 3 years of management experience.
• 5 years of experience as a front-line fundraiser...

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in relevant field.
• Established record of closing major gifts of $50,000 or more...

Compensation

Salary range begins at $136,194 to $169,853.