"Senior Director of Development - Samuel Ginn College of Engineering"

Senior Director of Development - Samuel Ginn College of Engineering

Company: Auburn University

Job Location: Auburn University, 36849-5207

Category: Development and Fundraising

Type: Full-Time

Requisition Number: S4783P

Home Org Name: Engineering Constituency Adv

Division Name: Senior VP, Advancement

Job Class Code: OA33

Appointment Status: Full-time

Limited Term: No

Job Summary

INTERNAL POSTING: Only current, non-temporary, Auburn University or AUM employees outside of their probationary period are eligible to apply.

Auburn Advancement and the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering is excited to begin the search for a Senior Director of Development to join our philanthropy team! In this position, you will guide a high-performing team of fundraisers, collaborate with university and industry partners, and drive philanthropic success to support the strategic priorities of the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering.

What You'll Do:

• Lead and Inspire: Mentor and manage a team of development professionals, ensuring clarity of goals, accountability, and a culture of high performance. Coach and develop team members to foster professional growth.
• Build Relationships and Raise Support: Personally manage a portfolio of major gift prospects, traveling to cultivate, solicit, and steward donors whose support will drive the College's initiatives forward.
• Develop Strategy and Evaluate Impact: Meet and exceed unit goals and monitor progress towards benchmarks. Evaluate team effectiveness and develop tailored solicitation strategies to ensure fundraising success.
• Partner for Progress: Work closely with the Dean and the Associate Vice President of Philanthropy to align advancement strategies with institutional goals. Guide and support campaign committees and advisory councils to maximize impact.

Why You'll Love It Here:

• Impactful Work: Your efforts will directly contribute to the growth and success of Auburn University and its priorities.
• Collaborative Environment: Join a team of dedicated professionals who are committed to making a difference.
• Purpose Driven Work: Align your passion and fulfillment to your work, where you're trusted to reach your full potential and achieve your pinnacle career experience.
• Culture by Design: Thrive in a culture that champions respect, accountability, and professional development.

Now is the perfect time to join Auburn Advancement, a dynamic team encompassing Operations and Strategy, Culture and Talent, Engagement, Philanthropy, and Communications. Under the visionary leadership of Senior Vice President Rob Wellbaum - a seasoned and respected advancement professional - our organization is set to revolutionize the future of Advancement.

Essential Functions

Purpose:

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for all development activities within the Samuel Ginn College of Business, ensuring alignment with the college's mission and fundraising priorities.
• Lead personal and team-based efforts to secure major and leadership-level gifts that advance the college's goals and initiatives.

Collaboration:

• Partner with the Dean to align fundraising strategies with academic goals.
• Work with volunteer leaders, faculty, Advancement peers, and external partners to cultivate relationships and secure support.
• Collaborate regularly with the Associate Vice President of Philanthropy to ensure goals and strategies are aligned across the institution.

Innovation:

• Assess and refine team solicitation strategies and stewardship programs using performance data and best practices.
• Encourage creativity and continuous improvement within your team, identifying and eliminating barriers to success.

Production:

• Monitor and report on monthly and annual fundraising performance, ensuring metrics and benchmarks are met or exceeded.
• Manage the unit's budget and allocate resources strategically to drive donor engagement and fundraising results.
• Prepare high-impact proposals, presentations, and donor communications that reflect the college's vision and fundraising priorities.

Why Work at Auburn?

• Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
• Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
• We're Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
• Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
• A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or related field
• 10 years experience in team management, major gift solicitation, or extensive experience selling ideas, services, products to C-level decision-makers.

Minimum Skills and Abilities

• Extensive understanding of development principles, strategies, theories, techniques and systems, including donor records/CRM systems. Extensive knowledge of management/supervisory practices and principles.
• Must be able and willing to work some weekends, evenings, and to travel extensively.

Minimum License and Certifications

• Driver License, Valid and in State

Desired Qualifications

• Proven successful higher education fundraising experience and a strong motivation to exceed annual goals is highly desired.

Salary Range: $105,060 - $199,610

Job Category: Auburn Advancement

City position is located in: Auburn

State position is located: Alabama

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