Director of Development

Overview

Title : Director of Development

Under the supervision of the Executive Director of the Foundation, the Director of Development is responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing a comprehensive fundraising program to support the mission and strategic goals of the college. This role focuses on securing philanthropic support from individuals, foundations, corporations, grants, and other sources to fund scholarships, academic programs, capital improvements, and other college priorities.

Responsibilities

• Fundraising Strategy & Execution
• Develop and execute annual and multi-year fundraising plans aligned with institutional priorities.
• Cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors.
• Lead initiatives to grow annual giving, major gifts, planned giving, and special campaigns to include employee giving campaign.
• Partner with college leadership, faculty, and staff to identify fundraising opportunities.
• Work closely with the Foundation Board or Advancement Committee to leverage relationships and secure support.
• Programs / Strategic Communication
• This position also strategically develops and manages the Jackson State alumni association.
• Develop and manage all aspects of the Jackson State Alumni Association and alumni programs, including recruiting and coordinating volunteers, planning events, securing event sponsorships.
• Build and sustain relationships with alumni, community members, and corporate partners.
• Coordinates and organizes the development and implementation of strategic communications in multiple mediums in a timely fashion. These communications will include, but not be limited to, annual reporting, social media, newsletters, endowment reports, fundraising campaign materials, and press releases.
• Events & Campaigns
• Plan and oversee fundraising events, donor receptions, and other engagement activities.
• Provide leadership in any capital campaigns or special fundraising initiatives.
• Performance Metrics
• Tracks donor relations and stewardship activities in the established databases to enhance relationships and increase the likelihood of continued contributions.
• Uses key metrics to achieve higher retention rates and donor satisfaction.
• Tracking metrics to assess the current engagement and activity of donors to determine which efforts have the greatest business impact.
• Other Duties
• Performs additional duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Physical Demands / Working Conditions

Pay Rate : $55,523 - $69,405 (Annual salary depending on eligible experience, which is defined by the current compensation plan.)

Position Close Date : Open until filled. For best consideration, please apply by 09 / 14 / 2025.

Special Instructions to Applicants :

To be considered for this position, you must submit an application. Prior applications will not be used to fill this vacancy.

A completed satisfactory background check will be required before hire.

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