Director of Development for Engineering

Job no : 528848

Position type : Staff Full Time

Benefit Status : Benefited-Union

Campus : UMass Lowell

Department : Development

Salary : Salary grade minimum : $103,747 25th : $119,309 and midpoint : $134,871

Applications Open : Oct 23 2025

Applications Close : Open until filled

General Summary of Position :

The Director for Development for Engineering plays a key role in advancing the philanthropic mission of the Francis College of Engineering. Under the direction of the Associate Vice Chancellor for Development and in direct coordination with the Senior Director of Development for Engineering and Dean of the college, the Director of Development for Engineering is responsible for prospecting, developing, soliciting and stewarding annual, major, planned and principal gifts in support of the college and university.

The Director of Development will manage a portfolio of 100+ prospects and donors and will develop customized engagement strategies that align donor interests with the priorities of the college and university. The successful candidate will be responsible for securing more than $1M annually over time and will be expected to conduct at least 144 meaningful donor meetings per year.

Essential Job Duties :

Engineering Fundraising :

• Work closely with the Dean of the college, Senior Director of Development for Engineering, and Department Chairs of assigned engineering departments (Mechanical and Industrial, Chemical, and Civil and Environmental) to develop fundraising priorities, engage key major and principal gift prospects and lead projects that fulfill the fundraising priorities of the college.
• Manage a primary portfolio of 100+ prospects capable of making a 5-7 figure gifts to the university. Develop and execute best practice fundraising strategies and long-range plans for the successful identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of the portfolio.
• Conduct approximately 12 prospect meetings per month for the purpose of identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of current and prospective donors whose interest and financial capacity have the greatest likelihood of meeting college and university fundraising goals. Actively engage the Dean and other college faculty / staff in meetings with donors / prospects.
• Be conversant in planned giving opportunities and engage donors in conversations about planned giving.
• Partner with the Dean, Department Chairs, and the Senior Director of Development in recruiting, engaging, and fostering the growth of college and departmental advisory boards.
• Maintain a timely record of donor engagement in CRM and other administrative tasks related to expenses, travel, etc.

Advancement Partnerships :

College and University Partnerships :

Other related duties as assigned by the Associate Vice Chancellor.

Minimum Qualifications (Required) :

Additional Considerations :

Special Instructions to Applicants :

Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. However, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications is received.

This is an SEIU union, Professional position, Grade P22. Salary grade minimum : $103,747 25th : $119,309 and midpoint : $134,871

Please include a resume and cover letter with your application. Names and contact information of three references will be required during the application process.

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