Director of Development Divinity, Social Work & Education

Director Of Development

The Director of Development provides leadership for the College of Divinity, Social Work & Education's major gift fundraising initiatives. This position works directly with the deans, directors, and specific faculty to develop fundraising priorities and goals, and leads philanthropic revenue generation.

Internal contacts include deans, directors, faculty, and staff. External contacts include alumni, corporations, foundations, non-degree holding donors.

Principal Accountabilities :

• Develop fundraising priorities that align with the vision of the President and Vice President of Development and Alumni Relations.
• Develop a plan for identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship for a portfolio of 75120 donors and prospects, with focus on alumni and friends of the University.
• Assume responsibility for meeting annual revenue targets.
• Coordinate programming for alumni with the Director of Alumni Relations.

Core Competencies :

Minimum Requirements :

Bachelor's degree with five years of relevant experience. A minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in fundraising and building long-term fundraising relationships. Demonstrated, successful experience in major gift fundraising or marketing and planned giving experience highly desired. Experience in an academic setting preferred.

Salary Range : $123,000 - $133,000