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DIR, DEVELOPMENT & MAJOR GIFTS
Job Title: DIR, DEVELOPMENT & MAJOR GIFTS
Job Code: 2935
FLSA: E
Job Level: 15
Revised Date: 11/01/2014
Job Family: JF 34
Occupational Summary
The Director of Development and Major Gifts sets the strategy and manages the entity's development activities, including individual, corporate, and foundation giving.
Work Performed
Strategize and direct all fundraising activities, including major gift cultivation and stewardship,individual annual giving, membership programs, corporate giving and sponsorships,and foundation and government grants.
Creates a development plan which increases revenue to support the strategic direction of the entity.
Monitor and evaluate all fundraising activities to ensure that the fundraising goals are being achieved.
Advise on overall development strategy, and on major gift cultivation and stewardship in particular.
Cultivate relationships with major donors and other key supporters (with a portfolio averaging 50 top prospects).
Serve as main point of contact with University Development and collaborate closely with University colleagues on shared prospects.
Represent the entity's development strategy in University-wide settings. Equip University Development gift officers to solicit gifts on the entity's behalf.
Required Qualifications at this Level
Education/Training
Work requires communications, analytical and organizational skills generally acquired through completion of a bachelor's degree program.
Experience
Work requires a minimum of five years experience in development and management. Experience in museum or university development preferred; knowledge of the visual arts a strong plus.
OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Skills
N/A
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