Director of Major Gifts, Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center
Director of Major Gifts, Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center
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Job Description
The Director of Major Gifts at the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center (EMC) a part of the VirginiaMaryland College of Veterinary Medicine (VMCVM) at Virginia Tech will solicit philanthropic gifts from grateful clients friends of EMC and alumni of Virginia Tech who align with the Centers strategic priorities. This highly motivated professional will be involved with the planning and implementation of the Centers major gift fund raising efforts in support of current operations endowment capital and other priorities from private sources. They will fulfill the duties under the direction of VMCVM in close cooperation with the Universitys central advancement office.
Reporting to the Assistant Dean of Advancement for the VirginiaMaryland College of Veterinary Medicine the Director of Major Gifts will:
Assist with fundraising and engagement activities for the EMC within designated time frames
Cultivate solicit steward and identify prospects for the EMC
Have a portfolio of between 75 and 100 prospects
Have typical solicitation ranges of $250000 to $1000000
Close $per year using a threeyear rolling average
Close on average 10 to13 gifts per fiscal year
Provide strategic direction and coordination of the EMC Advisory Council
Develop and implement cultivation solicitation and engagement strategies which include building managing and soliciting a portfolio of major gift prospects and the broader EMC community
Establish strong working relationships with central advancement collegiate and constituent development officers and the College staff to foster a productive work environment
Work closely with the Assistant Dean of Advancement of VMCVM Director of the EMC Dean of VMCVM faculty residents farriers as well as staff of EMC and VMCVM to develop and implement cultivation and solicitation strategies in support of their programs.
Regional and national travel is required for the purposes of conducting field research cultivation solicitation and stewardship which may include overnights and weekends. The director must have the ability and willingness to travel utilizing standard commercial and/or personal modes of transportation. Additionally the ability to work nights and weekends and participation in college or university programs when possible is necessary.
Required Qualifications
Masters degree or Bachelors degree with experience equating to an advanced degree.
Demonstrated experience in fundraising sales/marketing advertising public relations communications or a related field.
Willingness to travel on a frequent basis.
Demonstrated professionalism with strong communication skills and be capable of motivating volunteers as well as donors.
Selfmotivated and have the ability to work as a team member in a complex organization.
Ability to develop and implement strategies with increasing complexity.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated successful track record in fund raising.
Experience with volunteer board management.
Preference given to candidates with experience in higher education fundraising.
Proven success in building productive relationships with senior administrators key business leaders faculty staff institutional boards volunteers and/or donors.
Previous major gifts experience working with progressively complex strategies.
Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
$90000 $100000
Hours per week
40
Review Date
June 10 2025
Additional Information
Uncommon Work Schedule (Rotating Shifts Weekend Nights)
Unable to sponsor work visas
Safe driving record
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto Ut Prosim (That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a handson transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problemsolvers. A comprehensive landgrant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges a school of medicine a veterinary medicine college Graduate School and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
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Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
