Director, Development
Director, Development
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Job Description
Job Summary:
Direct the fund-raising activities targeted at individuals corporations and foundations to broaden the base of funding sources for specific departments/colleges of the University. Responsibly for building relationships with alumni friends foundation and corporations to increase philanthropic support.
Essential Functions:
Understand the mission and needs of The University of Akron and build relationships with alumni friends foundations and corporations to increase philanthropic support.
Identify cultivate and steward donor relationships implementing short- and long-range strategic plans to guide engagement and meet fundraising goals.
Pursue donor connections and capacity aligning donor interests and passions with opportunities at the University to generate gifts.
Travel to donors as needed. Solicit for gifts (and know how to close a gift) via face-to-face meetings creative proposals phone calls letters emails and special eventsannual metrics that will determine success in the position.
Implement and maximize stewardship opportunities to enhance relationships and continue positive momentum.
Display exceptional interpersonal skills that help build rapport and trust among donors colleagues faculty and staff across the University.
Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills especially the ability to write grammatically correct letters persuasive proposals endowment descriptions and case statements.
Work with colleagues faculty and staff to plan and execute programs and activities that raise the visibility of the University and generate support; responsibilities may include managing college boards planning special events and promoting seminars that highlight UAs areas of expertise.
Attend work-related events that occur outside of the traditional workday including weekends.
Understand and efficiently use Microsoft Office products including Word and Excel; knowledge of Adobe products such as Photoshop and InDesign a plus.
Additional Position Information:
Education:
Requires a relevant Bachelors Degree.
Licenses/Certifications/Requirements:
Valid drivers license State of Ohio
Experience:
Requires a minimum of 4 years experience in fundraising or alumni relations or sales and marketing. Alternatively significant experience working in higher education with demonstrated leadership supporting a college or a dean. Higher education fundraising preferred.
Application Instructions:
In order to be considered for this position please complete the online application and attach your resume.
Application Deadline:
Review of applicants will begin on July 16 2025.
Compensation:
The compensation for this position is commensurate with experience.
FLSA Status (exempt/nonexempt):
Union Affiliation (if applicable):
For assistance with your application or attachments please contact the Human Resources representative listed:
Sena JodoinEmail:
Background Check Statement
The University of Akron is committed to providing a safe environment for all students and employees. The University endeavors to protect the health welfare and safety of all students employees and visitors on our campus. As such all offers of employment with The University of Akron are contingent upon verification of credentials and satisfactory completion of a criminal background check. Some positions may require additional credit investigation and a pre-employment driving record search.
Non-Discrimination Statement
The University of Akron is an Equal Education and Employment Institution. View our Non-Discrimination Statement for more information. Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veterans.
State of Residence Statement
It is the expectation of the University of Akron that allwork performed as an employee ofthe University will be performed in Ohio.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
