Director of Development
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Job Location:
Winston Salem, NC - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 85000 - 95000
Posted on:
8 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Summary
Join the Ramily! Winston-Salem State Universitys Office of Advancement has four (4) openings for a Director of Development assigned to one of WSSUs colleges. This job posting will remain live until all four vacancies are filled. The Director of Development (DoD) is a leader on the development team within the Division of University Advancement. A successful DoD will be a proactive and collaborative member of this dynamic team and a champion for the universitys highest funding priorities as we continue to plan for our next campaign. The Director of Development is responsible for leading fundraising efforts within an assigned college at Winston-Salem State University. Reporting to the Senior Director of Development this position works collaboratively with faculty staff alumni and university leadership to design and execute strategies to secure philanthropic support for scholarships academic programs research faculty initiatives and capital needs. The Director manages a personal portfolio of prospects cultivates and solicits major gifts and stewards donors to strengthen lifelong relationships with the university. This role requires an entrepreneurial approach strong communication skills and the ability to align donor interests with the strategic priorities of the college and WSSU . The DoD is responsible for raising at least $in new commitments annually and increasing this amount over time as the schools major and principal gift pipeline develops. Job Duties: Major Gift Fundraising and Stewardship This position is responsible for identifying qualifying visiting cultivating soliciting closing and stewarding donors to raise major gifts within a designated academic unit. Responsible for meeting aggressive fundraising metrics which are established annually with minimal supervision. Works closely with Advancement colleagues university leaders and faculty and staff to develop and execute strategies to secure major gifts and philanthropic support for assigned institutional priorities special initiatives and campaign themes within your assigned school. Manages the Deans Board of Advisors to advance your academic units development goals and priorities. Create and execute strategic advancement plans for major gift prospects as defined with capacity for gifts of $25000. Plan and execute trips to engage prospective donors one-on-one when possible building schedules around campus leaders within your academic unit. Manage communication of information including briefings development agendas and reporting to assigned faculty leaders. Collaborate with leadership faculty and development professionals to develop persuasive fundraising proposals case statements gift announcements and collateral materials. Strategic Planning and Program Implementation Establish and maintain professional relationships with faculty leadership internal colleagues key stakeholders alumni and community leaders to identify and engage potential donors. Build annual and long-term goals for philanthropy in assigned areas. Develop evaluate and refine plans and timetables for departmental or theme assignments; assist in planning and/or directing cultivation events or programs. Assist administrators and faculty in the identification and prioritization of institutional and departmental funding needs; keep abreast of departmental programs. Portfolio Development and Management Successfully maintain and manage a portfolio of major gift prospects. Follow procedures in coordination with the Advancement Services to ensure effective collecting recording accounting acknowledgement and follow-up on all private gifts to assigned areas. Monitor fundraising progress develop contact reports enter data into tracking databases and operate within a standardized metric program. Work successfully with colleagues across the institution to collaborate on prospects with multiple interests. Follow best fundraising and operational practices for the WSSU Office of University Advancement. Minimum Requirements Education: Bachelors degree required from an accredited institution; advanced degree preferred. Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of progressive fundraising development or related nonprofit experience. Proven track record of cultivating soliciting and closing major gifts ($25000) . Experience managing a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors Experience working in higher education or complex nonprofit organizations preferred. Skills & Competencies: Strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage diverse constituents including alumni donors faculty and community leaders. Track record of requesting and securing visits and following up with consistency and efficiency at a fast pace. Ability to distill complex ideas into easily understandable concepts and communicate those ideas effectively. Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to prepare donor proposals reports and presentations. Ability to manage multiple priorities set goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency with donor databases/ CRM systems (e.g. Raisers Edge Salesforce or similar) and Microsoft Office Suite. Understanding of fundraising best practices gift planning vehicles and donor stewardship. Personal Attributes: Self-starter with a high degree of initiative curiosity and independence. Strategic thinker with a collaborative mindset. Strong integrity discretion and commitment to confidentiality. Willingness to travel regionally and nationally and to work occasional evenings and weekends for donor engagement.
Preferred Years Experience Skills Training Education
Education: An advanced degree is preferred. Experience: Experience working in higher education or complex nonprofit organizations preferred. Skills & Competencies: Strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage diverse constituents including alumni donors faculty and community leaders. Track record of requesting and securing visits and following up with consistency and efficiency at a fast pace. Ability to distill complex ideas into easily understandable concepts and communicate those ideas effectively. Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to prepare donor proposals reports and presentations. Ability to independently manage multiple priorities set goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency with donor databases/ CRM systems (e.g. Raisers Edge Salesforce or similar) and Microsoft Office Suite. Understanding of fundraising best practices gift planning vehicles and donor stewardship. Personal Attributes: Self-starter with a high degree of initiative curiosity and independence. Strategic thinker with a collaborative mindset. Strong integrity discretion and commitment to confidentiality. Willingness to travel regionally and nationally and to work occasional evenings and weekends for donor engagement.
Join the Ramily! Winston-Salem State Universitys Office of Advancement has four (4) openings for a Director of Development assigned to one of WSSUs colleges. This job posting will remain live until all four vacancies are filled. The Director of Development (DoD) is a leader on the development team within the Division of University Advancement. A successful DoD will be a proactive and collaborative member of this dynamic team and a champion for the universitys highest funding priorities as we continue to plan for our next campaign. The Director of Development is responsible for leading fundraising efforts within an assigned college at Winston-Salem State University. Reporting to the Senior Director of Development this position works collaboratively with faculty staff alumni and university leadership to design and execute strategies to secure philanthropic support for scholarships academic programs research faculty initiatives and capital needs. The Director manages a personal portfolio of prospects cultivates and solicits major gifts and stewards donors to strengthen lifelong relationships with the university. This role requires an entrepreneurial approach strong communication skills and the ability to align donor interests with the strategic priorities of the college and WSSU . The DoD is responsible for raising at least $in new commitments annually and increasing this amount over time as the schools major and principal gift pipeline develops. Job Duties: Major Gift Fundraising and Stewardship This position is responsible for identifying qualifying visiting cultivating soliciting closing and stewarding donors to raise major gifts within a designated academic unit. Responsible for meeting aggressive fundraising metrics which are established annually with minimal supervision. Works closely with Advancement colleagues university leaders and faculty and staff to develop and execute strategies to secure major gifts and philanthropic support for assigned institutional priorities special initiatives and campaign themes within your assigned school. Manages the Deans Board of Advisors to advance your academic units development goals and priorities. Create and execute strategic advancement plans for major gift prospects as defined with capacity for gifts of $25000. Plan and execute trips to engage prospective donors one-on-one when possible building schedules around campus leaders within your academic unit. Manage communication of information including briefings development agendas and reporting to assigned faculty leaders. Collaborate with leadership faculty and development professionals to develop persuasive fundraising proposals case statements gift announcements and collateral materials. Strategic Planning and Program Implementation Establish and maintain professional relationships with faculty leadership internal colleagues key stakeholders alumni and community leaders to identify and engage potential donors. Build annual and long-term goals for philanthropy in assigned areas. Develop evaluate and refine plans and timetables for departmental or theme assignments; assist in planning and/or directing cultivation events or programs. Assist administrators and faculty in the identification and prioritization of institutional and departmental funding needs; keep abreast of departmental programs. Portfolio Development and Management Successfully maintain and manage a portfolio of major gift prospects. Follow procedures in coordination with the Advancement Services to ensure effective collecting recording accounting acknowledgement and follow-up on all private gifts to assigned areas. Monitor fundraising progress develop contact reports enter data into tracking databases and operate within a standardized metric program. Work successfully with colleagues across the institution to collaborate on prospects with multiple interests. Follow best fundraising and operational practices for the WSSU Office of University Advancement. Minimum Requirements Education: Bachelors degree required from an accredited institution; advanced degree preferred. Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of progressive fundraising development or related nonprofit experience. Proven track record of cultivating soliciting and closing major gifts ($25000) . Experience managing a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors Experience working in higher education or complex nonprofit organizations preferred. Skills & Competencies: Strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage diverse constituents including alumni donors faculty and community leaders. Track record of requesting and securing visits and following up with consistency and efficiency at a fast pace. Ability to distill complex ideas into easily understandable concepts and communicate those ideas effectively. Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to prepare donor proposals reports and presentations. Ability to manage multiple priorities set goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency with donor databases/ CRM systems (e.g. Raisers Edge Salesforce or similar) and Microsoft Office Suite. Understanding of fundraising best practices gift planning vehicles and donor stewardship. Personal Attributes: Self-starter with a high degree of initiative curiosity and independence. Strategic thinker with a collaborative mindset. Strong integrity discretion and commitment to confidentiality. Willingness to travel regionally and nationally and to work occasional evenings and weekends for donor engagement.
Preferred Years Experience Skills Training Education
Education: An advanced degree is preferred. Experience: Experience working in higher education or complex nonprofit organizations preferred. Skills & Competencies: Strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage diverse constituents including alumni donors faculty and community leaders. Track record of requesting and securing visits and following up with consistency and efficiency at a fast pace. Ability to distill complex ideas into easily understandable concepts and communicate those ideas effectively. Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to prepare donor proposals reports and presentations. Ability to independently manage multiple priorities set goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency with donor databases/ CRM systems (e.g. Raisers Edge Salesforce or similar) and Microsoft Office Suite. Understanding of fundraising best practices gift planning vehicles and donor stewardship. Personal Attributes: Self-starter with a high degree of initiative curiosity and independence. Strategic thinker with a collaborative mindset. Strong integrity discretion and commitment to confidentiality. Willingness to travel regionally and nationally and to work occasional evenings and weekends for donor engagement.
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