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Director of Development for Schools, Centers, Programs, and Academic Initiatives
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Director of Development for Schools, Centers, Programs, and Academic Initiatives
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Chief Objective Of Position Reporting to the Senior Associate Vice President for University Advancement, the Director of Development for Schools, Programs, and Academic Initiatives will implement annual and major gift initiatives and external engagement projects that support the University’s mission, engage in the community, provide new opportunities for students, faculty and alumni, and garner new and increased financial resources. The Director will secure major gifts that support annual and endowment fundraising objectives. The Director will serve as the chief fundraiser and liaison for the University’s academic centers, programs, schools and colleges.
Work Tasks
Build and implement a donor pipeline strategy for visit plan and schedule for engaging those prospects through a series of contacts, tracking those contacts and moving the prospects forward along the pipeline from identification to solicitation and stewardship.
Set metric goals based on prospect analysis. Annual donor visits and donor contact targets will be established in conjunction with the Senior Associate Vice President.
With the Director of Prospect Research, prioritize alumni and friends who have been researched and identified as Qualified Major Gift Prospects for cultivation or solicitations.
In conjunction with other Advancement and University leaders, collaborate on events, on and off campus, in the plans for cultivation and engagement leading to solicitation.
Prepare proposals, strategic donor briefs prior to donor visits and conversations, coordinate appropriate donor stewardship efforts, and handle necessary follow-up efforts after visits and events.
In partnership with the Special Assistant to the Vice President and Donor Relations Manager, coordinate stewardship and donor relations efforts through the year.
Work with academic and programmatic leadership across the University – the Deans, the leaders of the academic and programmatic centers to constantly identify and pursue opportunities and priorities for engaging alumni, parents, friends, and community supporters that can lead to new or increased financial support and institutional involvement.
Serve as the primary Advancement leader for academic and University initiatives to achieve fundraising goals.
Safety
Follow workplace safety regulations and adhere to applicable standards, processes, and programs established for your position.
Report unsafe work conditions to your supervisor.
Immediately report work-related incidents to your supervisor and participate in accident investigation requests.
Promote a safe and healthy work environment by ensuring the implementation of safety regulations and applicable standards, processes, and programs established for employees under your supervision.
Ensure employees under your supervision are trained in safety standards and procedures for their positions.
Report work-related incidents within 24 hours according to the procedures established by the university, state and federal guidelines.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSA's) Related To Position
Ability to think critically and problem solve.
Leverage and incorporate AI tools for work efficiencies.
Establish new and cultivate current relationships.
Multi-task in an environment with competing deadlines.
Develop and maintain detailed and accurate records.
Independently identify and research possible sources of funding.
Develop reports to communicate or present findings.
Required Education Master’s Degree or Bachelor’s degree with work experience that equates to an advanced degree.
Experience Required
Experience in development and/or advancement work or an industry equivalent.
Experience in budget management.
Experience in working with faculty or similar constituencies to construct proposals and conduct grant stewardship.
Experience with research, report and proposal writing.
Experience in fundraising campaigns.
Experience with portfolio management and success in qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
Experience achieving fundraising goals or industry equivalent, including securing principle ($1M+) and major gifts ($100,000+).
Additional Consideration - Experience
AI tools and strategies.
SLATE donor/records platform.
Proposal and grant writing.
Telework Eligibility Disclaimer This position is eligible for periodic telework as determined by the department. Eligibility is not guaranteed, and is subject to supervisor approval. Employees will be required to sign a Telework Agreement.
EEO/Diversity Statement(s) Christopher Newport University, an EO Employer, is fully Committed to Access and Opportunity.
Notice of Non-Discrimination & Title IX Policy Statement … (Title IX and non‑discrimination policy statement)
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Director of Development for Schools, Centers, Programs, and Academic Initiatives
role at
Inside Higher Ed
Chief Objective Of Position Reporting to the Senior Associate Vice President for University Advancement, the Director of Development for Schools, Programs, and Academic Initiatives will implement annual and major gift initiatives and external engagement projects that support the University’s mission, engage in the community, provide new opportunities for students, faculty and alumni, and garner new and increased financial resources. The Director will secure major gifts that support annual and endowment fundraising objectives. The Director will serve as the chief fundraiser and liaison for the University’s academic centers, programs, schools and colleges.
Work Tasks
Build and implement a donor pipeline strategy for visit plan and schedule for engaging those prospects through a series of contacts, tracking those contacts and moving the prospects forward along the pipeline from identification to solicitation and stewardship.
Set metric goals based on prospect analysis. Annual donor visits and donor contact targets will be established in conjunction with the Senior Associate Vice President.
With the Director of Prospect Research, prioritize alumni and friends who have been researched and identified as Qualified Major Gift Prospects for cultivation or solicitations.
In conjunction with other Advancement and University leaders, collaborate on events, on and off campus, in the plans for cultivation and engagement leading to solicitation.
Prepare proposals, strategic donor briefs prior to donor visits and conversations, coordinate appropriate donor stewardship efforts, and handle necessary follow-up efforts after visits and events.
In partnership with the Special Assistant to the Vice President and Donor Relations Manager, coordinate stewardship and donor relations efforts through the year.
Work with academic and programmatic leadership across the University – the Deans, the leaders of the academic and programmatic centers to constantly identify and pursue opportunities and priorities for engaging alumni, parents, friends, and community supporters that can lead to new or increased financial support and institutional involvement.
Serve as the primary Advancement leader for academic and University initiatives to achieve fundraising goals.
Safety
Follow workplace safety regulations and adhere to applicable standards, processes, and programs established for your position.
Report unsafe work conditions to your supervisor.
Immediately report work-related incidents to your supervisor and participate in accident investigation requests.
Promote a safe and healthy work environment by ensuring the implementation of safety regulations and applicable standards, processes, and programs established for employees under your supervision.
Ensure employees under your supervision are trained in safety standards and procedures for their positions.
Report work-related incidents within 24 hours according to the procedures established by the university, state and federal guidelines.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSA's) Related To Position
Ability to think critically and problem solve.
Leverage and incorporate AI tools for work efficiencies.
Establish new and cultivate current relationships.
Multi-task in an environment with competing deadlines.
Develop and maintain detailed and accurate records.
Independently identify and research possible sources of funding.
Develop reports to communicate or present findings.
Required Education Master’s Degree or Bachelor’s degree with work experience that equates to an advanced degree.
Experience Required
Experience in development and/or advancement work or an industry equivalent.
Experience in budget management.
Experience in working with faculty or similar constituencies to construct proposals and conduct grant stewardship.
Experience with research, report and proposal writing.
Experience in fundraising campaigns.
Experience with portfolio management and success in qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
Experience achieving fundraising goals or industry equivalent, including securing principle ($1M+) and major gifts ($100,000+).
Additional Consideration - Experience
AI tools and strategies.
SLATE donor/records platform.
Proposal and grant writing.
Telework Eligibility Disclaimer This position is eligible for periodic telework as determined by the department. Eligibility is not guaranteed, and is subject to supervisor approval. Employees will be required to sign a Telework Agreement.
EEO/Diversity Statement(s) Christopher Newport University, an EO Employer, is fully Committed to Access and Opportunity.
Notice of Non-Discrimination & Title IX Policy Statement … (Title IX and non‑discrimination policy statement)
#J-18808-Ljbffr