Position Title : Development Director 1

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University Job Title : Development Officer, Schwarzman Center

Work Week : Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)

Responsibilities :

• Serve as strategic adviser to school / unit leadership on development issues. Develop fundraising priorities and articulate the mission and priorities to support the cultivation and solicitation of a wide array of potential donors.
• Collaborate with and provide proactive support to individual giving officers in the central Office of Development, serving as a knowledgeable resource in support of potential school / unit prospect and donor development.
• Provide fundraising guidance and training, as needed, to school / unit leadership, faculty (where appropriate) and other staff in areas such as development of gift opportunities, donor cultivation and solicitation strategies, and stewardship plans.
• May manage limited portfolio of donors and prospects, developing cultivation and solicitation strategies.
• Work with other Development units (e.g., Planned Giving, Corporate & Foundation Relations) to identify, engage and steward appropriate prospects.
• Craft content for use in school / unit fundraising and alumni engagement activities, including correspondence, proposals, briefings, and endowed gift agreements.
• Evaluate existing stewardship program; develop and implement changes as appropriate; and oversee and manage ongoing program.
• Manage or co-manage administrative support staff and / or student assistants, as needed.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills :

• Excellent written and oral communication skills with special emphasis on advanced writing ability.
• Demonstrates initiative, drive, and resiliency to secure meetings with prospective donors.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects effectively and maintain a high degree of professionalism.
• The interest and ability to be an active presence at the Center to look for opportunities to engage new donors.

Preferred Education :

Experience fundraising in the arts and / or the nonprofit sector, especially higher education. Familiarity with event planning, organizing and staffing site visits.

Experience with the cultural sector (nonprofit and / or commercial such as TV / film / media, theater, dance, music, comedy).

Bachelor's degree and a minimum of six or more years of experience in development / fundraising, or other relationship-building areas in complex organizations;

or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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Last updated : 2024-09-10