Executive Director of Principal Gifts

About the Company

Top-rated private research university

Industry
Higher Education

Type
Educational Institution

Founded
1876

Employees
10,001

Categories

• Higher Education
• Information Technology
• Education
• Colleges & Universities
• Healthcare
• Hospitals & Clinics
• Johns Hopkins University

Specialties

• Education
• Research
• Patient Care
• Medicine
• Nursing
• Public Health
• International Relations
• and Engineering

About the Role

The Company is seeking an Executive Director of Principal Gifts to lead its philanthropic efforts and foster enduring relationships that result in advocacy and support for the institution. The successful candidate will be responsible for directing the Office of Principal Gifts, which focuses on high-level giving. This role involves strategic program and team management, execution of a strategic plan to increase revenue from major donors, and close collaboration with university leadership, trustees, and volunteers. The Executive Director will also be instrumental in prospect cultivation, engagement, and stewardship, particularly in the solicitation of new and unaffiliated prospective donors. The position requires a minimum of a Bachelor's degree, 10 years of professional experience, including significant success in soliciting seven and eight-figure gifts, and a proven ability to lead and manage fundraising programs.Applicants for the Executive Director of Principal Gifts at the company should be passionate about the impact of philanthropy on a research institution and be adept at translating institutional priorities into compelling philanthropic opportunities. The role demands a leader with excellent communication skills, the ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, and a commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree and experience with transformational giving. They will also be comfortable working with high-net-worth individuals and have a deep understanding of the fundraising profession. The Executive Director will be expected to uphold the institution's core values and play a key role in driving transformative philanthropic contributions to support the mission of the organization.

Hiring Manager Title
Senior Associate Vice President (SAVP), Philanthropic Partnerships and Senior Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations

Travel Percent
Less than 10%

Functions

• CEO/President
• Non-Profit Management
• Operations
• General Management
• Strategy