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Senior Director of Development (Libraries)
$98k-143k (estimate)
Full Time
1 Week Ago
The Ohio State University is Hiring a Senior Director of Development (Libraries) Near Columbus, OH
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DepartmentAdvancement | Development General
Position OverviewThe Senior Director of Development will understand the mission, needs and value proposition of the university and University Libraries, and build relationships with prospective donors to increase philanthropic support. Donors such as alumni, friends, and/or grateful patients will be identified by listening for opportunities to align their interests and passions with opportunities to donate to the university. The Senior Director working jointly with Libraries leadership and Central Advancement will assist in building and supporting the libraries strategic plan and create and implement a libraries fundraising plan and conceptualize fund raising projects, set fundraising priorities and discover new prospects.
The aim of the role is to actively manage a portfolio of prospective donors to be asked for major gifts of $100,000 and above. Preparation for the “ask” will include creative and strategic utilization of resources to determine the prospective donor’s capacity for giving, build their interest, raise their sights, sustain their engagement and obtain a gift. Success in the position will be guided by annual metrics such as number of monthly meetings, number of gift commitments, and dollars raised. Central resources such as a robust donor database and reporting and analytics tools exist to help the role achieve goals and manage an allocated budget.
The Senior Director reports to the Assistant Vice President, Development and serves and works closely with the Vice Provost and Dean for University Libraries and their leadership and operates with a high degree of independence to make decisions, solve problems, negotiate, and adapt to shifting priorities. Expectations include stellar communications and interactions with constituents, collaboration with colleagues across Advancement and the university and Wexner Medical Center with diplomacy and discretion. This role requires frequent workweek travel including approximately one or two overnight trips per month, regular in-state and out of state travel and occasional evening and weekend work.
All members of Advancement are part of creating an inclusive culture that inspires an exceptionally diverse and talented team and are measured on their adherence to the following core competencies: leadership, continuous improvement, teamwork and collaboration, and communication/interpersonal effectiveness. All members are also expected to exhibit The Ohio State University’s Shared Values which include Excellence and Impact, Diversity and Innovation, Inclusion and Equity, Care and Compassion, and Integrity and Respect.
Department OverviewUniversity Libraries is excited to be searching for a new Senior Director to help fulfill its strategic plan. The Ohio State University Libraries aspires to be the leading library advancing the educational, research and engagement missions of a national flagship public university. The University Libraries promotes innovative research and creative expression, advances effective teaching, curates and preserves information essential for scholarship and learning at Ohio State and shares knowledge and culture with the people of Ohio, the nation and the world. The University Libraries development team works closely together to implement and expand fundraising efforts in support of University Libraries’ strategic directions (https://library.osu.edu/strategic-directions), fundraising focus areas and embracing and advancing the Libraries’ inclusive culture. Join a development team with a fundraiser leader who has a passion for developing fundraising advancement professionals.
Duties And Responsibilities75% - Fundraising
Identifies, qualifies, and cultivates a portfolio of prospective major gift donors. Pursues connections and discovers donor values, capacity, interests and passions. Ensures quality and positive momentum within assigned portfolio to convert prospects to donors. Builds context for gift proposals, develops and implements strategic gift solicitations. Maximizes opportunities to steward donors to further enhance relationships.
20% - Management
Provides management of team members through leadership, coaching and mentorship to develop fundraising and donor relations skills. Contributes to Advancement team strategies and helps drive initiatives through completion. Provides support for the continued trajectory of increase in new fundraising activity and philanthropic receipts to achieve college goals while driving enhancement of current and creation of new innovative programs.
Recruits, trains, evaluates, motivates, and coaches employees of various backgrounds and identities; establishes and monitors goals, provides performance feedback and coaching, and supports professional development; completes annual performance management procedures; manages performance issues; is responsible for using independent, consistent and fair judgement in exercising authority; develops procedures, assigns and prioritizes work, and ensures that the resources needed to accomplish work are provided; builds a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging amongst team members.
5% - Miscellaneous
Completes special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
Metrics and CollaborationThe annual performance of all fundraisers at Ohio State is measured by the number of qualifications, cultivations, solicitations and commitments and dollars raised the individual accrues over each fiscal year. Each fundraiser may have different expectations regarding these figures based upon, but not limited to, their experience level, unit size, prospect portfolio, past performance, etc. Goal setting is done with the individual’s manager prior to each fiscal year to assure transparency, consistency and alignment.
All fundraisers at Ohio State are encouraged and expected to collaborate with their colleagues across the institution and can be counted as ‘Secondary’ on a gift in the solicitation, commitment and dollars raised phases of the development cycle. A secondary fundraiser can be considered when a team is working on a multi-unit gift, the fundraiser is a subject matter expert in an area critical to the solicitation or a fundraiser has a pre-existing, meaningful relationship with the donor and their participation helps move the gift forward.
Required Qualifications
Commitment to InclusionThe Office of Advancement is committed to active allyship in addressing and dismantling the inequities created by systemic racism and implicit, long-held bias. We pledge to act with kindness, respect, and integrity at all times, trust ourselves and our colleagues and empower their whole identities, and hear and see our colleagues’ ideas, voices, and perspectives, acknowledging that we are better together.
You Need to KnowAside from the unparalleled benefits of working for The Ohio State University and working in the diverse, smart, enjoyable, and growing city of Columbus, Ohio, this opportunity provides exceptional rewards that arise from working for an institution doing worldwide life-changing research and outreach. Learn more here: https://hr.osu.edu/careers/.
In accordance with the Disaster Preparedness and University State of Emergency Policy 6.17 this position has been designated as a standby position.
Additional InformationTo learn more about the Office of Advancement, please visit advancement.osu.edu.
The budget for this position is up to $114,880. The offer for this position will be based on internal equity, and the candidate's qualifications.
Function: Development and Engagement
Sub-function: Development
Career Band: Specialized
Career Level: S4
Location:
Thompson Library (0050)
Position TypeRegular
Scheduled Hours40
ShiftFirst Shift
Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.Thank you for your interest in positions at The Ohio State University and Wexner Medical Center. Once you have applied, the most updated information on the status of your application can be found by visiting the Candidate Home section of this site. Please view your submitted applications by logging in and reviewing your status. For answers to additional questions please review the frequently asked questions.
The Ohio State University is an equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other basis under the law.
Applicants are encouraged to complete and submit the Equal Employment Identification form.
Current Employees And StudentsIf you are currently employed or enrolled as a student at The Ohio State University, please log in to Workday to use the internal application process.
Welcome To The Ohio State University's Career Site. We Invite You To Apply To Positions Of Interest. In Order To Ensure Your Application Is Complete, You Must Complete The Following
- Ensure you have all necessary documents available when starting the application process. You can review the additional job description section on postings for documents that may be required.
- Prior to submitting your application, please review and update (if necessary) the information in your candidate profile as it will transfer to your application.
DepartmentAdvancement | Development General
Position OverviewThe Senior Director of Development will understand the mission, needs and value proposition of the university and University Libraries, and build relationships with prospective donors to increase philanthropic support. Donors such as alumni, friends, and/or grateful patients will be identified by listening for opportunities to align their interests and passions with opportunities to donate to the university. The Senior Director working jointly with Libraries leadership and Central Advancement will assist in building and supporting the libraries strategic plan and create and implement a libraries fundraising plan and conceptualize fund raising projects, set fundraising priorities and discover new prospects.
The aim of the role is to actively manage a portfolio of prospective donors to be asked for major gifts of $100,000 and above. Preparation for the “ask” will include creative and strategic utilization of resources to determine the prospective donor’s capacity for giving, build their interest, raise their sights, sustain their engagement and obtain a gift. Success in the position will be guided by annual metrics such as number of monthly meetings, number of gift commitments, and dollars raised. Central resources such as a robust donor database and reporting and analytics tools exist to help the role achieve goals and manage an allocated budget.
The Senior Director reports to the Assistant Vice President, Development and serves and works closely with the Vice Provost and Dean for University Libraries and their leadership and operates with a high degree of independence to make decisions, solve problems, negotiate, and adapt to shifting priorities. Expectations include stellar communications and interactions with constituents, collaboration with colleagues across Advancement and the university and Wexner Medical Center with diplomacy and discretion. This role requires frequent workweek travel including approximately one or two overnight trips per month, regular in-state and out of state travel and occasional evening and weekend work.
All members of Advancement are part of creating an inclusive culture that inspires an exceptionally diverse and talented team and are measured on their adherence to the following core competencies: leadership, continuous improvement, teamwork and collaboration, and communication/interpersonal effectiveness. All members are also expected to exhibit The Ohio State University’s Shared Values which include Excellence and Impact, Diversity and Innovation, Inclusion and Equity, Care and Compassion, and Integrity and Respect.
Department OverviewUniversity Libraries is excited to be searching for a new Senior Director to help fulfill its strategic plan. The Ohio State University Libraries aspires to be the leading library advancing the educational, research and engagement missions of a national flagship public university. The University Libraries promotes innovative research and creative expression, advances effective teaching, curates and preserves information essential for scholarship and learning at Ohio State and shares knowledge and culture with the people of Ohio, the nation and the world. The University Libraries development team works closely together to implement and expand fundraising efforts in support of University Libraries’ strategic directions (https://library.osu.edu/strategic-directions), fundraising focus areas and embracing and advancing the Libraries’ inclusive culture. Join a development team with a fundraiser leader who has a passion for developing fundraising advancement professionals.
Duties And Responsibilities75% - Fundraising
Identifies, qualifies, and cultivates a portfolio of prospective major gift donors. Pursues connections and discovers donor values, capacity, interests and passions. Ensures quality and positive momentum within assigned portfolio to convert prospects to donors. Builds context for gift proposals, develops and implements strategic gift solicitations. Maximizes opportunities to steward donors to further enhance relationships.
20% - Management
Provides management of team members through leadership, coaching and mentorship to develop fundraising and donor relations skills. Contributes to Advancement team strategies and helps drive initiatives through completion. Provides support for the continued trajectory of increase in new fundraising activity and philanthropic receipts to achieve college goals while driving enhancement of current and creation of new innovative programs.
Recruits, trains, evaluates, motivates, and coaches employees of various backgrounds and identities; establishes and monitors goals, provides performance feedback and coaching, and supports professional development; completes annual performance management procedures; manages performance issues; is responsible for using independent, consistent and fair judgement in exercising authority; develops procedures, assigns and prioritizes work, and ensures that the resources needed to accomplish work are provided; builds a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging amongst team members.
5% - Miscellaneous
Completes special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
Metrics and CollaborationThe annual performance of all fundraisers at Ohio State is measured by the number of qualifications, cultivations, solicitations and commitments and dollars raised the individual accrues over each fiscal year. Each fundraiser may have different expectations regarding these figures based upon, but not limited to, their experience level, unit size, prospect portfolio, past performance, etc. Goal setting is done with the individual’s manager prior to each fiscal year to assure transparency, consistency and alignment.
All fundraisers at Ohio State are encouraged and expected to collaborate with their colleagues across the institution and can be counted as ‘Secondary’ on a gift in the solicitation, commitment and dollars raised phases of the development cycle. A secondary fundraiser can be considered when a team is working on a multi-unit gift, the fundraiser is a subject matter expert in an area critical to the solicitation or a fundraiser has a pre-existing, meaningful relationship with the donor and their participation helps move the gift forward.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education/experience.
- Six (6) years of relevant experience with at least four (4) years of professional fundraising experience (building relationships towards philanthropic end through making calls, conducting face-to-face appointments, creating and presenting proposals, closing gifts) and two (2) years of related experience in marketing, sales, public relations, financial advisement, account management or related field with emphasis on donor cultivation, solicitation and relationship cultivation of individuals/businesses.
- At least three (3) years of management experience.
- At least six (6) years of professional fundraising experience raising the highest level of philanthropic gifts at an organization (preferably five or six figures and above).
- At least six (6) years of professional fundraising experience in higher education or a hospital/health care environment.
- Experience working in other advancement departments such as donor relations and stewardship, donor communications and/or alumni relations.
Commitment to InclusionThe Office of Advancement is committed to active allyship in addressing and dismantling the inequities created by systemic racism and implicit, long-held bias. We pledge to act with kindness, respect, and integrity at all times, trust ourselves and our colleagues and empower their whole identities, and hear and see our colleagues’ ideas, voices, and perspectives, acknowledging that we are better together.
You Need to KnowAside from the unparalleled benefits of working for The Ohio State University and working in the diverse, smart, enjoyable, and growing city of Columbus, Ohio, this opportunity provides exceptional rewards that arise from working for an institution doing worldwide life-changing research and outreach. Learn more here: https://hr.osu.edu/careers/.
In accordance with the Disaster Preparedness and University State of Emergency Policy 6.17 this position has been designated as a standby position.
Additional InformationTo learn more about the Office of Advancement, please visit advancement.osu.edu.
The budget for this position is up to $114,880. The offer for this position will be based on internal equity, and the candidate's qualifications.
Function: Development and Engagement
Sub-function: Development
Career Band: Specialized
Career Level: S4
Location:
Thompson Library (0050)
Position TypeRegular
Scheduled Hours40
ShiftFirst Shift
Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.Thank you for your interest in positions at The Ohio State University and Wexner Medical Center. Once you have applied, the most updated information on the status of your application can be found by visiting the Candidate Home section of this site. Please view your submitted applications by logging in and reviewing your status. For answers to additional questions please review the frequently asked questions.
The Ohio State University is an equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other basis under the law.
Applicants are encouraged to complete and submit the Equal Employment Identification form.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
SALARY
$98k-143k (estimate)
POST DATE
06/20/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
07/17/2024
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