What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regional Development Director position at Core Ventures LLC?
The Company :
Taylor University's mission is to cultivate servant-leaders with a passion for sharing Christ's redemptive love, grace, and truth with a world in need. As a community, faculty, staff, and students are dedicated to living out Christ's love and truth in every aspect of life, worshiping together, serving one another, and growing in faith-whether in the classroom, on the field, in chapel, or anywhere we engage in Life Together. This commitment fosters a culture defined by servant leadership, purpose, joy, hospitality, and excellence.
The Position :
The Regional Development Directory will cultivate and maintain relationships with alumni, donors, and community leaders to secure financial support for Taylor University. They are responsible for overseeing fundraising efforts within the NW region. The director works closely with university leadership to develop and implement fundraising strategies aligned with the university's goals. Additionally, they organize events and outreach programs to engage potential donors and promote the university's mission and needs.
Responsibilities :
- Develop and Execute Fundraising Strategies : Develop and execute a program to engage alumni, parents, and friends, identifying prospects and creating tailored strategies to align their interests with Taylor's mission.
- Cultivate and Solicit Support : Orchestrate meaningful engagements to build commitment and solicit contributions aligned with the university's mission.
- Steward Gifts and Build Expertise : Steward major gifts, learn planned giving strategies, and collaborate with the Planned Giving Director.
- Collaborate Across University Teams : Work with leadership, teams, and attend key events to support fundraising efforts.
- Manage Portfolio and Achieve Fundraising Goals : Make a minimum of 150 face-to-face visits each year (manage a portfolio of 150 top prospects). While this includes asking for gifts of $10K or more, you will give increased focus on gifts from $100K and above. Aim to secure $1 million yearly in commitments from cash / pledges, irrevocable (charitable gift annuities, charitable trusts), and revocable (bequests, beneficiary designation of life insurance, retirement plans, etc.) categories in the first two years and $1.5 million in subsequent years.
Qualifications :
Salary : $100,000
