Senior Director of Philanthropy

This is not a University Position:Seeking a highly motivated, dynamic individual to join our advancement team.Fundraising at Marshall University is managed by the Marshall University Foundation which has a centralized function for all campus philanthropic activities. The mission of the Foundation is to support and promote the activities and programs of Marshall University. This is accomplished by providing advice and counsel regarding philanthropy and fundraising, managing gifts and pledges on behalf of the university and providing a strong base of private-sector support for the university.POSITION SUMMARYUnder the general leadership of the Foundation’s Chief Development Officer (CDO), the Director of Philanthropy is charged with raising private gifts for the university. This position's primary responsibility is to cultivate, solicit and steward gift prospects and donors capable of making major gifts. The Director of Philanthropy will manage a donor prospect base and will be expected to meet or exceed the organization’s defined development activity performance goals.Consistent with the Foundation’s and the University’s Strategic Plan, the Director of Philanthropy will pursue fundraising opportunities for University and Foundation priorities as they develop and as appropriate to match donor interest to University and Foundation needs.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES* Works closely with the Chief Development Officer and Development staff, university deans, faculty and key volunteers to pursue a coordinated and strategic program of cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of donor prospects.* Manage a major gift prospect portfolio of current, lapsed and prospective donors with the capacity to make gifts greater than $25,000.* Develop and implement strategies, proposals and presentations for building and maintaining long term fundraising relationships with donor prospects.* Document contacts and strategies using the moves management system.* Adhere to the Foundation's policies and procedures for accepting, recording and acknowledging gifts and pledges.* Monitor expenditures against an approved budget.* Participate as a full member of the advancement team attending prospect management meetings, professional development activities and other staff meetings as appropriate.* Pursue professional growth activities with the approval of the Chief Development Officer.Located in Southwestern West Virginia, which is a land of rich heritage, unparalleled beauty and warm hospitality. The Foundation was established in 1947. The Marshall University Foundation, Inc., has assets of over $380 million and growing. The Foundation is the 501(C)(3) organization that receives, invests and distributes all gifts for Marshall University.Marshall University has achieved national recognition through its academic and athletic programs. Named after John Marshall, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, Marshall Academy was established in 1837 and became a university in 1961. Marshall is an exemplar of excellence in teaching and learning and continues to place its highest priority on providing outstanding undergraduate and graduate education to its more than 16,000 students.This position is with The Marshall University Foundation, Inc. and is not a university/state position. The Foundation offers an excellent benefit package some of which includes medical, dental, vision, paid holidays, annual leave, sick leave, Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), and Flexible Spending Account (FSA). Place of employment is located within the beautiful Brad D. Smith Foundation Hall, Home of the Erickson Alumni Center.

Salary : $25,000