Regional Development Director

Job Description

Job Description

The Company :

Taylor Universitys mission is to cultivate servant-leaders with a passion for sharing Christs redemptive love, grace, and truth with a world in need. As a community, faculty, staff, and students are dedicated to living out Christs love and truth in every aspect of life, worshiping together, serving one another, and growing in faithwhether 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 universitys goals. Additionally, they organize events and outreach programs to engage potential donors and promote the universitys 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 Taylors mission.
• Cultivate and Solicit Support : Orchestrate meaningful engagements to build commitment and solicit contributions aligned with the universitys 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 : Handle a portfolio of 150 prospects. Conduct a minimum of 150 face-to-face visits annually and aim for fundraising commitments of $11.5 million per year.

Qualifications :

Salary : $12