What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Development I, College of Business position at Oregon State University Foundation?
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COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
The College of Business at Oregon State University is a community- 180 faculty and staff, 4,500 students, about 1,600 new students and 1,000 graduates each year, and more than 34,000 alumni across the globe. We have both a sense of history and a vision for the future. We elevate business for everyone. We elevate business education to support success for all learners, everywhere. We elevate business research to guide action today and help reimagine tomorrow. We elevate business communities to power economies and positive change across Oregon, the nation, and the world.
Founded in 1908, the college offers more than 30 business and design degrees and degree options, with undergraduate Bachelor of Arts and Science, Master's of Science, MBA and Ph.D. programs. We run business education at OSU Corvallis campus, OSU-Cascades in Bend, Oregon, and robust and highly acclaimed graduate and undergraduate degree programs online with OSU Ecampus. We offer certificate programs for graduate, undergraduate and continuing and professional education as well as a growing portfolio of micro credentials designed for all learners.
We are committed to providing the best business education in Oregon- accessibly, inclusively, and flexibly- the way our students, alumni, and industry partners demand business education now. We are committed to student success. We believe in developing knowledge and skills through experiences both inside and outside the classroom. We make sure we are providing opportunities for internships, service learning, research, study abroad and other creative and professional work projects. For example, Blueprint is our award-winning education-to-career curriculum model that supports our students' professional development-every student graduates with the knowledge, skills and network needed to excel in the workplace. This breakthrough curricular model earned national recognition and funding from Strada Education Network.
We work together, year over year, doubling down on our strengths, continuing to invest in our people and resources and with an unwavering commitment to building an inclusive culture among students, faculty, staff, alumni, partners and friends that will strengthen our whole community.
POSITION SUMMARY
This position is a front-line fundraising position responsible for managing a comprehensive major gift program. The Director of Development is expected to devote 80% of work time to major gift fundraising activities and 20% of work time to administrative responsibilities.
Work Location
The work location for this position is the OSU Foundation’s Corvallis, Oregon office.
The Foundation offers a program called Core Work Days, a hybrid approach combining remote and in office work days. Unless traveling for work, Foundation employees are in office on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, and work remotely, if preferred, on Monday and Friday.
Measures of Success
- Meet agreed upon annual goal for direct contacts with gift prospects and donors through telephone calls and visits.
- Meet agreed upon annual goal for number of proposals to potential major gift donors.
- Personally cultivate and close, annually, $1M to $2.5M (depending on job level) in countable gifts.
Key Partners
In addition to OSU Foundation colleagues, the key partners for this position are the unit’s Deans / Directors and appropriate faculty.
Position Accountabilities
Major Duties
Major Gift Fundraising
Serve as a development officer for one of the units that comprise the division and working closely with the senior director of development, and dean or director of that unit to identify and advance the philanthropic priorities of the unit and to create an articulate and compelling case for support for the unit.
Advance the number and quality of leadership ($1 million and above) gift conversations in close partnership with the Senior Director of Development.
Potential Donor Discovery
Develop and implement a long-range strategic planning process to increase and grow the major gift pipeline and overall fundraising success over the next five to ten years.
Engagement
Develop, manage and contribute to the success of the volunteer structures, corporate partner programs, and events focused on increasing private support to the assigned units within the Division.
Leadership
Provide visible leadership across the entire organization by engaging in organization-wide activities such as development management meetings, all-staff meetings, and staff events.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree and three years of major gift development experience in higher education or related work experience. Education and experience equivalencies will be considered. This position requires the ability to travel frequently, at times requiring overnight stays, and by various modes of transportation.
Core Values
We strive to be one of the best places to work in the country. We know that our success depends in large part on the people who carry out our mission. It’s what we do –and how we do it - that makes the difference. Our core values reflect our approach to work and to each other, and we are committed to conduct consistent with these values.
collaborative
What We Offer : Annual salary range starting at $85,000
FLSA Status : Exempt
Comprehensive Benefits : a comprehensive total compensation package, which includes :
Professional Growth : At OSU Foundation, we believe in investing in our employees' development. We provide ongoing training and opportunities for advancement.
Innovative Work Environment : Join a team of talented professionals in a stimulating and collaborative work atmosphere
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Salary : $85,000
