What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Director of Development for the College of Business position at San José State University?
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Senior Director of Development for the College of Business
Job Summary
Under the general direction of the Executive Director of Development, the Senior Director of Development for the College of Business develops and executes strategies to secure philanthropic support for San José State University fundraising priorities identified by the University’s leadership in collaboration with University Advancement. Responsibilities include but are not limited to identifying, qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding individuals capable of giving major gifts to SJSU. In support of these efforts, the Senior Director of Development initiates, maintains and strengthens close working relationships with key academic leaders, campus administrators, various stakeholders, and University Advancement colleagues.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage an assigned prospective donor portfolio of key individuals supporting university and Lucas College and Graduate School of Business fundraising priorities.
- Coordinate with Prospect Research team to expand and enhance a prospect pipeline that aligns with university and campaign priorities.
- Actively manage a prospect / donor portfolio with annual goals for personal visits and fundraising outcomes based on established metrics.
- Develop and execute sound strategies to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward major gift prospects / donors.
- Present and regularly review top prospect strategies with immediate supervisor and other key team members, as appropriate.
- Work collaboratively with the leadership of the College, key university administrators and other stakeholders, offering them counsel on donor-centric cultivation and solicitation strategy, as appropriate.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues in Major Gifts, Annual Giving, Planned Giving, Corporate and Foundation Relations and Development Research.
- Work with volunteer leadership providing them direction and support in maximizing the College’s major gift fundraising potential.
- Focus on securing funding for designated priorities including academic programs, endowed chairs and professorships, scholarships, unrestricted support, facility renovations, new facilities and other specified priorities.
- Collaborate with stewardship colleagues with donor stewardship efforts particularly pertaining to the College and help promote a culture of gratitude among internal and external constituents.
- Effectively utilize campus data management system and enter prospect / donor contact reports and relevant data in a timely fashion.
- Prepare written donor cultivation, solicitation plans and proposals.
- Participate in staff meetings including prospect review and strategy sessions, and attend conferences, seminars, and other development training as feasible and appropriate.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Compensation
Classification : Administrator II
Anticipated Hiring Range : $10,834 / month - $11,250 / month
CSU Salary Range : $4,812 / month - $15,449 / month
The final hiring salary will be commensurate with experience.
San José State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30-35% of your base salary. For more information on programs available, please see the Employee Benefits Summary.
Application Procedure
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All applicants must apply within the specified application period : December 5, 2024 through December 19, 2024 . This position is open until filled; however, applications received after screening has begun will be considered at the discretion of the university.
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Salary : $4,812 - $15,449