What are the responsibilities and job description for the Strategic Fundraising Leader position at Shippensburg University Foundation?
Job Summary
The Shippensburg University Foundation seeks a seasoned Vice President and Chief Development Officer to spearhead its major gift fundraising, planned giving, corporate and foundation, and annual fund initiatives. This strategic leader will play a pivotal role in securing significant financial resources to support the University's mission and goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the President & CEO in cultivating prospective donors and soliciting major, principal, and transformative gifts.
- Maintain an actively managed personal prospect pool of at least 100 principal and transformative donor prospects.
- Direct the fundraising program, including budget management, fundraising staff supervision, planning, staff development, and evaluation.
- Serve as a member of the President & CEO's management team and participate in formulating and administering SU Foundation policies.
- Develop and execute fundraising policies, structure, and personnel plans to accomplish mutually agreed philanthropic objectives.
Requirements
- Credibility and sound judgment to effectively engage major donors, volunteers, and other key constituents in the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of key prospects and donors.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including donors, board members, and University and Foundation staff.
- High level of integrity, professionalism, and commitment to the Shippensburg University Foundation's mission.
About Us
The Shippensburg University Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, was established in 1977 to seek financial resources and provide services to support and enhance Shippensburg University's mission of student learning and personal development.
Location
Shippensburg lies in the Cumberland Valley, 40 miles southwest of the state Capitol of Harrisburg, and is part of the Harrisburg–Carlisle Metropolitan Statistical Area.
