Development Director - Podiatric Medicine & Health Sciences

Samuelmerritt; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Samuel Merritt University in Oakland, CA, is seeking a Development Director for Podiatric Medicine, Health Sciences and Community Engagement to build a major gift pipeline and advance a campus-wide campaign.

You will manage a portfolio of major donors, collaborate with deans and faculty, and coordinate cultivation events while reporting to the Senior Director of Philanthropy. Strong communication and donor-relations experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• 3–5 years of fundraising or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors through all phases of the giving cycle.
• Develop and meet annual fundraising goals in collaboration with senior leadership.
• Coordinate donor visits, cultivation events, and stewardship communications.
• Maintain accurate donor records and collaborate with campus leadership on funding priorities.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Monday.com

Teams

Thankview

Workday

Job description

Samuel Merritt University in Oakland, CA, is seeking a Development Director for Podiatric Medicine, Health Sciences and Community Engagement to build a major gift pipeline and advance a campus-wide campaign.

You will manage a portfolio of major donors, collaborate with deans and faculty, and coordinate cultivation events while reporting to the Senior Director of Philanthropy. Strong communication and donor-relations experience preferred.