Development Director & Team Lead, Central Region

Wayne State University; Dayton (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Dayton Advancement Office is seeking a Director and Team Lead, Development for the Central Region who will inspire a team, cultivate meaningful donor relationships, and lead major gift success across the Central Region. The Director will work from an office at University of Dayton or a home office in the Central Region, with travel as needed.

Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree and significant fundraising leadership experience, with proficiency in MS Office and fundraising

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Six years of experience in university based or non-profit fundraising.
• Leadership experience in both formal and informal settings.
• Success in working with individual donor gifts of six/seven figures or more, achieving a track record of reaching and/or exceeding goals.
• Ability to work collaboratively on a team and meet performance deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Valid driver’s license, low risk driving record, and insurability by the University.
• Must be willing to travel and work some weekend and evening hours on occasion.
• An advanced degree and/or professional fundraising certification.
• 7+ years of experience in university based or non-profit fundraising, demonstrating success in working with individual donor gifts of six/seven figures or more, and reaching and/or exceeding goals.
• Demonstrated experience in hiring, coaching, supervising, and developing professional staff in a collaborative, but demanding environment.
• Demonstrated experience in developing short term and long-term strategies for prospects; providing exceptional service and stewardship to prospects; adapting to changing needs and environments effectively; managing multiple, concurrent tasks.
• Experience leading difficult dialogues with internal and external constituents.
• Commitment to the University’s Catholic/Marianist character, personal integrity and a strong work ethic.
• Proficiency in using advancement database (i.e. Raiser's Edge, Salesforce, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Inspire and coach a region-based advancement team to achieve fundraising goals.
• Cultivate meaningful donor relationships and close major gifts six/seven figures or more.
• Collaborate across departments and manage competing priorities to meet deadlines.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Team collaboration

MS Office proficiency

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Tools

Raiser's Edge

Salesforce

Job description

The University of Dayton Advancement Office is seeking a Director and Team Lead, Development for the Central Region who will inspire a team, cultivate meaningful donor relationships, and lead major gift success across the Central Region. The Director will work from an office at University of Dayton or a home office in the Central Region, with travel as needed.

Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree and significant fundraising leadership experience, with proficiency in MS Office and fundraising