Development Leader: Major Gifts & Growth Strategy

Association of Fundraising Professionals; Vermillion (SD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

University of South Dakota Foundation & Alumni Association seeks an experienced Vice President of Development to lead strategy and performance of the Development team. The role combines frontline fundraising with leadership, managing principal and major gift prospects and closing six- to seven-figure gifts.

Reporting to the President & CEO and serving on the Executive Team, the VP will shape program growth, staffing, budgeting and data-driven decision making from a national donor-engagement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with seven+ years of fundraising experience.
• Proven track record in major gift fundraising and leading teams.
• Ability to set strategy, drive performance and grow philanthropic program.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy and performance of the Development team.
• Manage a portfolio of principal and major gift prospects.
• Solicit and close six- and seven-figure gifts and set team goals.
• Oversee department budget and data-driven metrics.

Skills

Fundraising

Major Gifts

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

University of South Dakota Foundation & Alumni Association seeks an experienced Vice President of Development to lead strategy and performance of the Development team. The role combines frontline fundraising with leadership, managing principal and major gift prospects and closing six- to seven-figure gifts.

Reporting to the President & CEO and serving on the Executive Team, the VP will shape program growth, staffing, budgeting and data-driven decision making from a national donor-engagement