Director, Major Gifts & Campaign Growth

Winona State University; Winona (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Winona State University seeks a Director of Development to lead major gift fundraising, cultivating donors and coordinating capital campaigns within the University Advancement Division. The role advances giving strategies, builds relationships with donors, volunteers and internal stakeholders, and guides programs and events to meet fundraising goals while stewarding donors.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree and proven fundraising success with travel and flexible scheduling handling

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required plus 2 years experience in fundraising or 5 years in related fields.
• Strong oral and written communication with diverse audiences.
• Experience building relationships with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of major and planned gifts with donors and prospects.
• Develop cultivation strategies and solicit gifts, reporting outcomes.
• Support programs and events sponsored by the University Advancement Division.

Skills

Communication skills

Donor relations

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Databases

Spreadsheets

Records management

Job description

Winona State University seeks a Director of Development to lead major gift fundraising, cultivating donors and coordinating capital campaigns within the University Advancement Division. The role advances giving strategies, builds relationships with donors, volunteers and internal stakeholders, and guides programs and events to meet fundraising goals while stewarding donors.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree and proven fundraising success with travel and flexible scheduling handling