Director of Development

Seton Hall University; South Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 92,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Seton Hall University in South Orange, New Jersey seeks a Director of Development to lead major gift cultivation, solicitation and stewardship for assigned schools and programs. The role focuses on securing gifts of $25,000+ and coordinating with university leadership and volunteers across the tri-state region.

The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years in advancement, with a proven track record in fundraising, donor engagement, and coordinating with college leaders and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus at least 3-5 years of experience in advancement or a related field, preferably in higher education.
• Must be passionate about building relationships with donors, alumni, parents, and friends.
• Track record of solid fundraising results and success in soliciting and closing major gifts, working with deans or senior leaders, and with volunteer/alumni groups.
• Valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle for travel related to position accountability.

Responsibilities

• Qualify, cultivate, solicit and close major gifts for assigned schools and prospects in the tri-state area. 60 % of time
• Qualify, cultivate, solicit, close and steward major gifts for prospects in other regions. 20 % of time
• Providing fundraising counsel and assistance to University councils and groups, as assigned. 10 % of time
• Participate in Major Gift Team, Department, Division, Advancement Team(s), college(s) and University meetings, events and activities, as required/appropriate. 10 % of time

Skills

Relationship building

Fundraising

Donor relations

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Director of Development

Job No: 497492

Full Time/Part Time: Full-time

Location: South Orange

Categories: Administrator

The Director of Development is responsible for creating a climateconducive for giving by developing and securing gifts (outright andpledged) of $25,000+ for assigned schools and colleges, specialprograms and projects, new initiatives, and campaigns. Thisincludes identifying prospects to determine their potential asdonors through strategic cultivation and well-tried solicitationsin the tri-state area and other related regions as assigned.Closing and stewarding gifts for assigned prospects is alsocritical to the role. The Director of Development may also serve asUniversity Advancement/Development staff liaison to assignedvolunteer groups, providing to them with high-quality fundraisingcounsel, guidance, and assistance.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Qualify, cultivate, solicit and close major gifts for assignedschools and prospects in the tri-state area. 60 % of time
2. Qualify, cultivate, solicit, close and steward major gifts forprospects residing in other regions. 20 % of time
3. Providing fundraising counsel and assistance to Universitycouncils and groups, as assigned. 10 % of time
4. Participate in Major Gift Team, Department, Division,Advancement Team(s), college(s) and University meetings, events andactivities, as required/appropriate. 10 % of time

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree plus at least 3-5 years of experience inadvancement or a related field, preferably in higher education. Must be passionate about building relationships with donors, alumni, parents, and friends. The successful applicant will have a track record that demonstrates solid fundraising results and demonstrated success in soliciting and closing major gifts, working closely with a dean or senior leader of an organization, as well asexperience working with groups comprising prominent corporate and community volunteers and alumni.

Valid driver's license and access to a reliable auto for travelrelated to position accountabilities. The position requires traveland presence as needed for donor meetings and other events, whichmay occur outside of standard business hours. Examples include, butare not limited to, presence at basketball games and otherUniversity events as appropriate.

Licenses and Certificates

The position requires a valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle.

Salary Range

$92,000 - $126,500

Exempt/Nonexempt

Exempt

Physical Demands

General Office Environment

Benefits Information

Full Time Benefits

Life today is complex. That's why Seton Hall University offers a comprehensive package of benefits and programs to help you simplifyand enrich your life.

These benefits are important elements of your total universitycompensation package. Benefits include but are not limited to bundled medical, prescription, and vision insurance, dentalinsurance, and life insurance, and retirement plan. Moreinformation is available at https://www.shu.edu/human-resources/benefits.html.

Seton Hall University is located in South Orange, New Jersey,14 miles from New York City. It is the oldest Catholic diocesaninstitution of higher education in the United States and is home toabout 6,300 undergraduate and 3,700 graduate students. A vibrantand culturally inclusive community, Seton Hall pursues academicexcellence and ethical development in a collaborative environmentand prepares its students to be servant leaders in theirprofessional and community lives. Seton Hall University is an equalopportunity employer. It honors diverse perspectives and welcomesemployees from all faith traditions. In turn, its employees respectCatholic beliefs and values, engage in servant leadership, andsupport the University's mission as a Catholic institution ofhigher education.

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