DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT - GALLOGLY COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

The University of Oklahoma Foundation, Inc.; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Oklahoma Foundation, Inc. is seeking a Director of Development to lead fundraising for the Gallogly College of Engineering.

You will manage a portfolio of major gift donors ($25,000+) and collaborate with OU Foundation colleagues, faculty and campus leadership to design and execute fundraising strategies that meet ambitious goals. With an annual fundraising goal of $3 million (and a rolling $15 million over five years), this on-site role requires significant regional travel and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 4-8 progressive experience in fundraising, sales and/or gift planning-related roles required.
• Master's degree or CFRE preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage portfolio of major gift donors ($25,000+) to raise funds for the college.
• Develop and implement fundraising strategy to meet individual and team goals.
• Collaborate with OU Foundation colleagues, faculty and leadership on the Norman campus to advance philanthropy.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relations

Strategic planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

The Director of Development reports to the Senior Director of the Gallogly College of Engineering and will manage a portfolio of major gift donors ($25,000+) to raise funds for the college. This professional works closely with fellow OU Foundation colleagues as well as faculty, staff and administrative leadership on the OU Norman campus to develop and implement fundraising strategy to meet individual and team fundraising goals.

As a skilled individual contributor, the Director of Development carries an expected annual fundraising goal of $3 million ($15 million over a rolling five-year period), requires regular regional travel and brings a demonstrated record of advancing complex, impact-based philanthropic initiatives.

Bachelor's degree and 4-8 progressive experience in fundraising, sales and/or gift planning-related roles required. Master's degree or CFRE preferred.

Please note that this is an on-site role in Norman, Oklahoma.