Director of Development I

Boyden World Corporation; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading executive search firm is seeking a Director of Development for the Library and Undergraduate Education at Georgia Tech. This role involves designing fundraising strategies, building donor relationships, and maintaining stewardship. Candidates should possess experience in fundraising, strong communication skills, and a Bachelor's degree. The position also requires travel and participation in various activities. Join a dynamic team committed to making a difference in the academic sector.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in fundraising or related fields.
• Travel is essential; participation in evening/weekend activities required.
• Travel is an essential part of the position as is participation in evening and weekend activities.
• Preferred: experience in soliciting and closing five- and six-figure major gifts.
• Experience in higher-ed or academic fundraising.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement comprehensive fundraising plans.
• Develop strategies for identifying and soliciting major donors.
• Maintain relationships and provide donor stewardship.
• Prepare development materials for fundraising initiatives.
• Support special events to cultivate major gift prospects.
• Prepare development materials including case statements, proposals, and fundraising literature for assigned units.
• Support special events and advisory board meetings to involve and cultivate major gift prospects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Fundraising approaches and strategies

Interpersonal skills

Team results

Written and verbal communication

Strategic planning

Project management

Organizational effectiveness

Office-related computer applications

Multi-tasking

Office software

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Director of Development I, Library & Undergraduate Education

Join Georgia Tech’s Office of Development as a front‑line development officer responsible for planning and implementing a coordinated fundraising program for the Library and Undergraduate Education initiatives.

The Role and Responsibilities

• Design and implement comprehensive fundraising plans for assigned college, school, program, region, or constituency.
• Use professional relationship building skills to develop and implement plans and strategies for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gift donors and prospective donors. Close major gifts and commitments, personally and consistently, with a typical gift solicitation range of $25,000 to $1 million.
• Maintain ongoing relationships and provide exceptional donor stewardship to encourage future giving.
• Establish and maintain a high degree of collaboration with other development officers and staff, and with deans, school chairs, faculty, and other academic and executive officers.
• Submit timely contact reports, prospect plans, and solicitations into the tracking system.
• Prepare written development materials including case statements, proposals, and fundraising initiative/campaign related literature for assigned college, school, and/or program(s).
• Support special events and/or advisory board meetings to involve and cultivate major gift prospects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Broad knowledge of fundraising approaches and strategies.
• Highest levels of interpersonal skills, ethical standards, and sound judgment.
• Demonstrated ability to drive team results while building long‑term, meaningful donor relationships.
• Excellent skills in building and sustaining long‑term relationships.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong abilities in prioritization, negotiation, influence, and interpersonal relations.
• Demonstrated skills in strategic planning, project management, program administration, and organizational effectiveness.
• High level of self‑motivation, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Proven capacity for multi‑tasking and managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Proficiency in the use of office‑related computer applications.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three to five years of progressively responsible experience in fundraising and/or relevant experience in sales and marketing, or other related fields.
• Travel is an essential part of the position as is participation in evening and weekend activities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of three years of demonstrated experience and success in soliciting and closing five‑ and six‑figure major gifts.
• Experience in higher‑ed or academic fundraising.

Applications & Nominations

Georgia Institute of Technology is partnered with Boyden Executive Search. For more information about this opportunity or to submit a cover letter and resume, please email the recruiting team.

We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply, even if they do not meet every single requirement.