Director of Development & Major Gifts

EKU Careers; Richmond (KY); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) is seeking fundraising professionals to join the Development & Alumni Engagement team in Richmond, Kentucky. The role covers a full gift cycle—from identification to stewardship—across multiple seniority levels.

Final title, portfolio size, and compensation will be based on experience and qualifications. The position is full time and exempt, with responsibilities including major gift cultivation, donor engagement, and cross-unit collaboration.

Formación

• Education: Bachelor's degree is required; Master's degree preferred (Senior Director/Director).
• Experience: senior/dir levels require 5+ years; director 3 years; associate 1 year; assistant director is entry-level in development.

Responsabilidades

• Cultivate, solicit, secure, and steward major gifts ($25,000+); travel for donor visits and alumni events.
• Collaborate between Development and Alumni Engagement and colleges/units.
• Input call reports into CRM and perform administrative duties.

Conocimientos

Donor relations

Major gifts fundraising

Portfolio management

Stakeholder engagement

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

CFRE certification

Descripción del empleo

Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) is seeking fundraising professionals to join the Development & Alumni Engagement team in Richmond, Kentucky. The role covers a full gift cycle—from identification to stewardship—across multiple seniority levels.

Final title, portfolio size, and compensation will be based on experience and qualifications. The position is full time and exempt, with responsibilities including major gift cultivation, donor engagement, and cross-unit collaboration.