Director of Development - Major Gifts & Strategy

Auburn University; Auburn (AL); Hybrid; USD 110.000 - 140.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Auburn University is seeking a Director of Development for the College of Sciences and Mathematics to lead a high-performing philanthropy team and advance transformative gifts. Under the Assistant VP for Philanthropy, you will shape strategy, mentor staff, and cultivate relationships with alumni, donors, and volunteers to support college priorities.

This externally focused role requires travel and collaboration with the college dean and university leadership.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree plus 7 years of experience in fundraising, marketing, sales, or public relations.
• Bachelor's degree plus 8 years of experience in fundraising, marketing, sales, or public relations.

Aufgaben

• Purpose: Lead and execute strategies to secure major and principal gifts in alignment with Auburn University and the Auburn University College of Sciences and Mathematics fundraising priorities. Manage a personal portfolio while guiding team efforts to achieve ambitious fundraising goals.
• Collaboration: Partner closely with the College of Sciences and Mathematics Dean, academic leaders, volunteer groups, and Advancement leadership to align fundraising strategies and strengthen engagement across the university.
• Innovation: Assess team performance, processes, and strategies to identify opportunities for improvement. Lead change initiatives that enhance effectiveness and build a high-performing, forward-thinking team.
• Production: Oversee team fundraising performance, monitor progress toward goals, and ensure successful execution of solicitation strategies while managing budget resources effectively.

Kenntnisse

Fundraising

Marketing

Sales

Public relations

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Jobbeschreibung

Auburn University is seeking a Director of Development for the College of Sciences and Mathematics to lead a high-performing philanthropy team and advance transformative gifts. Under the Assistant VP for Philanthropy, you will shape strategy, mentor staff, and cultivate relationships with alumni, donors, and volunteers to support college priorities.

This externally focused role requires travel and collaboration with the college dean and university leadership.