Director of Major Gifts & Alumni Engagement

Eastern Kentucky University; Richmond (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern Kentucky University seeks a fundraising professional to join EKU Development & Alumni Engagement. The role manages a portfolio of prospects and donors, guiding them through identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship to secure philanthropic support for university priorities.

The position covers multiple seniority levels; final title, portfolio size, and compensation will reflect the candidate’s experience and qualifications. Richmond Campus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree and CFRE preferred (Senior Director/Director)
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred (Associate Director)
• Bachelor's degree required (Assistant Director)
• More than five years of related work experience for Senior Director/Director; three years for Director; one year for Associate Director; related work experience not necessary for Assistant Director but interest in development must be shown

Responsibilities

• Cultivate, solicit, secure, and steward major gifts ($25,000 and greater) by engaging a portfolio of prospects with travel for donor visits and alumni events
• Collaborate between Office of Development and Alumni Engagement and assigned colleges, schools, units and/or programs
• Input call reports into CRM and perform other administrative duties

Skills

Major gifts

Alumni relations

Higher education fundraising

Development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

CFRE preferred

Job description

Eastern Kentucky University seeks a fundraising professional to join EKU Development & Alumni Engagement. The role manages a portfolio of prospects and donors, guiding them through identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship to secure philanthropic support for university priorities.

The position covers multiple seniority levels; final title, portfolio size, and compensation will reflect the candidate’s experience and qualifications. Richmond Campus.