Director of Major Gifts & Business School Development

University of Massachusetts Lowell; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Massachusetts Lowell's Manning School of Business seeks a Director of Development for Business who will lead a robust fundraising program, building major and principal gift pipelines. Reporting to the Deputy Chief Advancement Officer, the Director partners with the Senior Director and Dean to advance philanthropic priorities.

You will manage a portfolio of 100+ prospects, crafting strategic engagement plans, soliciting gifts, and stewarding donors to exceed the $1 million

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum five years in fundraising or related field with success managing complex relationships.
• Experience securing five-figure commitments; seven-figure preferred.
• Proficiency with CRM systems and donor data management.
• Ability to solicit philanthropic support personally.
• Strong written and oral communication.
• Ability to travel regionally and nationally and to work evenings and weekends as required.

Responsibilities

• Manage portfolio of 100+ prospects and donors.
• Develop coordinated fundraising strategies with leadership and dean.
• Solicit major gifts and steward donor relationships.
• Collaborate with Dean, faculty, and Advancement teams.
• Document donor engagement in CRM and track progress.
• Travel regionally and occasionally nationally as needed.

Skills

Fundraising

Portfolio management

Donor engagement

Communication

Relationship management

Grant/proposal development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM systems

Data management

Donor stewardship

Job description

The University of Massachusetts Lowell's Manning School of Business seeks a Director of Development for Business who will lead a robust fundraising program, building major and principal gift pipelines. Reporting to the Deputy Chief Advancement Officer, the Director partners with the Senior Director and Dean to advance philanthropic priorities.

You will manage a portfolio of 100+ prospects, crafting strategic engagement plans, soliciting gifts, and stewarding donors to exceed the $1 million