Education Fundraising Director

Wichita State University Foundation; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement match

Job summary

Wichita State University Foundation and Alumni Engagement (WSUFAE) seeks a Director of Development for the College of Education to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major donors. The role partners with college leadership and the fundraising team to advance education initiatives at Wichita State University.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree with experience closing major gifts ($50k+), willingness to travel, and a commitment to integrity and excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience closing major gifts of $50,000 or more.
• Willingness to travel with occasional weekend/evening duties.
• Valid driver’s license and insurance required.
• Meet fundraising metrics that may change year to year.
• Professional image at all times.

Responsibilities

• Identify, qualify, and prioritize prospective major gift donors.
• Develop and manage a donor pipeline for cultivation and solicitation.
• Lead major and principal gift solicitation and close contributions.
• Develop and manage annual fundraising goals and budgets.
• Coordinate prospect identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship with college deans and WSUFAE.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organization

confidentiality

Independent worker

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate degree (preferred)

Job description

Wichita State University Foundation and Alumni Engagement (WSUFAE) seeks a Director of Development for the College of Education to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major donors. The role partners with college leadership and the fundraising team to advance education initiatives at Wichita State University.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree with experience closing major gifts ($50k+), willingness to travel, and a commitment to integrity and excellence.