Executive Development Director — Major Gifts Lead

University of Georgia; Kentucky; On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senior Director of Development and Alumni Relations leads the Franklin College of Arts & Sciences' development and alumni relations efforts, directing major gift fundraising and donor stewardship across the college.

They collaborate with the Dean and the University Development office to set fundraising priorities, manage a portfolio of principal gifts, and coordinate with college units and partners across the university to advance strategic giving initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent plus 12 years of professional experience to include 5 years of supervisory experience.
• Progressively responsible fundraising or related experience and leadership experience, including work in all functional areas of development and leadership in a major capital campaign.
• Experience nurturing and motivating high-level volunteers and expressing appreciation for their role in building an effective development network.

Responsibilities

• Executive Leadership for all Development and Alumni Relations Operations for the Franklin College of Arts & Sciences.
• Frontline Fundraising: Develop and manage a portfolio of 30+ principal gift prospects ($1M+).
• Serve as liaison between Franklin College and University Development; collaborate with various offices to integrate priorities.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Strategic fundraising

Leadership

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

12 years professional experience

Tools

Blackbaud CRM

Word

Database management

Email

Job description

The Senior Director of Development and Alumni Relations leads the Franklin College of Arts & Sciences' development and alumni relations efforts, directing major gift fundraising and donor stewardship across the college.

They collaborate with the Dean and the University Development office to set fundraising priorities, manage a portfolio of principal gifts, and coordinate with college units and partners across the university to advance strategic giving initiatives.