Executive Director, CAS Advancement — Major Gifts (Hybrid)

Lewis & Clark College; Portland (OR); Presencial; USD 99.000 - 121.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid flexibility

Travel opportunities

Competitive benefits

Descripción de la vacante

Lewis & Clark College seeks an Executive Director of the College of Arts and Sciences Advancement to lead fundraising strategy and manage a portfolio of major gifts. You will collaborate with academic leadership, faculty, and advancement partners to secure philanthropic commitments that advance CAS priorities.

The role requires a proven track record in major gift fundraising, donor engagement, and translating complex academic initiatives into compelling opportunities.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Five years of progressive fundraising experience in a nonprofit or similarly complex organization.
• Experience managing major gift prospects and securing significant commitments.
• Experience translating priorities into compelling philanthropic opportunities.
• Strong donor engagement and relationship management skills.

Responsabilidades

• Develop fundraising strategies aligned with CAS priorities.
• Manage a portfolio of up to 200 major and principal gift prospects.
• Secure major outright, blended, and deferred gifts for CAS.
• Conduct regular donor visits locally, regionally, and nationally.
• Collaborate with CAS Dean, chairs, and faculty to identify funding opportunities.
• Coordinate with central Advancement teams to implement integrated strategies.
• Advise leadership on fundraising opportunities and donor engagement.
• Represent CAS Advancement at events and alumni gatherings.

Conocimientos

Fundraising strategy

Major gift fundraising

Relationship building

Donor engagement

Strategic thinking

Collaboration

Leadership

CRM systems

Educación

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master's degree (preferred)

Herramientas

CRM systems

Donor databases

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Descripción del empleo

Lewis & Clark College seeks an Executive Director of the College of Arts and Sciences Advancement to lead fundraising strategy and manage a portfolio of major gifts. You will collaborate with academic leadership, faculty, and advancement partners to secure philanthropic commitments that advance CAS priorities.

The role requires a proven track record in major gift fundraising, donor engagement, and translating complex academic initiatives into compelling opportunities.