Executive Director, Major Gifts & Campaigns

San José State University; San Jose (CA); In loco; USD 149.000 - 153.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

San José State University seeks an Executive Director of Development to lead a fundraising team and shape strategies for major gifts, capital campaigns, and events. Reporting to the AVP for Development, you will cultivate relationships with alumni, donors, and university partners while overseeing a portfolio of high-potential prospects.

This role requires building teams, measuring performance, and aligning fundraising priorities with the university’s mission.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s Degree required; seven years of fundraising experience.
• Proven ability to solicit and close gifts.
• Experience with capital or comprehensive campaigns preferred.

Mansioni

• Oversees fundraising strategy for colleges and units.
• Leads a team of development professionals.
• Maintains a significant donor portfolio and six/seven-figure gifts.

Conoscenze

Donor cultivation

Major gifts

Fundraising leadership

Strategic planning

Team management

Relationship building

Communication

Formazione

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Strumenti

Fundraising databases

Microsoft Office Suite

Descrizione del lavoro

San José State University seeks an Executive Director of Development to lead a fundraising team and shape strategies for major gifts, capital campaigns, and events. Reporting to the AVP for Development, you will cultivate relationships with alumni, donors, and university partners while overseeing a portfolio of high-potential prospects.

This role requires building teams, measuring performance, and aligning fundraising priorities with the university’s mission.