Lead Major Gifts Director — Arts & Sciences

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University in Columbus, OH seeks a Senior Director of Development for the College of Arts and Sciences. You will manage a donor portfolio and lead fundraising initiatives to secure major gifts and foster engagement with alumni and supporters.

Reporting to the Executive Director of Development, you will collaborate across Advancement and with medical center partners, travel regularly, and guide a team to meet annual fundraising metrics and budget expectations.

Qualifications

• Six (6) years of relevant fundraising experience with at least four (4) years of professional fundraising experience.
• Two (2) years of related experience in marketing, sales, public relations, financial advisement, account management or related field with emphasis on donor cultivation, solicitation and relationship cultivation of individuals/businesses.
• At least one year of management experience.
• Experience working in higher education or a hospital/health care environment.

Responsibilities

• 75% – Fundraising: identifies, qualifies, and cultivates a portfolio of prospective major gift donors and develops strategic gift solicitations.
• 20% – Management: leads and coaches the fundraising team, drives strategy, and ensures resource alignment.
• 5% – Miscellaneous: completes special projects and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor cultivation

Relationship management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education/experience

Job description

The Ohio State University in Columbus, OH seeks a Senior Director of Development for the College of Arts and Sciences. You will manage a donor portfolio and lead fundraising initiatives to secure major gifts and foster engagement with alumni and supporters.

Reporting to the Executive Director of Development, you will collaborate across Advancement and with medical center partners, travel regularly, and guide a team to meet annual fundraising metrics and budget expectations.