Major Gifts Development Lead (Hybrid/Remote)

Inside Higher Ed; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 107,388 - 163,419; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious law school is seeking an Associate Director of Development, Major Gifts. The role involves creating and managing fundraising strategies and cultivating individual donors capable of large gifts. Ideal candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and over five years of relevant experience, with strong skills in communication, relationship building, and fundraising. The position offers remote and hybrid working options, working closely with university staff and donors to enhance support for the institution.

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant experience in fundraising or development.
• Effective in prospect identification and relationship building.
• Experience mentoring and working with volunteers and faculty.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement fundraising strategies for donor portfolios.
• Manage an active portfolio and track solicitation progress.
• Cultivate and solicit gifts, provide stewardship to donors.
• Staff the dean for donor visits and develop cultivation strategies.

Skills

Prospect identification

Relationship building

Solicitation

Mentoring volunteers

Written communication skills

Oral communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

A prestigious law school is seeking an Associate Director of Development, Major Gifts. The role involves creating and managing fundraising strategies and cultivating individual donors capable of large gifts. Ideal candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and over five years of relevant experience, with strong skills in communication, relationship building, and fundraising. The position offers remote and hybrid working options, working closely with university staff and donors to enhance support for the institution.