Major Gifts Director | Fundraising & Donor Leadership

Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University seeks a Director of Development to strategically manage a portfolio of major gift donors and lead fundraising efforts for gifts of $100,000 and above. The role emphasizes building relationships, crafting proposals, and coordinating resources to maximize philanthropic support across the university and Wexner Medical Center.

Travel is required, with in-state and occasional overnight trips.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent combination of education/experience.
• Four years of relevant fundraising experience with at least two years in donor cultivation and related fields.
• Two years of related experience in marketing, sales, public relations, or financial advisement with emphasis on donor cultivation.

Responsibilities

• Identifies, qualifies, and cultivates a portfolio of prospective major gift donors.
• Prepares and presents proposals, coordinates strategic solicitations, and stewarding donors.

Skills

Donor cultivation

Major gifts solicitation

Portfolio management

Stakeholder communications

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Donor database

Analytics tools

Job description

The Ohio State University seeks a Director of Development to strategically manage a portfolio of major gift donors and lead fundraising efforts for gifts of $100,000 and above. The role emphasizes building relationships, crafting proposals, and coordinating resources to maximize philanthropic support across the university and Wexner Medical Center.

Travel is required, with in-state and occasional overnight trips.