Major Gifts Director - Hybrid Fundraising Leader

Drexel University; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Drexel University’s Institutional Advancement team seeks a Director of Development to secure major gifts and cultivate private support for the LeBow College of Business, Close School of Entrepreneurship, and School of Economics. This hybrid role travels to campus for events and meetings with donors.

The role focuses on building a donor pool, coordinating with Donor Relations, and advancing university priorities through strategic fundraising plans and communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of fundraising experience, preferably in higher education.
• Experience with direct solicitation of 5- and 6-figure gifts from individuals.
• Proven track record of cultivating, soliciting, and closing gifts of $50,000+.
• Willingness to travel and work evenings/weekends; valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Secure major gifts of $50,000+ from individuals.
• Builds and manages a pool of approximately 150 prospective donors capable of making commitments of at least $50,000.
• Maintains an active schedule of virtual and in-person meetings (12-15 per month).
• Stewards donors through ongoing communications and events in coordination with Donor Relations.
• Collaborates on planned giving opportunities and Drexel Legacy Society engagement.
• Collaborates on development of publications and communications materials.
• Develops understanding of initiatives across the LeBow College of Business.
• Assists VP in analysis and implementation of fundraising plans for the college.
• Promotes University priorities and acts as front-line staff to advance campus goals.
• Maintains knowledge of university priorities and supports other campus units as appropriate.
• Travel to support regional fundraising and donor engagement.

Skills

Fundraising

Communication

Relationship-building

Travel willingness

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree in Business or related field

Tools

CS Advance

Job description

Drexel University’s Institutional Advancement team seeks a Director of Development to secure major gifts and cultivate private support for the LeBow College of Business, Close School of Entrepreneurship, and School of Economics. This hybrid role travels to campus for events and meetings with donors.

The role focuses on building a donor pool, coordinating with Donor Relations, and advancing university priorities through strategic fundraising plans and communications.