Senior Development Director: Donor Strategy & Growth

Western New England University; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Western New England University in Springfield, MA is seeking a Senior Director of Development/Director of Development to lead fundraising across three colleges. The role reports to the VP for Advancement and drives donor engagement to support the university's mission.

The position develops and implements a comprehensive fundraising plan, strengthens donor relationships, identifies new prospects, and partners with the Advancement Team to boost philanthropy and impact.

Qualifications

• Seven years of fundraising experience.
• Some management/supervisory experience.
• Experience securing major gifts by managing a portfolio and fostering relationships.
• Highly developed leadership and organizational skills.
• Track record of working with senior leaders to support development activities.
• Proven ability to develop guidelines and metrics to track projects.
• Interpersonal skills to connect with senior management and staff.
• Commitment to ethical practices in fundraising.
• Demonstrated ability to manage conflict.
• Bachelor’s degree required.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction for fundraising based on data and donor behaviors.
• Create and implement programs to strengthen relationships with alumni, donors and business leaders.
• Cultivate, solicit, and steward prospects and donors across giving levels.
• Collaborate with university colleagues to achieve fundraising objectives.

Skills

Fundraising

Major gifts

Portfolio management

Donor relations

Leadership

Communication

Ethics in fundraising

Conflict management

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Western New England University in Springfield, MA is seeking a Senior Director of Development/Director of Development to lead fundraising across three colleges. The role reports to the VP for Advancement and drives donor engagement to support the university's mission.

The position develops and implements a comprehensive fundraising plan, strengthens donor relationships, identifies new prospects, and partners with the Advancement Team to boost philanthropy and impact.