Senior Director, Major Gifts & Philanthropy

Oakland University; Rochester (MI); Hybride; USD 90 000 - 140 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical plan

Dental & vision at no cost

Paid time off

Tuition assistance for employees and/​

Retirement plan contribution

Campus recreation access

Flexible work schedules

Résumé du poste

Oakland University seeks an experienced development professional to lead major gift fundraising for the School of Engineering and Computer Science. You will manage prospects, develop strategies, and secure six- and seven-figure gifts through donor relations and planned giving.

Reporting to the Associate VP for Philanthropy, you will supervise staff, collaborate with the Dean and Corporate Relations, and drive a portfolio focused on growth and donor engagement in higher education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in development and fundraising, preferably in a college or university.
• Demonstrated success in obtaining gifts of $25,000 and above, with six- and seven-figure gifts.
• Thorough knowledge of major gifts fundraising and planned giving.
• Knowledge of databases and their application to fundraising activities.
• Experience working with volunteers.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.

Responsabilités

• Oversee and conduct major gift fundraising for the School of Engineering and Computer Science.
• Serve as a major/planned giving officer reporting to the Associate VP for Philanthropy.
• Work closely with the Dean of the School of Engineering and Computer Science and the Director of Corporate Relations.
• Manage and direct fundraising support staff.
• Manage the fundraising process for an assigned portfolio of prospects and donors leading to gifts of $25,000 and above.

Connaissances

Fundraising

Major gifts

Donor relations

Communication

Analytical skills

Formation

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Master’s degree preferred

Outils

Donor database systems

Description du poste

Oakland University seeks an experienced development professional to lead major gift fundraising for the School of Engineering and Computer Science. You will manage prospects, develop strategies, and secure six- and seven-figure gifts through donor relations and planned giving.

Reporting to the Associate VP for Philanthropy, you will supervise staff, collaborate with the Dean and Corporate Relations, and drive a portfolio focused on growth and donor engagement in higher education.