SENIOR DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT - EARTH & ENERGY

The University of Oklahoma Foundation; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Oklahoma Foundation is seeking a Senior Director of Development for the Mewbourne College of Earth and Energy to lead fundraising efforts on campus. You will manage a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors, developing and executing strategies to advance energy and geoscience priorities.

You will work with college leadership, faculty, alumni, industry partners, and OU Foundation colleagues to connect donor interests with opportunities, while occasionally traveling and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and eight or more years of progressive experience in fundraising or related roles.
• CFRE certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors capable of $25,000+.
• Develop and execute fundraising strategies for the Mewbourne College of Earth and Energy.
• Lead a frontline fundraiser and coordinate with college leadership, faculty, alumni, industry partners, and OU Foundation.
• Occasional evenings and weekends; domestic travel.

Skills

Fundraising strategy

Donor relations

Team leadership

Portfolio management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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SENIOR DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT - EARTH & ENERGY

Full Time Professional Norman Main OU Campus Norman, OK, US 1 Attachments

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1152

The Senior Director of Development for the Mewbourne College of Earth and Energy reports to the Executive Director of Advancement and serves as a key member of the college's advancement team. The Senior Director manages a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors capable of making commitments of $25,000 and above, developing and executing fundraising strategies that advance the college's priorities in energy, geosciences, sustainability, workforce development, research, and student success. Working in partnership with college leadership, faculty, alumni, industry partners, and colleagues across the OU Foundation, the Senior Director connects donor interests with opportunities that strengthen the college's impact on Oklahoma, the nation, and the global energy landscape. Position requires occasional evenings and weekends, as well as domestic travel. This professional serves as the team lead for Mewbourne College and manages a direct report frontline fundraiser. Bachelor's degree and eight (8) or more years of progressive experience in fundraising, sales and/or gift-planning-related roles required. Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) certification preferred.

Please note that this is an on-site role in Norman, Okla.

For more information, please review the attached job description.

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