Senior Director of Development, Earth & Energy Impact

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

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