Senior Director of Development — Nursing & Major Gifts

Commonwealth of VA Careers

Charlottesville (VA)

On-site

USD 150,000 - 160,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

University of Virginia in Charlottesville seeks an accomplished fund-raising leader to serve as Executive Director of Development for the School of Nursing. You will lead a two-fold mission of fundraising and alumni engagement within UVA Health Development, partnering with the Dean to shape priorities and messaging for the next campaign.

The role drives annual and campaign goals, strengthens volunteer leadership, and builds a high-performing development team.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required.
8+ years of fundraising experience.
Proven record of reaching fundraising goals in higher education or healthcare.
Driver’s license.
Proven ability to draft major gift proposals.
Excellent project management, organization, and delegation.
Ability to lead and motivate a development team.

Responsibilities

Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward principal ($1M+) and major ($100K+) gift prospects.
Define fundraising priorities with the Dean and develop campaign messaging.
Manage prospect portfolios and staff fundraising visits/travel.
Collaborate on board strategy and engage members in fundraising.
Work with various units to grow support for the School of Nursing.
Serve on the Dean’s Council and represent the School across UVA Health and External Relations.
Lead and develop the Nursing Alumni & Development team.