Senior Director, Principal Gifts & Development

The University of Alabama; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 116,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa seeks a Senior Executive Director of Development to lead principal gifts fundraising and drive philanthropic strategy across academic initiatives. You will engage with the University's highest prospects and donors capable of $5 million gifts and above, advising university leaders including the President.

This role mentors Gift Officers and shapes major gifts programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree with equivalent experience in development, fundraising, sales, communications or public relations.
• Minimum 8–10 years of relevant experience in development or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Lead principal gifts fundraising for The University of Alabama.
• Engage with highest prospects and donors capable of $5 million+ gifts.
• Advise University leaders, including the President, in development activities.
• Mentor Gift Officers and shape UA's major gifts program.

Skills

Public relations

Oral communications

Written communications

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

PC/Word processing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa seeks a Senior Executive Director of Development to lead principal gifts fundraising and drive philanthropic strategy across academic initiatives. You will engage with the University's highest prospects and donors capable of $5 million gifts and above, advising university leaders including the President.

This role mentors Gift Officers and shapes major gifts programs.