Senior Major Gifts Director

Case Western Reserve University; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

Case Western Reserve University seeks a Director of National Development to lead strategic solicitation of 125 major gifts prospects, focusing on gifts of $100,000 to $250,000. The role partners with school and central development teams to raise private support and advance university initiatives.

The ideal candidate brings 7+ years in fundraising, higher education experience, and a track record in cultivating major gifts. The position supports a hybrid schedule and university-wide collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required; a Master's degree is preferred.
• Seven or more years of professional fundraising or related experience.
• Experience in higher education and development preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a strategic plan to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward 125 major gifts prospects ($100,000–$250,000).
• Coordinate with school-based and central development colleagues to raise private support.
• Identify, recruit, train and manage alumni volunteers involved in fundraising activities.
• Partner with corporate and foundation partners and engage senior leadership to advance gifts.

Skills

High energy

Creativity

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Independent and collaborative

Microsoft Office

AI tools

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Case Western Reserve University seeks a Director of National Development to lead strategic solicitation of 125 major gifts prospects, focusing on gifts of $100,000 to $250,000. The role partners with school and central development teams to raise private support and advance university initiatives.

The ideal candidate brings 7+ years in fundraising, higher education experience, and a track record in cultivating major gifts. The position supports a hybrid schedule and university-wide collaboration.