Senior Major Gifts Director — Higher Education Fundraising

Seton Hall University; South Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 92,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Seton Hall University in South Orange, New Jersey seeks a Director of Development to lead major gift cultivation, solicitation and stewardship for assigned schools and programs. The role focuses on securing gifts of $25,000+ and coordinating with university leadership and volunteers across the tri-state region.

The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years in advancement, with a proven track record in fundraising, donor engagement, and coordinating with college leaders and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus at least 3-5 years of experience in advancement or a related field, preferably in higher education.
• Must be passionate about building relationships with donors, alumni, parents, and friends.
• Track record of solid fundraising results and success in soliciting and closing major gifts, working with deans or senior leaders, and with volunteer/alumni groups.
• Valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle for travel related to position accountability.

Responsibilities

• Qualify, cultivate, solicit and close major gifts for assigned schools and prospects in the tri-state area. 60 % of time
• Qualify, cultivate, solicit, close and steward major gifts for prospects in other regions. 20 % of time
• Providing fundraising counsel and assistance to University councils and groups, as assigned. 10 % of time
• Participate in Major Gift Team, Department, Division, Advancement Team(s), college(s) and University meetings, events and activities, as required/appropriate. 10 % of time

Skills

Relationship building

Fundraising

Donor relations

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Seton Hall University in South Orange, New Jersey seeks a Director of Development to lead major gift cultivation, solicitation and stewardship for assigned schools and programs. The role focuses on securing gifts of $25,000+ and coordinating with university leadership and volunteers across the tri-state region.

The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years in advancement, with a proven track record in fundraising, donor engagement, and coordinating with college leaders and