Senior Major Gifts Director — Madison House

University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Virginia seeks a Director of Development for Madison House to lead major-gift fundraising, cultivate donor relations, and expand the student-led service mission. The role partners with External Relations and Madison House leadership to advance priorities and secure transformational gifts.

The position emphasizes a strategic, relationship-based approach, fundraising in a hybrid environment, and frequent travel to engage alumni, parents, and community partners.

Qualifications

• Eight+ years of fundraising experience including major gifts
• Experience cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of major-gift donors at $100,000+
• Develop cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies
• Travel nationally to engage alumni, parents, and partners
• Collaborate with UVA leadership and Madison House staff on priorities
• Lead annual giving strategies and donor engagement

Skills

Major gifts

Donor engagement

Strategic fundraising

Relationship building

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Travel flexibility

CRM systems (Salesforce)

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

University of Virginia seeks a Director of Development for Madison House to lead major-gift fundraising, cultivate donor relations, and expand the student-led service mission. The role partners with External Relations and Madison House leadership to advance priorities and secure transformational gifts.

The position emphasizes a strategic, relationship-based approach, fundraising in a hybrid environment, and frequent travel to engage alumni, parents, and community partners.