SR. DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT - EARTH & ENERGY

Oufoundation; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Oufoundation is seeking a Senior Director of Development for the Mewbourne College of Earth and Energy in Norman, OK. This role manages major gift prospects and executes fundraising strategies to enhance the college's strategic goals in energy and sustainability.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and eight years of relevant experience in fundraising or sales. The position emphasizes collaboration with college leadership and requires occasional travel and flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and eight or more years of experience in fundraising, sales, or gift-planning.
• CFRE certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors capable of commitments of $25,000 and above.
• Develop and execute fundraising strategies that advance the college's priorities.
• Work in partnership with college leadership, faculty, alumni, and industry partners.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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Responsibilities

The Senior Director of Development for the Mewbourne College of Earth and Energy reports to the Executive Director of Advancement and serves as a key member of the college's advancement team. The Senior Director manages a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors capable of making commitments of $25,000 and above, developing and executing fundraising strategies that advance the college's priorities in energy, geosciences, sustainability, workforce development, research, and student success. Working in partnership with college leadership, faculty, alumni, industry partners, and colleagues across the OU Foundation, the Senior Director connects donor interests with opportunities that strengthen the college's impact on Oklahoma, the nation, and the global energy landscape. Position requires occasional evenings and weekends, as well as domestic travel.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and eight (8) or more years of progressive experience in fundraising, sales and/or gift-planning–related roles are required. Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) certification is preferred.

The position is an on-site role located in Norman, OK.