Sr. Director of Philanthropy, SECS

CASE; Rochester (MI); Sur place; USD 85 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

CASE is seeking a Major Gifts Officer to lead the fundraising strategy for the School of Engineering and Computer Science. You will work as a key partner to the Associate VP for Philanthropy, aligning with the Dean's and Corporate Relations leadership to secure significant gifts.

The role requires a minimum of seven years in development, with a proven record of securing high-value gifts and strong donor stewardship. You will manage staff and collaborate across university units to maximize impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Minimum seven years of progressively responsible experience in development and fundraising, preferably in a college or university.
• Proven track record of securing gifts of $25,000 and above, with six- and seven-figure gifts as a focus.
• Thorough knowledge of major gifts fundraising process and understanding of planned giving.
• Experience with computers/databases and their application to development activities.
• Experience working with volunteers.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.

Responsabilités

• Oversee and conduct major gift fundraising for the School of Engineering and Computer Science.
• Serve as a major/planned giving officer reporting to the Associate VP for Philanthropy and work closely with the Dean and Director of Corporate Relations.
• Manage and direct fundraising support staff.
• Manage the fundraising process for an assigned portfolio of prospects and donors and conduct activities leading to gifts of $25,000 and above.

Connaissances

Major gifts fundraising

Communication

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Volunteer management

Fundraising process knowledge

Planned giving knowledge

Database/CRM proficiency

Formation

Bachelor’s degree

Description du poste

Oversee and conduct major gift fundraising for the School of Engineering and Computer Science. Serve as a major/planned giving officer reporting to the Associate VP for Philanthropy and works closely with the Dean of the School of Engineering and Computer Science, and the Director of Corporate Relations. Manage and direct fundraising support staff. Manages the fundraising process for an assigned portfolio of prospects and donors and conducts activities leading to gifts of $25,000 and above.

• Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in development and fundraising, preferably in a college or university.
• Demonstrated success in obtaining gifts of $25,000 and above with a focus on six and seven figure gifts.
• Thorough knowledge of the major gifts fundraising process and an understanding of planned giving.
• Knowledge of the computer and databases and their application to development and fundraising activities.
• Experience working with volunteers.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.