Strategic Fundraising Director

University of Akron; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Arrangement

Retirement plan options (403(b)/457(b)

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

The University of Akron seeks an experienced fundraiser to direct activities targeting individuals, corporations and foundations to broaden funding sources for departments and colleges. You will build relationships with alumni, friends, foundations and corporations to increase philanthropic support.

Responsibilities include cultivating donor relationships, traveling to meet donors, soliciting gifts, and collaborating with faculty to raise the university’s visibility and support.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to identify, cultivate and steward donor relationships.
• Strong written and verbal communication for persuasive proposals and case statements.
• Experience building donor pipelines and meeting fundraising goals.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with alumni, friends, foundations and corporations to increase support.
• Identify, cultivate and steward donor relationships; set long-range engagement plans.
• Travel to meet donors and close gifts via in-person, phone, and proposals.
• Collaborate with colleges and faculty on programs to raise visibility and donations.
• Attend events and manage special initiatives to boost philanthropic activity.

Skills

Donor relations

Philanthropy

Communication

Strategic planning

Relationship building

Travel

Proposal writing

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Photoshop

InDesign

Job description

The University of Akron seeks an experienced fundraiser to direct activities targeting individuals, corporations and foundations to broaden funding sources for departments and colleges. You will build relationships with alumni, friends, foundations and corporations to increase philanthropic support.

Responsibilities include cultivating donor relationships, traveling to meet donors, soliciting gifts, and collaborating with faculty to raise the university’s visibility and support.