Strategic Major Gifts Director

D'Youville University; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

D’Youville University is seeking a Director of Major Gifts to develop fundraising plans, implement strategies, and supervise major gifts and corporate relations efforts. The DMG builds relationships with major donors and prospects to support university priorities, including capital needs and endowed scholarships.

Working with the Vice President for Institutional Advancement, the DMG manages staff, analytics, and donor communications, and travels to engage donors as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 5–7 years in fundraising; senior experience in higher education or nonprofit fields is preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; donor stewardship experience.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate, solicit, and steward donors with $5,000+ potential.
• Manage a portfolio of 75–100 major gifts donors/prospects.
• Lead corporate relations initiatives and coordinate with senior leadership.

Skills

Major Gifts

Donor Relations

Staff Supervision

Travel Flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree desired

Tools

Blackbaud CRM

Job description

D’Youville University is seeking a Director of Major Gifts to develop fundraising plans, implement strategies, and supervise major gifts and corporate relations efforts. The DMG builds relationships with major donors and prospects to support university priorities, including capital needs and endowed scholarships.

Working with the Vice President for Institutional Advancement, the DMG manages staff, analytics, and donor communications, and travels to engage donors as needed.