Strategic Major Gifts Director - Arts & Sciences

University of San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

University of San Francisco is seeking a Director of Development for the College of Arts & Sciences to lead fundraising strategy, manage a portfolio of high-net-worth donors, and advance the university’s ambitious campaign goals during the USF Campaign. This role requires engaging senior donors and coordinating with campus leadership to drive philanthropy.

You will collaborate with the Dean, supervise staff, and conduct donor visits, proposals, and solicitations to raise at least $700,000

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Eight years of professional work experience, with at least five years in major gifts.
• Experience in higher education preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to travel and work weekends/evenings.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a development plan to increase philanthropic support for CAS.
• Manage a portfolio of 90-110 major gift prospects; typically $250k+ donors.
• Cultivate and solicit current use and endowment gifts; develop proposals.
• Collaborate with CAS leadership and campus partners on strategy and events.
• Supervise staff and graduate assistants to meet goals.

Skills

Major gifts fundraising

Proposal writing

Communication skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

University of San Francisco is seeking a Director of Development for the College of Arts & Sciences to lead fundraising strategy, manage a portfolio of high-net-worth donors, and advance the university’s ambitious campaign goals during the USF Campaign. This role requires engaging senior donors and coordinating with campus leadership to drive philanthropy.

You will collaborate with the Dean, supervise staff, and conduct donor visits, proposals, and solicitations to raise at least $700,000