Tulsa Development Lead — Major Gifts

OSU Foundation; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

OSU Foundation in Tulsa invites applications for Assistant Director of Development to build strategic donor partnerships with individuals, corporations and foundations, developing a pipeline of major gifts aligned with OSU-Tulsa and OSU Medicine priorities.

You will lead a 140+ donor visit cadence, manage annual giving programs, and collaborate with campus leaders and prospect research to grow the OSU Foundation's presence in Tulsa and surrounding areas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing and communications, nonprofit management, humanities, or relatedfields.
• Minimum of 2-4 years in fundraising, development, major gifts, or relevant professional experience required.
• Experience in a higher education setting preferred.
• Fundraising and donor management software experience desired.
• Proven sense of humor and ability to have fun!
• Effective communication: proactively ensures effective communication throughout the organization; makes relevant contributions to discussions and meetings, giving clear and concise explanations and sticking to the point.

Responsibilities

• The Assistant Director will build and manage strategic partnerships with individuals, corporations and foundations capable of providing gifts and create a pipeline of major donors.
• Develop and manage annual donor engagement programs and leadership annual giving for Tulsa campuses.
• Solicit and secure gifts focused on $25,000+ and submit 15–20 funding proposals annually.
• Oversee the annual giving calendar and coordinate donor solicitations/appeals.
• Collaborate with Prospect Development and Research to identify new OSU Foundation donors.
• Maintain regular contact with portfolio prospects and track fundraising progress.

Skills

Effective Communication

Execution & Initiative

Teamwork/Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving/Judgment

Adaptability/Flexibility

Courage & Conviction

Donor Centered

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing and communications, nonprofit management, humanities, or relatedfields

Job description

OSU Foundation in Tulsa invites applications for Assistant Director of Development to build strategic donor partnerships with individuals, corporations and foundations, developing a pipeline of major gifts aligned with OSU-Tulsa and OSU Medicine priorities.

You will lead a 140+ donor visit cadence, manage annual giving programs, and collaborate with campus leaders and prospect research to grow the OSU Foundation's presence in Tulsa and surrounding areas.