The Executive Director of Development (EDoD) is accountable for providing leadership and management of the Development program including: Annual Giving; Major Gifts; Planned Giving; Corporate and Foundation Relations; Stewardship; Donor Relations; and Prospect Management.

This position reports to the Vice President for University Advancement as does the Director of Alumni Relations, Executive Director of University Relations, and Director of Advancement Services.  The EDoD will provide important leadership and mentoring for the Development team as well as serving as a member of the Vice President’s Senior Leadership Team.

The successful candidate will work with the Vice President in planning and implementing a $75 million to $100 million, seven-year capital campaign that will run from 2011-2017. The EDoD will manage a personal portfolio of major gift prospects; manage a team of eight including six director-level or front-line fundraisers; work with the University Advancement Committee of the Board of Trustees and the Campaign Leadership Committee; oversee the creation and execution of a comprehensive, strategic campaign plan; work closely with the Vice President in all strategic aspects of the campaign; collaborate effectively with other Senior Leadership Team members throughout the division.

SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Oversee the creation and executive of a comprehensive campaign plan.

• Provide effective, outcome- and accountability-focused leadership for all Development programs including: Annual Giving; Major Gifts; Planned Giving; Corporate and Foundation Relations; Stewardship; Donor Relations; and Prospect Management.

• Maintain an active portfolio of major gift prospects.

• Effectively recruit, evaluate, motivate and encourage professional development of employees, ensuring that all hiring and supervisory practices are in compliance with the spirit and intent of the University's policy on diversity and EEO/AA guidelines.

• Perform related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Interested in and committed to advancing the mission of our client.

• Undergraduate degree required; advanced degree preferred.

• Seven (7) or more years of senior level experience in fund-raising and campaigning, preferably in a higher education environment.

• Demonstrated success in the design, implementation and management of a successful fund-raising program.

• Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills and the ability to effectively represent our client to internal and external constituents.

• Ability to think strategically and to effectively prioritize and execute multiple projects to successfully meet project timelines.

• A personal style that is both collaborative and decisive.

• Supervisory experience and leadership skills to effectively plan, oversee and evaluate the work of assigned staff. 

• Ability to empower others and encourage and support their success (team building).