Position InformationPosition Information
Position Title: Director of Development
Working Title: Director of Development
Position Number: 000030
Full-Time Or Part-Time: Full Time
Time Limited Position: No
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: University Advancement
Posting Number: 0401874
SHRA/EHRA: EHRA - E2 (Non-Faculty)
Job Category: Exec, Admin, Managerial
Hiring Range: Commensurate with Education and Experience
Overall Position Competency: Exempt Professional Staff (EPS)
Primary Purpose of the Position: Develops charitable support for Fayetteville State University and the FSU Foundation, Inc. The Director will be expected to manage a portfolio of discovery and actively managed prospects while also collaborating with colleagues across campus. Works closely with the Associate Vice Chancellor for Development in providing leadership to the major gifts team.
Duties and Responsibilities:- Identification, qualification, cultivation, and solicitation of prospects to create and grow a pipeline of major gift ($25,000 and above) donors.
- Manage a portfolio of 75-100 prospective donors to FSU.
- Supervise the Associate/Assistant Directors of Development.
- Make approximately 9-12 visits a month to prospective donors to inform them of the work of the university and to steward them for their past support.
- Collaboration with colleagues to help align donors' philanthropic interests with various priorities.
- Perform other duties as required or assigned.
- Attend a variety of events throughout the year.
- Regular travel and occasional night and weekend work are required.
Minimum Education And Experience Requirements: - Position requires a bachelor's degree in any field with a minimum of 3 years of experience in higher education fundraising, non-profit fundraising, sales, marketing, or another related field
- Demonstrated understanding of higher education fundraising best practices
- Experience managing and motivating advancement/alumni relations or sales professionals
- Significant willingness to take personal initiative and an ability to work effectively with minimal supervision
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities: - Excellent written and verbal communication skills; outstanding interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational; skills with high attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Experience in cold calling, negotiating, and closing business deals
- Self-motivated and self-starting
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to advocate institutional priorities to an external audience
- Willingness to travel in-state and out-of-state
Preferred Qualifications:Special Instructions To Applicants:Notice to Applicants: Please make sure that the work history listed on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, Do Not Use the phrase "see resume."
Please list at least three (3) professional references to include a current supervisor. References will only be contact if you are selected for the position and with your permission.
Closing Date:Open Until Filled: Yes
Additional Information for Applicants: All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified prior to employment. Transcripts should be provided for all earned degrees and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements. Transcript requests are the responsibility of the candidate.
Quick Link: https://jobs.uncfsu.edu/postings/29069
