University of Oklahoma

DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT - TULSA REGION

University of Oklahoma • $90K — $120K *
Tulsa, OK 74133In-Person
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
2 months ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree or CFRE preferred.
  • 4-8 years of progressive experience in fundraising, sales, or gift planning roles.
  • Proven track record in managing major gift portfolios exceeding $25,000.
  • Strong interpersonal skills for collaboration with diverse stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated ability to design and implement complex fundraising strategies.

Responsibilities

  • Manage a portfolio of major gift donors to achieve a $3 million annual fundraising goal.
  • Develop and implement strategic fundraising initiatives in collaboration with university faculty and leadership.
  • Conduct regular regional travel to engage with donors effectively.
  • Work closely with colleagues at the OU Foundation to advance collective fundraising objectives.
  • Advance philanthropic initiatives that have a significant community impact.

Benefits

  • On-site position located in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
  • Opportunity to work closely with university leadership and influence fundraising strategy.
  • Engagement with a diverse range of stakeholders in a respected educational institution.
Full Job Description
The Director of Development - Tulsa Region reports to the Assistant Vice President for Advancement and Campaigns and will manage a portfolio of major gift donors ($25,000+) to raise funds for the University of Oklahoma. This professional works closely with fellow OU Foundation colleagues as well as faculty, staff and administrative leadership across all OU campuses to develop and implement fundraising strategies to meet individual and team fundraising goals.

As a skilled individual contributor, the Director of Development carries an expected annual fundraising goal of $3 million ($15 million over a rolling five-year period), requires regular regional travel and brings a demonstrated record of advancing complex, impact-based philanthropic initiatives.

Bachelor's degree and 4-8 progressive experience in fundraising, sales and/or gift planning-related roles required. Master's degree or CFRE preferred.

Please note that this is an on-site role in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

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About University of Oklahoma

The University of Oklahoma is a public research university located in Norman, Oklahoma. Founded in 1890, it had existed in Oklahoma Territory near Indian Territory for 17 years before the two became the state of Oklahoma. In Fall 2018 the university had 31,250 students enrolled, most at its main campus in Norman. Employing nearly 3,000 faculty members, the school offers 152 baccalaureate programs, 160 master's programs, 75 doctorate programs, and 20 majors at the first professional level.
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