Director of Major Gifts

Job description

Our client, a premier private university, is seeking a Director of Development (Major Gifts) to join their growing Advancement team to own and cultivate a robust portfolio of alumni, parents, and attendees of their performing arts, sports, etc programs.

Robust 403B matching (5%+)

22 PTO days + Holidays

Strong, discounted medical, dental, and vision plans

Summer Fridays

4 Days in Office | 1 Remote

Onsite parking

Responsibilities

Build and cultivate 50-70 prospects capable of giving $75,000+, meeting key metrics for meetings, solicitations, and annual revenue.

Oversee Current Parent Giving, recruit members for the Parent's Leadership Council, manage bi-annual meetings, and qualify 10-15 new parent major gift prospects annually.

Prospect Research & Cultivation: Leverage institutional resources to identify, qualify, and steward new prospects into long-term philanthropic relationships.

Collaborate with Advancement staff and campus leaders (e.g., Athletics, Performing Arts) to design donor-centric experiences and advance affinity-based fundraising strategies.

Assist with the planning and execution of key signature initiatives, including the Trustees Gala, Winged Foot Golf Outing, and Homecoming.

Qualifications

5+ years of experience with demonstrated success building and managing a donor portfolio within a high-functioning organization of philanthropy. Institutions of higher education a plus

Knowledge and experience cultivating and closing gifts from a range of affinity groups, including but not limited to parents of current students, the Performing Arts, and in support of Athletics.

Demonstrated success closing commitments of $75,000 and above a plus.

Proven ability to set priorities, be innovative, and challenge the status quo.

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Worksite address

new york, NY, 10261, US

Who can apply

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