Director of Major Gifts

2 weeks ago

Valparaiso, United States InsideHigherEd Full time
Director of Major Gifts Tracking Code1064-674Job Description

Position Description:

The Director of Major Gifts will play a critical role in cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major donors to support the university's strategic priorities.

Major Responsibilities:
  • Donor Cultivation: Build and manage a portfolio of major gift prospects, including alumni,
    parents, friends, and foundations. Develop and implement personalized cultivation plans to
    deepen relationships and engage donors in the university's mission and initiatives.Solicitation: Identify, qualify, and solicit major gift prospects for philanthropic support. Work
    collaboratively with the Director of Major Gifts and Advancement team to create compelling
    proposals and presentations that align with donors' interests and the university's priorities.Stewardship: Ensure that major donors receive regular and meaningful updates on the impact of
    their gifts. Create customized stewardship plans to express gratitude and foster long-term donor
    engagement.Portfolio Management and Donor Visits: Effectively manage prospect portfolio through personal
    visits, correspondence, electronic and telephonic communication. Extensive travel is required.Collaboration: Collaborate with colleagues in University Advancement, academic departments,
    and other university units to identify funding priorities, align fundraising efforts, and leverage
    opportunities for philanthropic support.Data Management: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of donor interactions and
    communications in the university's donor database, Advance.Reporting: Provide regular reports on major gift activities, progress toward fundraising goals,
    and prospect pipelines to the Assistant Vice President of Development and university
    leadership.

Required Knowledge and Skills:
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
  • 3-5 years of successful major gift fundraising experience in higher education or a related nonprofit sector.
  • Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with the ability to engage and communicate.
  • Effectively with a diverse group of stakeholders.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proven ability to develop and execute successful fundraising strategies.
  • Experience with donor databases and fundraising software, with a preference for Advance.
  • A passion for higher education and a commitment to the mission and values of Valparaiso University.

Successful applicants will demonstrate a commitment to cultural diversity and the ability to work with individuals or groups from diverse backgrounds.All offers of employment with Valparaiso University are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check. Background checks may include criminal history, motor vehicle reports, prior employment verification, and personal/professional references. If applicable to the position, background checks will also include credit history. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates for employment. To be considered for this position, you must upload:
  • Cover letterResumeList of 3 professional referencesAnswer all application questions
Please address the cover letter to:Christine Radtke, Assistant Vice President of DevelopmentValparaiso University

Job LocationValparais, Indiana, United StatesPosition TypeFull-Time/Regular

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