Chief Development Officer

6 days ago


Amherst, Massachusetts, United States University of Massachusetts Amherst Foundation Full time
About the Role

The University of Massachusetts Amherst Foundation is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Chief Development Officer to join our team. As a key member of our development team, you will be responsible for leading the development and implementation of a comprehensive fundraising strategy to support the University's strategic priorities.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and execute a strategic plan for major and principal gift fundraising, with a focus on identifying, cultivating, and soliciting high-level donors and prospects.
  • Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including university leadership, faculty, and alumni, to advance the university's fundraising goals.
  • Collaborate with the Vice President of Development and other development team members to develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy that aligns with the university's strategic priorities.
  • Manage and track specific fundraising initiatives, including the development of proposals, reports, and other fundraising materials.
  • Work closely with the Dean of the Manning College of Information & Computer Sciences to develop and implement a fundraising strategy that supports the college's strategic priorities.
  • Develop and maintain a portfolio of major and principal gift prospects, with a focus on identifying, cultivating, and soliciting high-level donors and prospects.
  • Prepare and present proposals, reports, and other fundraising materials to donors and prospects.
  • Document all quality contacts and moves management strategies through the use of the prospect tracking system (Advance).
Requirements
  • Minimum eight (8) years of prior experience with face-to-face fundraising in higher education or within a similarly complex nonprofit organization with proven success closing 6- and ideally 7-figure gifts independently and in coordination with others.
  • Ability to quickly gain substantive knowledge and comprehension of the College's programs and initiatives, projects, and activities to effectively present potential giving opportunities to prospective donors and make a compelling case for support.
  • Affinity for and/or interest in key issues in computer science curricula and programs, including access, research, evolving technologies, co-curricular and experiential learning.


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