Director of Major Gifts

3 weeks ago


Wilmington, Delaware, United States Widener Full time

Widener University Delaware Law School is seeking a seasoned Director of Major Gifts to join the University Advancement team.

This critical role is responsible for cultivating meaningful relationships with potential and current major gift level donors to support the strategic goals and mission of the Delaware Law School.

The Director will work closely with the Associate Director for Alumni Engagement, as well as collaborate with key volunteers and the Dean, Development staff, and Law School faculty, to achieve fundraising goals and enhance the school's philanthropic support.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successful fundraising and/or increasing constituent engagement, with a strong understanding of institutional fundraising priorities and the case for support for each.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Conducting discovery visits with alumni to identify enthusiastic DLS graduates interested in supporting the university as volunteers and/or donors.
  • Developing a strategic pipeline of major gift solicitations from assigned prospects through personalized proposals, leveraging effective communication skills.
  • Ensuring high-quality stewardship and recognition programs to engage and retain major gift donors.
  • Working collaboratively with the Dean, faculty, and development and alumni engagement team to align fundraising efforts with the Law School's strategic priorities.
  • Crafting compelling narratives and impact stories that resonate with potential donors and articulate the vision and needs of the Law School.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years of experience in fundraising, alumni relations, higher education or a related field.

Widener University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran.



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