Director of Development

3 days ago

New York, New York, United States InsideHigherEd Full time
Director of Development

Heterodox Academy (HxA) is a non-partisan, non-profit organization that promotes open inquiry, viewpoint diversity, and constructive disagreement to improve higher education and academic research. We are seeking an experienced Director of Development to lead and expand our fundraising efforts.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy aligned with HxA's mission and goals.
  • Oversee all aspects of HxA's development program, including major gifts, annual giving, campus-based gifts, institutional giving, development events, online giving, and planned giving.
  • Cultivate and maintain relationships with donors, both consistently cultivating smaller donors, and communicating in customized ways with high-net-worth individuals and foundations.
  • Work closely with the President and Board of Directors to identify and engage potential major donors.
  • Manage and mentor the Development Manager, ensuring effective execution of fundraising initiatives.
  • Create and oversee the annual development budget and fundraising goals.
  • Develop compelling fundraising materials, including proposals, reports, and presentations.
  • Plan and execute fundraising events and donor cultivation activities.
  • Implement best practices in donor stewardship and recognition.
  • Collaborate with other departments to ensure cohesive messaging and alignment of fundraising efforts with organizational priorities.
  • Provide regular reports on fundraising progress to the President and Board of Directors.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
  • 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in nonprofit fundraising, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
  • Proven track record of securing major gifts and managing successful fundraising campaigns.
  • Strong knowledge of best practices in development, including donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
  • Sophisticated understanding of diverse donor and funder networks surrounding higher education reform, free expression, constructive disagreement, viewpoint diversity, and related issues.
  • Experience with fundraising databases and CRM systems (preferably Hubspot or similar).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate HxA's mission and impact to diverse audiences.
  • Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and mentor team members.
  • Strategic thinker with the ability to set and achieve ambitious fundraising goals.
  • Experience in higher education advancement/development (at a college, university, or higher education nonprofit) strongly preferred.
Personal Characteristics:
  • Passionate about HxA's mission and the importance of open inquiry and viewpoint diversity in higher education.
  • Ability to build and maintain relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including donors, board members, and academic leaders.
  • High level of integrity, professionalism, and ethical standards.
  • Collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Adaptable and flexible in response to changing priorities and opportunities.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

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