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Director of Major Gift Development

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Knoxville, Tennessee, United States The Tennessee Board of Regents Full time
Job Title: Director of Major Gift Development

Join The Tennessee Board of Regents as a Director of Major Gift Development and play a pivotal role in securing major gifts to support the College's mission.

About the Role:

The Director of Major Gift Development will be responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating a comprehensive development program that includes major gifts, planned gifts, governmental and community relations, and grant development. This role requires a strong ability to cultivate relationships with a wide range of leaders and stakeholders, including local and state elected officials, governmental organizations, corporate and private foundations, individual donors, and business and industry leaders.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive development program that includes major gifts, planned gifts, governmental and community relations, and grant development.
  • Cultivate relationships with a wide range of leaders and stakeholders, including local and state elected officials, governmental organizations, corporate and private foundations, individual donors, and business and industry leaders.
  • Work collaboratively with the president of the College to develop influential relationships with leaders across a broad range of stakeholder groups.
  • Develop and execute the College's Legislative Communications Plan to place the institution at the greatest strategic advantage.
  • Manage all aspects of major gift development, including individual and corporate donor identification, qualification, and cultivation, case statement and proposal preparation, solicitation of gifts, development and implementation of a program of planned giving, grant proposal drafting, editing, and submission, grant compliance reporting, stewardship of major, planned gift, and grantor donor relationships, and community and government relations advising.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree; Master's Degree preferred.
  • Familiarity with Blackbaud Raiser's Edge data management system preferred.
  • Five to ten years demonstrated experience in development and procurement of major gifts, preferably in a higher education setting.
  • Successful experience in community relations and/or government affairs.
  • Outstanding oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills required.
  • Skilled in building relationships, listening, and working effectively with diverse people.
  • Highly motivated and self-directed.
  • Demonstrated leadership and the ability to successfully manage multi-functional or diverse initiatives.
Working Conditions:

The Director of Major Gift Development will work in a fast-paced environment with multiple stakeholders, both internally and externally. The position requires a strong ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team. The Director will be responsible for representing the College in a professional manner and will be expected to maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion.

What We Offer:
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth.
  • A dynamic and supportive work environment.
  • The chance to make a meaningful impact on the College's mission and goals.