Senior Director of Development

3 days ago


Highland Heights, Ohio, United States Northern Kentucky University Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Director of Development to join our team at Northern Kentucky University. This is a key leadership role that will be responsible for developing and managing a robust portfolio of major and principal gift prospects for the university, as well as managing junior gift officers as a senior leader in the Office of Development.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and execute strategic plans for the major gifts program, positioning the university and its units to achieve significant growth over the next 3-5 years in preparation for the next comprehensive campaign.
  • Manage a portfolio of 60-75 major gift prospects to generate a minimum of $1.5M in annual philanthropic revenue.
  • Collaborate with key partners across University Advancement to identify potential prospects, leverage university events to engage prospects and steward donors, and analyze major gift program progress and performance.
  • Work with Deans, faculty, and other senior academic and administrative leaders across the University to facilitate their participation in the development process as needed to cultivate, solicit, and close gifts.
  • Personally build and manage a portfolio of major gift prospects to generate a minimum of $1.5M in annual philanthropic revenue.
Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree plus 7-10 years of progressive responsibility in fundraising or business development, or a master's degree plus at least 5 years of closely related experience.
  • At least 2 years of management experience and a proven track record of closing gifts or contracts of $25K or more.
  • Previous experience working with the corporate community and experience with gift planning concepts is preferred.
What We Offer

Northern Kentucky University offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, retirement matching, generous vacation and seasonal holiday closures, and flexible/hybrid work arrangements. We also offer bonus potential for excellent results at the discretion of the AVP and VP.



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