Reporting to the Executive Director of Development, this position is responsible for the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors and prospects with the capacity to make a financial commitment in the form of a major, principal, or transformational gift. This position will serve as the liaison between the cohort and the Paul M. Hebert Law Center.

The director will join a dynamic cohort of development professionals supporting the School of Veterinary Medicine, the College of Agriculture/AgCenter, the College of Human Sciences and Education, and the Paul M. Hebert Law Center. Collectively, these units are known as the Bengal Cohort.

Essential Responsibilities

40 % | Fundraising

• Manage a portfolio of prospects and donors, effectively executing strategy against the Donor Commitment Continuum.
• Qualify prospective donors for portfolio.
• Create individual goals for each donor in the portfolio.
• Achieve metric goals set forth by VP for Development and SDOD.

20 % | Staff Management

• Manage and supervise Mid-Level Officer

20 % | Donor Engagement

• Establish an engagement plan for each donor and prospect in the portfolio that is focused on matching donor interests to university fundraising priorities, subsequently executing that plan and modifying it as circumstances change.
• Work with college faculty and staff to secure project information for creating compelling giving opportunities (front-end) and reporting to donors on how their giving made a difference (back-end).

10 % | Database Management

• Utilize the donor database effectively to document progress with donors.

5 % | Collaboration

• Follow the policies and procedures to coordinate appropriately with all fundraising agencies on campus.
• Interact and collaborate with colleagues and fellow team members on a regular basis.

5 % | Miscellaneous

• Other duties as assigned.

Non-essential/marginal position responsibilities

• Serve on committees
• Assist with major college-related alumni or development events
• Attend relevant seminars or trainings

Requirements

Required level/type of experience

• Major gift or related fundraising experience

Preferred level/type of experience

• A proven track record of soliciting and securing major gifts in a university environment

Preferred abilities

• Familiarity with electronic university advancement databases
• Exceptional written and oral communicative skills
• The ability to self-motivate and work independently
• Sensitivity to the need of diverse constituencies
• A team player with a goal-oriented approach to work
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• The ability to represent the organization in a professional, positive, manner

Required education

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

Preferred education

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university