Senior Director of Development

Job Details

Experienced

Fisk University - Nashville TN

Staff

4 Year Degree

Executive

Description

Position Summary

The Senior Director of Development plays a pivotal leadership role within the Universitys Office of Development and Alumni Affairs providing strategic support and day-to-day management of all fundraising programs. Reporting to the Vice President of Development and Alumni Affairs the Senior Director oversees a dynamic team responsible for major and planned giving annual giving institutional giving and development operations.

As a senior member of the team the Senior Director partners closely with university leadership faculty alumni and friends to advance philanthropic priorities that sustain scholarships academic excellence and institutional growth. The ideal candidate will be both a strategic thinker and an active fundraisersomeone who leads by example mentors others and builds meaningful long-term relationships with donors and partners.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Fundraising and Program Oversight

• In partnership with the Vice President develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy that supports the universitys strategic plan and annual revenue goals.
• Oversee the planning and execution of all major giving annual giving and institutional giving initiatives ensuring integration and alignment across programs.
• Manage a personal portfolio of individual giving major gift prospects cultivating soliciting and stewarding gifts at the $25000 level.
• Partner with the Vice President to plan and execute capital campaigns special initiatives and endowed fund efforts.
• Collaborate with academic and administrative leaders to identify fundraising priorities and create compelling cases for support.

Team Leadership and Management

Donor Relations and Stewardship

Qualifications

Bachelors degree required

Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

Crisis Management,Marketing,Public Relations,Fundraising,Media Relations,Constant Contact,Strategic Planning,Social Media Management,Team Management,Public Speaking,Wordpress,Writing Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1