Senior Director of Advancement

Senior Director of Advancement

The Senior Director is responsible for providing vision, leadership, and accountability in guiding the assigned college's advancement efforts. This includes identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding individual major donors, corporate and foundation partners, alumni, and annual gift supporters. Reporting directly to the Associate Vice President and working closely with the Vice President of Advancement and Alumni Relations, the Senior Director will ensure alignment with institutional goals while fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence within the team. Key responsibilities include :

• Managing and mentoring a team of advancement professionals to achieve measurable fundraising success.
• Building and maintaining a portfolio of prospects and donors capable of making significant philanthropic investments.
• Developing and implementing strategies to engage alumni, strengthen corporate and - overseeing performance metrics to track progress, drive accountability, and ensure the achievement of fundraising goals.
• Partnering with colleagues across Advancement and Alumni Relations, and the university community to maximize impact and donor engagement.

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications : Experience in a higher education setting; experience in development or alumni relations.

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