University Advancement is hiring a Director of Development, PBSci! This is a career, 100% time appointment. This is a career, 100% time appointment eligible for full university benefits.
We are seeking an ambitious and enthusiastic fundraising professional to serve as Director of Development, Physical & Biological Sciences Division. Under the supervision of the Executive Director of Development for the Science Division, and in consultation with the PBSci Dean, the Director engages current and prospective donors using a variety of means to secure and increase philanthropic support from individuals, corporations, and foundations for the academic priorities of the division and campus as determined by the Dean, University Advancement leadership and the Executive Director of Development for the Science Division.
The Director’s major responsibilities include managing the university’s relationship with current and prospective major gift donors. With support from University Advancement, the Director will design and implement comprehensive strategies to identify, cultivate, and steward high- and medium-capacity individuals, build engagement of these individuals, and create gift opportunities based on divisional and campus priorities.
The incumbent will formulate and coordinate fundraising strategies, determine appropriate stewardship plans for significant donors, and involve the trustees, other high level volunteers, and academic leaders in connecting these donors to the division and campus to deepen their interest and involvement.
Using advanced fundraising concepts, this position plans, organizes, and directs complex large-scale fundraising campaigns that include multiple components. Results have a major impact on overall program goals and assignments and are typically at the “major gifts” level, including managing portfolios of donors capable of giving gifts of an agreed-upon amount. The Director attends functions and meetings and serves on internal and external committees as a campus representative.
For full consideration for an interview, applicants will be asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and application.
The Initial Review Date (IRD) is 05/27/2025. All applications received by the IRD are guaranteed consideration by the hiring unit. Application materials received after the IRD will only be forwarded to the unit upon their request. For a complete list of qualifications/competencies, use this quick link to access the job posting.