Director Of Development

Description:

The Director of Development will work closely with the Associate Dean for Development and Alumni Relations to staff the School's dean, as well as the Nursing Advisory Board.

The Director of Development will identify and evaluate the giving potential of high end affiliated and unaffiliated annual and major gift prospects through personal visits and research; and manage the cultivation and solicitation of planned giving prospects.

In consultation with the Associate Dean, the Director of Development will develop and manage the annual development plan for the School of Nursing including setting goals, developing work plans, monitoring efforts and evaluating results; and liaising with key central development offices.

The Director of Development will participate in the department's budget planning process and write and manage the production of special fundraising publications such as campaign case statements and brochures.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree
Five years related professional experience

Preferred Qualifications

Proven ability to cultivate, solicit, and steward major gifts.
Five years of preferred management experience and an ability to lead by example.
Experience identifying and securing planned gifts.
The intellectual depth, maturity, wisdom, and collaborative skills to garner the trust and confidence of the department heads and faculty, development colleagues, volunteers, trustees, and constituents.
Ability to work within a complex, multi-divisional and multi-departmental environment to establish priorities, set objectives and achieve stated goals.
Superlative interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to work well with people at all levels of an organization, across a diverse range of educational and social backgrounds.
Superior written and oral communication skills.
Proven ability to manage institutional leadership.

All applicants are expected to uphold the university's core values which includes diversity and inclusion. All staff treat people with dignity and respect by being fair and consistent. We demonstrate an open-minded approach to understanding people regardless of their race, gender, age, national origin, religion, ethnicity, disability status or other characteristics. We show respect for the beliefs and traditions of others; encourage and promote practices that support cultural diversity; and discourage behaviors or practices that may be perceived as unfair, biased, or critical toward people with certain backgrounds.