- The position will increase financial support for the University and raise in excess of $1 million per year.
- Manage a portfolio of donors and prospects, focusing on soliciting and closing major gifts at the $50,000+ level, special gifts, and leadership-level annual gifts. Identify and qualify prospects, engage and cultivate current and prospective donors, and steward donors.
- Travel within the assigned region and nationally to meet with and cultivate potential donors.
- Update the database with information related to donor strategies, contacts, and results.
- Increase portfolio giving at a rate of 10% per year.
- Excellent public relations, verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Fluency with database systems including but not limited to Blackbaud, Excel, Word, and other standard programs.
- Prepare written proposals and support documentation for gift acceptance in accordance with policies. This includes the preparation of LOIs (letter of intent) and MOUs (memorandum of understanding).
- Independently motivated to build a robust pipeline of donors to support the University's priorities.
- Bachelor's Degree Required. Five years of major gift fundraising experience in Higher Education, a large non-profit, or a complex healthcare system. Successful track record closing annual leadership level ($5k - $25k) gifts. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- A master's degree and ten or more years of fundraising experience in Higher Education, a large non-profit, or complex healthcare system. Contact management software experience (Raiser's Edge). Proficiency in working with Google products (Google Mail, Google Calendar, etc.). Proficiency in working with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, & PowerPoint).
- Frequent out-of-state travel with some weekend and evening responsibilities.
- Occasionally lifts, carries, or otherwise moves and positions objects weighing up to 30 pounds.
- The incumbent is required to possess and maintain a valid driver's license
-
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach, United StatesJob Description · The Opportunity: · Since its inception, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University has remained best in class - the unquestioned global leader in aerospace education, and the definitive source of innovation in aviation and aerospace education and research. The largest ...
-
Senior Director of Philanthropy, Worldwide
3 days ago
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach, United StatesJob Description · The Opportunity: · Since its inception, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University has remained best in class - the unquestioned global leader in aerospace education, and the definitive source of innovation in aviation and aerospace education and research. The largest ...
-
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach, United StatesJob Description · About Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University: · At Embry-Riddle, we take pride in our position as the world's largest and most comprehensive university dedicated to aviation and aerospace. Located in Daytona Beach, Florida, and Prescott, Arizona, our esteemed resi ...
-
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach, United StatesJob Description · About Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University: · At Embry-Riddle, we take pride in our position as the world's largest and most comprehensive university dedicated to aviation and aerospace. Located in Daytona Beach, Florida, and Prescott, Arizona, our esteemed resi ...
-
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach, United States Full timeDescription · The Opportunity: · Since its inception, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University has remained best in class — the unquestioned global leader in aerospace education, and the definitive source of innovation in aviation and aerospace education and research. The largest, ...
-
Senior Director of Philanthropy, At Large
1 week ago
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach, United StatesJob Description · The Opportunity: · Since its inception, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University has remained best in class - the unquestioned global leader in aerospace education, and the definitive source of innovation in aviation and aerospace education and research. The largest ...
-
Senior Director of Philanthropy, Worldwide
1 week ago
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach, United StatesJob Description · The Opportunity: · Since its inception, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University has remained best in class - the unquestioned global leader in aerospace education, and the definitive source of innovation in aviation and aerospace education and research. The largest ...
-
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach, United StatesJob Description · The Opportunity: · Since its inception, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University has remained best in class — the unquestioned global leader in aerospace education, and the definitive source of innovation in aviation and aerospace education and research. The largest ...
-
President/CEO - Real Estate
1 week ago
Southwest Accounting Resources, Inc Daytona Beach, United StatesReal Estate/Property Management company in Daytona Beach is actively recruiting for a President/CEO, this position will report to the Owner of the company. This role is open due to retirement. · The base salary is up to $150K + bonus ($105K-$125K depending one company performanc ...
-
Director of Prospect Research AS9651
2 weeks ago
InsideHigherEd DeLand, United StatesDirector of Prospect Research AS9651 var a2a_config = a2a_config || {}; a2a_config.onclick = 1; Staff (Full-Time) --> Development & Alumni EngagementDeLand, FL · • ID: · • Full-Time/Regular · The Director of Prospect Research is charged with the responsibility of managing majo ...
-
Director of Prospect Research AS9651
3 weeks ago
Stetson University DeLand, United States Full time/RegularStaff (Full-Time) --> Development & Alumni Engagement · DeLand, FL · • ID: · • Full-Time/Regular · The Director of Prospect Research is charged with the responsibility of managing major gift officer's portfolios, monthly meetings with MGO's for donor movement and activities, p ...
-
Director of Prospect Research
4 days ago
Stetson University DeLand, United StatesJob Description · The Director of Prospect Research is charged with the responsibility of managing major gift officer's portfolios, monthly meetings with MGO's for donor movement and activities, proposal management, presidential and dean requested biography, wealth screenings, a ...
-
Director of Prospect Research DeLand, FL
2 weeks ago
Stetson DeLand, United StatesStaff (Full-Time) --> Development & Alumni Engagement · DeLand, FL · ID: · Full-Time/Regular · The Director of Prospect Research is charged with the responsibility of managing major gift officer's portfolios, monthly meetings with MGO's for donor movement and activities, proposa ...
Regional Director of Philanthropy - Daytona Beach, United States - Bethune-Cookman University
Description
Bethune-Cookman UniversityJob Title:
Regional Director of Philanthropy
Reporting Structure:
Vice President for Institutional Advancement
Division:
Institutional Advancement
Position Location:
On-Site
Job Summary:
The Regional Director of Philanthropy position will build relationships exclusively to cultivate and solicit qualified alumni and friends with the resources and inclination to support the University.
Working closely with department chairs, directors, faculty, staff, alumni relations team, UNCF, and volunteers, this individual must have the knowledge to develop the trust required to represent the University's needs and seek out common goals to advance the University's educational priorities.
Three Regional Director of Philanthropy positions will cultivate and maintain relationships with prospective and current donors in the country's northern, southern, and western regions.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Required Skills/Abilities:
Education and Experience:
Preferred Skills, Experience, and Education:
Physical Requirements:
Other Requirements:
The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, sex, retaliation, marital status, religion or disability, or any other applicable local, state or federal regulation.
The University reserves the right to modify job descriptions at any time in its' attempts to improve the operations of the University
