Dec 20th, 2024
Bowling Green State University
Job Description
Senior Director of Development
Reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Development, the Senior Director of Development will advance the mission of Bowling Green State University, secure private philanthropic major gifts aligned with the University’s priorities and strategic plan, lead fundraising strategy for assigned college, unit, and/or special initiatives, and manage one or more development officers.
This position requires a significant work establishing and sustaining relationships with major donors, alumni, and friends who make philanthropic commitments that support Bowling Green State University. The Senior Director will lead and execute strategies to cultivate and solicit major gifts ($25K+ minimum, with focus on gifts of $100K+) to support approved fundraising priorities.
Within the centralized advancement structure at BGSU, the Senior Director will provide strategic leadership for multiple campus partners, supervise one or more development officers, and may oversee special fundraising initiatives, as identified by University Advancement or University leadership. The position will be responsible for leading the successful achievement of personal and team fundraising metrics as well as play a key role in meeting division-wide goals, which are established annually and based on the donor pipeline, pipeline capacity, and fundraising priorities.
Minimum Qualifications
The following Degree is required:
• Bachelor’s degree required. Degree must be conferred at the time of application.
The following Experience is required:
• 5 years of professional philanthropic fundraising experience or a 5-year combination of sales and philanthropic fundraising experience is required, including successfully closing gifts or contracts of $100,000 or more.
• 1 year of staff supervision or project management experience required.
The following Licensure, Certifications, or Registration is required:
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and comply with the University’s vehicle use policy.
Full-time, twelve-month Administrative Staff position available. For a complete job description & to apply for this position visit https://apptrkr.com/5887877 or contact the Office of Human Resources. BGSU. AA/EEO/Disabilities/Veterans. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Bowling Green State University, please call 419-372-8421.