Apap365
Senior Director of Development - Shepherd School of Music
Apap365, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Special Instructions to Applicants:Rice University has partnered with Aspen Leadership Group in the search for a Senior Director of Development - Shepherd School of Music. You may view the position prospectus or submit an application via this link:
https://opportunities.aspenleadershipgroup.com/opportunities/1775.Position Summary:The Senior Director of Development will serve as the chief development officer for The Shepherd School of Music and will plan, organize, and manage the development functions of the school, including complex major gift support within the Rice University setting. The Senior Director of Development will provide critical strategic leadership for an advancement program that incorporates development and external relations goals. The Senior Director of Development will identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major and principal gift donor prospects capable of gifts at the $100,000 level and higher. They should be knowledgeable of the performing arts and classical music philanthropic landscape and an excellent relationship builder that has experience developing and implementing fundraising strategies to secure major operational and programmatic commitments for special initiatives.The Senior Director of Development will dually report to the Senior Assistant Dean in the Shepherd School and to the Executive Director of Development (Schools) in the Development and Alumni Relations division. The Senior Director of Development will serve on the school's Senior Leadership Team and will oversee a team of two staff.Minimum Requirements:Bachelor's Degree
In lieu of the education requirement, additional related experience, above and beyond what is required, on an equivalent year-for-year basis may be substituted.
7+ years of related professional development work, of which five years are in direct major gift fundraising experience, preferably within performing arts or higher education
In lieu of the experience requirement, additional related education, above and beyond what is required, on an equivalent year-for-year basis may be substituted.
Essential Functions:Define, plan, initiate, and direct all aspects of the fundraising program for The Shepherd School of Music including major gifts, annual fund, planned giving, and principal gifts.Develop and manage a portfolio of major gift prospects through the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors with an emphasis on gifts of $100,000 and above.Serve as a principal advisor to the Dean on all aspects of development, including strategic development, management, and support of the Dean's portfolio of top donors.Collaborate with Development and Alumni Relations on university- and Presidential-level donor relationships.Manage all aspects of the school's development strategies and initiatives, including fundraising, alumni relations, volunteer management, annual giving, capital projects, stewardship, and donor events.Identify fundraising priorities and devise plans and strategies to accomplish revenue goals.Manage the officer responsible for establishing Shepherd Society membership growth for increased individual contributions.Develop and execute long-term strategies for increasing the engagement and financial support of Rice University and The Shepherd School of Music alumni, corporations, friends, and other targeted philanthropic constituencies.Establish benchmarking metrics for The Shepherd School of Music's charitable needs in collaboration with Development and Alumni Relations.Perform all other duties as assigned.Rice University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity at all levels. It considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.
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https://opportunities.aspenleadershipgroup.com/opportunities/1775.Position Summary:The Senior Director of Development will serve as the chief development officer for The Shepherd School of Music and will plan, organize, and manage the development functions of the school, including complex major gift support within the Rice University setting. The Senior Director of Development will provide critical strategic leadership for an advancement program that incorporates development and external relations goals. The Senior Director of Development will identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major and principal gift donor prospects capable of gifts at the $100,000 level and higher. They should be knowledgeable of the performing arts and classical music philanthropic landscape and an excellent relationship builder that has experience developing and implementing fundraising strategies to secure major operational and programmatic commitments for special initiatives.The Senior Director of Development will dually report to the Senior Assistant Dean in the Shepherd School and to the Executive Director of Development (Schools) in the Development and Alumni Relations division. The Senior Director of Development will serve on the school's Senior Leadership Team and will oversee a team of two staff.Minimum Requirements:Bachelor's Degree
In lieu of the education requirement, additional related experience, above and beyond what is required, on an equivalent year-for-year basis may be substituted.
7+ years of related professional development work, of which five years are in direct major gift fundraising experience, preferably within performing arts or higher education
In lieu of the experience requirement, additional related education, above and beyond what is required, on an equivalent year-for-year basis may be substituted.
Essential Functions:Define, plan, initiate, and direct all aspects of the fundraising program for The Shepherd School of Music including major gifts, annual fund, planned giving, and principal gifts.Develop and manage a portfolio of major gift prospects through the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors with an emphasis on gifts of $100,000 and above.Serve as a principal advisor to the Dean on all aspects of development, including strategic development, management, and support of the Dean's portfolio of top donors.Collaborate with Development and Alumni Relations on university- and Presidential-level donor relationships.Manage all aspects of the school's development strategies and initiatives, including fundraising, alumni relations, volunteer management, annual giving, capital projects, stewardship, and donor events.Identify fundraising priorities and devise plans and strategies to accomplish revenue goals.Manage the officer responsible for establishing Shepherd Society membership growth for increased individual contributions.Develop and execute long-term strategies for increasing the engagement and financial support of Rice University and The Shepherd School of Music alumni, corporations, friends, and other targeted philanthropic constituencies.Establish benchmarking metrics for The Shepherd School of Music's charitable needs in collaboration with Development and Alumni Relations.Perform all other duties as assigned.Rice University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity at all levels. It considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.
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