Brown University
Director, Regional Development, West Coast
Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island, us, 02912
Brown University Director, Regional Development, West Coast
As Director, Regional Development for Brown University, you will be responsible for the strategic management of a comprehensive, regionally focused, development program for the West Coast region. Responsibilities include oversight of a regionally based leadership, major and principal gift fundraising, and engagement program, as well as the management of a team of four or more staff with a primary focus on building relationships within the region and securing gifts and pledges. The incumbent will also manage a personal portfolio of approximately 100-125 prospects weighted toward the capacity to make gifts of $1M plus to the University for which prospect qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship are required. The incumbent will oversee the fundraising strategies and progress for reporting fundraisers, working toward achieving both personal and regional fundraising goals on an annual and long-term basis. This position also oversees the engagement programming focused on faculty and senior administrator development-focused events and other cultivation efforts in the West Coast region, collaborating with colleagues in Donor Relations and Special Events to achieve overall goals in the region. This position coordinates and facilitates all presidential, provost, and senior administrator advancement-related visits to the region, as well as the engagement of key volunteers and members of the Corporation. Coordination with a range of other Advancement staff is necessary to ensure strategic engagement and achieve goals across the Division. This position is responsible for building engagement and philanthropic support throughout the BrownTogether campaign and beyond. This position can be located in Providence, RI, or the San Francisco Bay Area. Brown University is committed to advancing diversity, inclusion, and equity and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Required Education and Experience
Minimum 6 years of experience in fundraising in related fields such as development, sales, and customer relations. Minimum 2 years of staff management experience. Required Qualifications
Proven ability to solicit and close gifts on the $1M+ level, or equivalent experience in related fields (such as sales). Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to initiate, collaborate, implement, monitor, evaluate, and advance strategic plans that support the activities of the program and contribute to the overall goals and objectives of Advancement and the fundraising enterprise. Ability to inspire, mentor, motivate team performance and promote accountability. Provide appropriate training, support, and feedback to all fundraising professionals, including early, mid-career, and senior-level gift officers. Proven effectiveness at recruiting, hiring, and retaining high-performance fundraising staff. Computer proficiency and knowledge of CRM systems are required. Working knowledge of email and calendars, the Windows environment, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other software such as Adobe Acrobat, donor databases, etc. Must be able and willing to travel frequently throughout the United States to attend relevant programs and events and to meet with current and prospective donors and leadership volunteers to further cultivation and solicitation strategies. Must be able and willing to work occasional evenings and weekends. Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB), including experience/ability to identify and emphasize diverse perspectives in programming, communications, and strategy. Superior interpersonal skills with proven ability to successfully interact and collaborate with varied constituencies in a professional manner. Ability to apply good judgment and proven responsible decision-making skills; tact and discretion are required to deal with highly confidential alumni, parent, student, family, donor, and prospect information. Must be detail-oriented, a self-starter with a demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple projects, priorities, and staff to meet goals and timelines. Decisiveness, trustworthiness, discretion, and creativity are daily requirements of this position. Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter and resume with their application. All offers of employment are contingent upon a completed criminal background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown. Benefits of Working at Brown:
Information on the Benefits of Working at Brown can be found here (https://www.brown.edu/a-z/benefits-working-brown). 2024-11-25 Job Posting Title: Director, Regional Development, West Coast Department: Advancement Grade: Grade 13 Worker Type: Employee Worker Sub-Type: Regular Time Type: Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 37.5 Position Work Location: Submission Guidelines:
Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application. Still Have Questions?
If you have any questions you may contact employment@brown.edu. EEO Statement: Brown University is an E-Verify Employer. As an EEO/AA employer, Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
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As Director, Regional Development for Brown University, you will be responsible for the strategic management of a comprehensive, regionally focused, development program for the West Coast region. Responsibilities include oversight of a regionally based leadership, major and principal gift fundraising, and engagement program, as well as the management of a team of four or more staff with a primary focus on building relationships within the region and securing gifts and pledges. The incumbent will also manage a personal portfolio of approximately 100-125 prospects weighted toward the capacity to make gifts of $1M plus to the University for which prospect qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship are required. The incumbent will oversee the fundraising strategies and progress for reporting fundraisers, working toward achieving both personal and regional fundraising goals on an annual and long-term basis. This position also oversees the engagement programming focused on faculty and senior administrator development-focused events and other cultivation efforts in the West Coast region, collaborating with colleagues in Donor Relations and Special Events to achieve overall goals in the region. This position coordinates and facilitates all presidential, provost, and senior administrator advancement-related visits to the region, as well as the engagement of key volunteers and members of the Corporation. Coordination with a range of other Advancement staff is necessary to ensure strategic engagement and achieve goals across the Division. This position is responsible for building engagement and philanthropic support throughout the BrownTogether campaign and beyond. This position can be located in Providence, RI, or the San Francisco Bay Area. Brown University is committed to advancing diversity, inclusion, and equity and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Required Education and Experience
Minimum 6 years of experience in fundraising in related fields such as development, sales, and customer relations. Minimum 2 years of staff management experience. Required Qualifications
Proven ability to solicit and close gifts on the $1M+ level, or equivalent experience in related fields (such as sales). Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to initiate, collaborate, implement, monitor, evaluate, and advance strategic plans that support the activities of the program and contribute to the overall goals and objectives of Advancement and the fundraising enterprise. Ability to inspire, mentor, motivate team performance and promote accountability. Provide appropriate training, support, and feedback to all fundraising professionals, including early, mid-career, and senior-level gift officers. Proven effectiveness at recruiting, hiring, and retaining high-performance fundraising staff. Computer proficiency and knowledge of CRM systems are required. Working knowledge of email and calendars, the Windows environment, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other software such as Adobe Acrobat, donor databases, etc. Must be able and willing to travel frequently throughout the United States to attend relevant programs and events and to meet with current and prospective donors and leadership volunteers to further cultivation and solicitation strategies. Must be able and willing to work occasional evenings and weekends. Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB), including experience/ability to identify and emphasize diverse perspectives in programming, communications, and strategy. Superior interpersonal skills with proven ability to successfully interact and collaborate with varied constituencies in a professional manner. Ability to apply good judgment and proven responsible decision-making skills; tact and discretion are required to deal with highly confidential alumni, parent, student, family, donor, and prospect information. Must be detail-oriented, a self-starter with a demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple projects, priorities, and staff to meet goals and timelines. Decisiveness, trustworthiness, discretion, and creativity are daily requirements of this position. Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter and resume with their application. All offers of employment are contingent upon a completed criminal background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown. Benefits of Working at Brown:
Information on the Benefits of Working at Brown can be found here (https://www.brown.edu/a-z/benefits-working-brown). 2024-11-25 Job Posting Title: Director, Regional Development, West Coast Department: Advancement Grade: Grade 13 Worker Type: Employee Worker Sub-Type: Regular Time Type: Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 37.5 Position Work Location: Submission Guidelines:
Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application. Still Have Questions?
If you have any questions you may contact employment@brown.edu. EEO Statement: Brown University is an E-Verify Employer. As an EEO/AA employer, Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
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