Morehouse College
Director of Development - STEM
Morehouse College, Waycross, Georgia, United States, 31503
Position Details
Position Information
Job TypeNon-Faculty
Position TitleDirector of Development - STEM
Position NumberE99987
DepartmentInstitutional Advancement
LocationMorehouse College - Atlanta, GA
Position Summary
The Office of Institutional Advancement is seeking an accomplished, responsive, collaborative, and results-oriented fundraiser to join its Advancement team. This team member will be the primary development liaison for one of the College's academic units, and will identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward alumni and friends of the College as well as corporate, foundation and other college stakeholders. The ability to think and act strategically will be critical to the success of this position. Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Development, the Director of Development will focus efforts on face-to-face contact with prospects whose philanthropic capacity is $50,000 and more, managing a portfolio of 100 to 150 major donor prospects. It is expected that the Director will be required to conduct at least 70 face to face visit per year and make at least 24 major gift solicitations per year to support the college or their unit. The Director will be strategic to ensure that solicitation "ask" are maximized based on donor capacity and philanthropic interest that is aligned with the College's needs. The Director of Development will play a pivotal role in the identification and qualification of major donor prospects as Morehouse seeks to fulfill the the goals of The Making Men of Consequence Campaign.
Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in communications, public relations, marketing, business, liberal arts, or related fieldEight or more years of related and progressively more responsibility or expansive work experience in professional fundraising, alumni/donor relations, public relations, marketing, or related fieldExperience with "Moves Management" or related strategic relationship development.Experience with planned giving techniques and vehiclesWorking knowledge of tax laws affecting charitable givingExcellent written and verbal communication skills, organizational skills, and intellectual curiosity Collaborative team-oriented style.Ability to work with a variety of personality types. Excellent interpersonal skills Valid driver's licensePreferred Qualifications
Experience in a higher education environment, having participated in a comprehensive campaign with a goal of $250,0000 or more.Ten or more years of related and progressively more responsibility or expansive work experience in professional fundraising, alumni/donor relations, public relations, marketing, or related fieldProven and demonstrated ability to cultivate, solicit, and steward major gifts starting at $50,000 up to $1,000,000Experience with fundraising and financial softwarePreferred Education/Experience
Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, marketing, business, liberal arts, or related fieldMasters Degree preferred10 or more years of related and progressively more responsibility or expansive work experience in professional fundraising, alumni/donor relations, public relations, marketing, or related fieldRequired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, marketing, business, liberal arts, or related fieldExpansive work experience in professional fundraising, alumni/donor relations, public relations, marketing, or related fieldExperience with "Moves Management" or related strategic relationship development.Experience with planned giving techniques and vehiclesWorking knowledge of tax laws affecting charitable giving Excellent written and verbal communication skills, organizational skills, and intellectual curiosity Collaborative team-oriented style.Ability to work with a variety of personality types.Excellent interpersonal skills Valid driver's license
Physical Demands
This position is largely a sedentary role, however, requires some travel, minimum lifting of less than 10 lbs., and some long standing and walking.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
Essential Duties/Responsiblities
The Office of Institutional Advancement is seeking an accomplished, responsive, collaborative, and results-oriented fundraiser to join its Advancement team. This team member will be the primary development liaison for one of the College's academic units, and will identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward alumni and friends of the College as well as corporate, foundation and other college stakeholders. The ability to think and act strategically will be critical to the success of this position. Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Development, the Director of Development will focus efforts on face-to-face contact with prospects whose philanthropic capacity is $50,000 and more, managing a portfolio of 100 to 150 major donor prospects. It is expected that the Director will be required to conduct at least 70 face to face visit per year and make at least 24 major gift solicitations per year to support the college or their unit. The Director will be strategic to ensure that solicitation "ask" are maximized based on donor capacity and philanthropic interest that is aligned with the College's needs. The Director of Development will play a pivotal role in the identification and qualification of major donor prospects as Morehouse seeks to fulfill the the goals of The Making Men of Consequence Campaign.
Percentage Of Time
Posting Detail Information
Posting NumberS917P
Number of Vacancies1
Job Open Date04/19/2024
Job Close Date
Open Until FilledNo
Special Instructions Summary
EEO Statement Summary
Morehouse College is an equal opportunity employer. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against in any condition of employment because of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Position Information
Job TypeNon-Faculty
Position TitleDirector of Development - STEM
Position NumberE99987
DepartmentInstitutional Advancement
LocationMorehouse College - Atlanta, GA
Position Summary
The Office of Institutional Advancement is seeking an accomplished, responsive, collaborative, and results-oriented fundraiser to join its Advancement team. This team member will be the primary development liaison for one of the College's academic units, and will identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward alumni and friends of the College as well as corporate, foundation and other college stakeholders. The ability to think and act strategically will be critical to the success of this position. Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Development, the Director of Development will focus efforts on face-to-face contact with prospects whose philanthropic capacity is $50,000 and more, managing a portfolio of 100 to 150 major donor prospects. It is expected that the Director will be required to conduct at least 70 face to face visit per year and make at least 24 major gift solicitations per year to support the college or their unit. The Director will be strategic to ensure that solicitation "ask" are maximized based on donor capacity and philanthropic interest that is aligned with the College's needs. The Director of Development will play a pivotal role in the identification and qualification of major donor prospects as Morehouse seeks to fulfill the the goals of The Making Men of Consequence Campaign.
Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in communications, public relations, marketing, business, liberal arts, or related fieldEight or more years of related and progressively more responsibility or expansive work experience in professional fundraising, alumni/donor relations, public relations, marketing, or related fieldExperience with "Moves Management" or related strategic relationship development.Experience with planned giving techniques and vehiclesWorking knowledge of tax laws affecting charitable givingExcellent written and verbal communication skills, organizational skills, and intellectual curiosity Collaborative team-oriented style.Ability to work with a variety of personality types. Excellent interpersonal skills Valid driver's licensePreferred Qualifications
Experience in a higher education environment, having participated in a comprehensive campaign with a goal of $250,0000 or more.Ten or more years of related and progressively more responsibility or expansive work experience in professional fundraising, alumni/donor relations, public relations, marketing, or related fieldProven and demonstrated ability to cultivate, solicit, and steward major gifts starting at $50,000 up to $1,000,000Experience with fundraising and financial softwarePreferred Education/Experience
Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, marketing, business, liberal arts, or related fieldMasters Degree preferred10 or more years of related and progressively more responsibility or expansive work experience in professional fundraising, alumni/donor relations, public relations, marketing, or related fieldRequired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, marketing, business, liberal arts, or related fieldExpansive work experience in professional fundraising, alumni/donor relations, public relations, marketing, or related fieldExperience with "Moves Management" or related strategic relationship development.Experience with planned giving techniques and vehiclesWorking knowledge of tax laws affecting charitable giving Excellent written and verbal communication skills, organizational skills, and intellectual curiosity Collaborative team-oriented style.Ability to work with a variety of personality types.Excellent interpersonal skills Valid driver's license
Physical Demands
This position is largely a sedentary role, however, requires some travel, minimum lifting of less than 10 lbs., and some long standing and walking.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
Essential Duties/Responsiblities
The Office of Institutional Advancement is seeking an accomplished, responsive, collaborative, and results-oriented fundraiser to join its Advancement team. This team member will be the primary development liaison for one of the College's academic units, and will identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward alumni and friends of the College as well as corporate, foundation and other college stakeholders. The ability to think and act strategically will be critical to the success of this position. Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Development, the Director of Development will focus efforts on face-to-face contact with prospects whose philanthropic capacity is $50,000 and more, managing a portfolio of 100 to 150 major donor prospects. It is expected that the Director will be required to conduct at least 70 face to face visit per year and make at least 24 major gift solicitations per year to support the college or their unit. The Director will be strategic to ensure that solicitation "ask" are maximized based on donor capacity and philanthropic interest that is aligned with the College's needs. The Director of Development will play a pivotal role in the identification and qualification of major donor prospects as Morehouse seeks to fulfill the the goals of The Making Men of Consequence Campaign.
Percentage Of Time
Posting Detail Information
Posting NumberS917P
Number of Vacancies1
Job Open Date04/19/2024
Job Close Date
Open Until FilledNo
Special Instructions Summary
EEO Statement Summary
Morehouse College is an equal opportunity employer. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against in any condition of employment because of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.