The Gospel Coalition
Senior Director of Development at Oklahoma Baptist University
The Gospel Coalition, Fort Worth, Texas, United States, 76102
The Senior Director of Development for Oklahoma Baptist University serves as a major gifts officer and integral team member in the Office of University Advancement. As a member of the advancement team, the successful candidate will cultivate relationships with alumni, corporations, foundations, and other key constituent prospects to solicit and close major gifts for OBU.Job Description
Senior Director of Development – Oklahoma Baptist UniversityOVERVIEWAdvancement position based in a surrounding area near Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas with some remote work capabilities. Candidates who wish to reside in other locations such as Oklahoma City, Shawnee, or southern Oklahoma will not be excluded from consideration. Oklahoma Baptist University is seeking a candidate who will play a significant role in the life transforming experience for the students, and for those the applicant will serve in the communities, cities, nation, and world. The Senior Director of Development will also work to solicit annual gift contributions while working with university leadership and academic deans and chairs to coordinate funding of special programs and projects. The person fulfilling this role will focus on advancement outreach for a specific geographical area. Donor cultivation, targeted prospecting and outreach, stewardship activities, and community collaboration will be important components to success.The individual filling this position must have a passion for fundraising and alumni engagement. Must be able to motivate and support board members, staff, volunteers, and donors to reach targeted annual fundraising goals. The ability to identify and cultivate key relationships, be held accountable to productivity standards, and solicit significant gifts is essential. This position reports to the Vice President for University Advancement.Job Role and ResponsibilityAdvance the mission, vision, and goals of the UniversityWork closely with the Vice President for Advancement to execute advancement prioritiesServe as a member of the University advancement team and participate in prospect management and prospect strategy meetingsCreate and maintain a dynamic portfolio of 125-150 high net worth individuals and priority corporate prospectsSecure major gifts and perform to or exceed agreed upon established goalsAssist the Vice President for Advancement and team in developing program funding priorities and related cases for supportCreate and execute fundraising plans that utilize best practices in major giving including identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major donorsIn coordination with team members in University Advancement, develop and execute an annual operating plan with accountable monthly and quarterly monetary and activity goalsAssist with other development projects as needed in cooperation with the University President and other university leadersServe as an exemplary University advocate in the community, with local leaders, alumni organizations, business and corporate partners, and other leaders and key constituentsTravel is required: The Senior Director of Development must be willing to travel extensively in his or her work with donors and as a representative of the University. This position will also require you to spend time on the OBU campus as needed for meetings and interaction with university colleagues.Knowledge and Skills RequiredAbility to communicate information and ideas in an outstanding manner both in oral and written form and possess excellent public speaking skillsSelf-starter who requires little supervision to succeedRecord of leadership and accomplishment with proven fundraising successCampaign planning and execution experience in major gift solicitationsEvidence of successful solicitation of major giftsHistory of quality fundraising performanceAble to establish and maintain effective working relationships with team/volunteersMust have exceptional follow-up and time management skillsDetail oriented and flexible with job dutiesStrong organizational and leadership capabilitiesExemplary interpersonal skills working with volunteers and donorsAble to handle stressful situations in a fast-paced environmentPossess high standards of conduct, integrity, appearance, and attitudeProficient with Microsoft Office and experience with fundraising software and toolsAble to travel frequently and attend evening or weekend events/meetings occasionallyQualifications, Experience and EducationRequired: Bachelor’s DegreePreferred: Bachelor’s Degree in marketing, public relations, journalism, or related fieldFive plus years of experience displaying the capability of working effectively with high net-worth individuals, couples, and business leaders with a proven record of accomplishment of soliciting and closing major gifts in the five and/or six figure range in fundraising is preferred. Higher education fundraising experience will be prioritized and highly valued.Additionally, the ability to work effectively on a team and with many diverse constituencies in a university environment should be evident. Other important characteristics include a strong work ethic, competitive nature, personal integrity, emotional intelligence, a sense of humor, excellent communication and organizational skills, strategic thinking and planning skills, and a commitment to the mission and values of Oklahoma Baptist University. Evidence of a commitment to lifelong learning and professional growth is also desired.
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Senior Director of Development – Oklahoma Baptist UniversityOVERVIEWAdvancement position based in a surrounding area near Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas with some remote work capabilities. Candidates who wish to reside in other locations such as Oklahoma City, Shawnee, or southern Oklahoma will not be excluded from consideration. Oklahoma Baptist University is seeking a candidate who will play a significant role in the life transforming experience for the students, and for those the applicant will serve in the communities, cities, nation, and world. The Senior Director of Development will also work to solicit annual gift contributions while working with university leadership and academic deans and chairs to coordinate funding of special programs and projects. The person fulfilling this role will focus on advancement outreach for a specific geographical area. Donor cultivation, targeted prospecting and outreach, stewardship activities, and community collaboration will be important components to success.The individual filling this position must have a passion for fundraising and alumni engagement. Must be able to motivate and support board members, staff, volunteers, and donors to reach targeted annual fundraising goals. The ability to identify and cultivate key relationships, be held accountable to productivity standards, and solicit significant gifts is essential. This position reports to the Vice President for University Advancement.Job Role and ResponsibilityAdvance the mission, vision, and goals of the UniversityWork closely with the Vice President for Advancement to execute advancement prioritiesServe as a member of the University advancement team and participate in prospect management and prospect strategy meetingsCreate and maintain a dynamic portfolio of 125-150 high net worth individuals and priority corporate prospectsSecure major gifts and perform to or exceed agreed upon established goalsAssist the Vice President for Advancement and team in developing program funding priorities and related cases for supportCreate and execute fundraising plans that utilize best practices in major giving including identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major donorsIn coordination with team members in University Advancement, develop and execute an annual operating plan with accountable monthly and quarterly monetary and activity goalsAssist with other development projects as needed in cooperation with the University President and other university leadersServe as an exemplary University advocate in the community, with local leaders, alumni organizations, business and corporate partners, and other leaders and key constituentsTravel is required: The Senior Director of Development must be willing to travel extensively in his or her work with donors and as a representative of the University. This position will also require you to spend time on the OBU campus as needed for meetings and interaction with university colleagues.Knowledge and Skills RequiredAbility to communicate information and ideas in an outstanding manner both in oral and written form and possess excellent public speaking skillsSelf-starter who requires little supervision to succeedRecord of leadership and accomplishment with proven fundraising successCampaign planning and execution experience in major gift solicitationsEvidence of successful solicitation of major giftsHistory of quality fundraising performanceAble to establish and maintain effective working relationships with team/volunteersMust have exceptional follow-up and time management skillsDetail oriented and flexible with job dutiesStrong organizational and leadership capabilitiesExemplary interpersonal skills working with volunteers and donorsAble to handle stressful situations in a fast-paced environmentPossess high standards of conduct, integrity, appearance, and attitudeProficient with Microsoft Office and experience with fundraising software and toolsAble to travel frequently and attend evening or weekend events/meetings occasionallyQualifications, Experience and EducationRequired: Bachelor’s DegreePreferred: Bachelor’s Degree in marketing, public relations, journalism, or related fieldFive plus years of experience displaying the capability of working effectively with high net-worth individuals, couples, and business leaders with a proven record of accomplishment of soliciting and closing major gifts in the five and/or six figure range in fundraising is preferred. Higher education fundraising experience will be prioritized and highly valued.Additionally, the ability to work effectively on a team and with many diverse constituencies in a university environment should be evident. Other important characteristics include a strong work ethic, competitive nature, personal integrity, emotional intelligence, a sense of humor, excellent communication and organizational skills, strategic thinking and planning skills, and a commitment to the mission and values of Oklahoma Baptist University. Evidence of a commitment to lifelong learning and professional growth is also desired.
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