Kennesaw State University
Director, Development - College of Science & Mathematics
Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, Georgia, us, 30156
About UsAre you ready to join a community leading in innovative teaching and learning? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With our growing enrollment and global reach, we are enjoying increased prominence among Georgia's colleges. We offer more than 150 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to over 43,000 students. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics also draw students from throughout the region and from 92 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, mission and values and rich benefits make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. Kennesaw State will exemplify the power and promise of a student-centered, research-driven university. Our institutional values are student-inspired, promise-fulfilling, true to ourselves, elevational, open and impact-generating. In addition, we support the University System of Georgia core values of accountability, excellence, integrity and respect. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University. Come to KSU and find your passion.
LocationOur Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.
Job SummaryResponsible for major gift fundraising and support programs through the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major gift prospects for assigned colleges, centers, programs, institutes or special initiatives.
ResponsibilitiesKEY RESPONSIBILITIES:1. Maintains continuous contact with key volunteers, prospects, donors and lapsed donors throughout the strategic assignments; communicates regularly in person, email, Skype, Zoom or via phone and mail2. Responsible for the identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of major gift prospects for the assigned Colleges, Centers, Programs, Institutes and/or special initiatives3. Focuses on individual, corporate and foundation prospects primarily at the $100,000 level and above, focusing on prospect gifts of $1 million or more4. Coordinates solicitation and communicates frequently with colleagues in the department and across the University community5. Researches industry standards, trends, breakthroughs and best practices6. Implements changes to maintain competitiveness among peers and to meet agreed upon goals and objectives as determined by strategic plan and goals7. Designs solicitation strategies on case-by-case basis, maintaining awareness of development and college office needs and procedures8. Assist Deans, Administration, Foundation, AVP and other Division leadership in the planning and implementation of all fundraising and alumni activities9. Assist/collaborate with the KSU Alumni Association to offer engagement opportunities with Nest activities and other alumni engagement strategies
Required QualificationsEducational RequirementsBachelor's Degree from an accredited institution of higher education in related field
Other Required QualificationsCurrent, valid, and unrestricted driver's license
Required ExperienceThree (3) years of related work experience
Preferred QualificationsAdditional Preferred QualificationsExpertise in developing solicitation strategiesKnowledge of fundraising principles, methods, and standards
Preferred Educational QualificationsAdvanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field
Preferred ExperienceExperience in cultivating and soliciting major gifts of $50,000 and above from individual, foundation and corporate prospects; including campaign experiencePrior experience in a college or university setting preferred, enthusiasm for fundraising in a comprehensive university, and the desire to work collegially within a goal-oriented fundraising organization
Knowledge, Skills, & AbilitiesABILITIESAble to manage a significant volume of diverse tasks, activities and projects, including both tactical and strategic projectsAble to maintain the highest standards of ethics, integrity, respect and humilityAble to work strategically, develops and implements constituency programs and activitiesAble to encourage and motivate assigned volunteersAble to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines
KNOWLEDGEKnowledgeable of a donor database, contact management and tracking systems
SKILLSExcellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skillsStrong initiative, and a quick learner with ability to think strategically and analytically and the organizational skills to move from vision to actionProficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)Strong attention to detail and follow up skillsStrong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette
USG Core ValuesThe University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards.
Equal Employment OpportunityKennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.
Other InformationThis is not a supervisory position.This position has financial responsibilities.This position will be required to drive.This role is considered a position of trust.This position may travel 25% - 49% of the time.
Background CheckPer the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.
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LocationOur Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.
Job SummaryResponsible for major gift fundraising and support programs through the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major gift prospects for assigned colleges, centers, programs, institutes or special initiatives.
ResponsibilitiesKEY RESPONSIBILITIES:1. Maintains continuous contact with key volunteers, prospects, donors and lapsed donors throughout the strategic assignments; communicates regularly in person, email, Skype, Zoom or via phone and mail2. Responsible for the identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of major gift prospects for the assigned Colleges, Centers, Programs, Institutes and/or special initiatives3. Focuses on individual, corporate and foundation prospects primarily at the $100,000 level and above, focusing on prospect gifts of $1 million or more4. Coordinates solicitation and communicates frequently with colleagues in the department and across the University community5. Researches industry standards, trends, breakthroughs and best practices6. Implements changes to maintain competitiveness among peers and to meet agreed upon goals and objectives as determined by strategic plan and goals7. Designs solicitation strategies on case-by-case basis, maintaining awareness of development and college office needs and procedures8. Assist Deans, Administration, Foundation, AVP and other Division leadership in the planning and implementation of all fundraising and alumni activities9. Assist/collaborate with the KSU Alumni Association to offer engagement opportunities with Nest activities and other alumni engagement strategies
Required QualificationsEducational RequirementsBachelor's Degree from an accredited institution of higher education in related field
Other Required QualificationsCurrent, valid, and unrestricted driver's license
Required ExperienceThree (3) years of related work experience
Preferred QualificationsAdditional Preferred QualificationsExpertise in developing solicitation strategiesKnowledge of fundraising principles, methods, and standards
Preferred Educational QualificationsAdvanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field
Preferred ExperienceExperience in cultivating and soliciting major gifts of $50,000 and above from individual, foundation and corporate prospects; including campaign experiencePrior experience in a college or university setting preferred, enthusiasm for fundraising in a comprehensive university, and the desire to work collegially within a goal-oriented fundraising organization
Knowledge, Skills, & AbilitiesABILITIESAble to manage a significant volume of diverse tasks, activities and projects, including both tactical and strategic projectsAble to maintain the highest standards of ethics, integrity, respect and humilityAble to work strategically, develops and implements constituency programs and activitiesAble to encourage and motivate assigned volunteersAble to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines
KNOWLEDGEKnowledgeable of a donor database, contact management and tracking systems
SKILLSExcellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skillsStrong initiative, and a quick learner with ability to think strategically and analytically and the organizational skills to move from vision to actionProficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)Strong attention to detail and follow up skillsStrong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette
USG Core ValuesThe University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards.
Equal Employment OpportunityKennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.
Other InformationThis is not a supervisory position.This position has financial responsibilities.This position will be required to drive.This role is considered a position of trust.This position may travel 25% - 49% of the time.
Background CheckPer the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.
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