Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University · 1 week ago
Director of Philanthropy, COAS
Daytona Beach, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
3+ years expEmbry-Riddle Aeronautical University is a global leader in aviation and aerospace education, celebrating its 100th year of innovation. The Director of Philanthropy will work to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major gifts from alumni and community partners, while providing leadership and coordination for fundraising efforts within the College of Arts & Sciences.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Lead Annual and Major Gifts. The Director will be assigned a portfolio of approximately 75-125 prospects. In this role, they shall conduct discovery, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship calls within this portfolio. They will engage current and prospective donors through print or electronic correspondence, calls, encounters at events, and, most importantly, individual, face-to-face visits. Travel and attendance on evenings and weekends should be anticipated. The Director’s primary objective is to secure gifts for the Daytona Beach College of Arts & Sciences, though additional opportunities may be pursued as well, in order to optimize overall giving to the University
Develop written strategies and tactics for each prospect, implement them, and collaborate with colleagues in the division to achieve donor engagement and stewardship goals
Unit liaison. Engage with and coordinate philanthropy activities within the Daytona Beach College of Arts & Sciences. Participate in leadership meetings to better understand needs, challenges, and opportunities. Help coordinate central advancement efforts in the areas of annual giving, major gifts, advancement communications, data acquisition, planned giving programing, donor relations and donor impact reporting associated with the college. Build lasting, effective relationships with the faculty, staff, and students across the college to best engage them in the process of philanthropy. Advise department staff on the institution’s philanthropic policies, practices, schedules, and strategies as well as on general best practices in philanthropy. Ensure a strong healthy relationship with between the Daytona Beach College of Arts & Sciences, other units, and the central administration of the University
Support Central Development. Observe institutional development policies, participate actively in meetings held by central development, and maintain a satisfactory level of training and knowledge of best practices. The Director’s main emphasis is to secure funds for the Daytona Beach College of Arts & Sciences while being donor-centric. Thus, as necessary or as assigned, assist the central development enterprise in achieving its broader objectives. This may entail transferring or sharing assigned prospects based on interests in other units. Conduct discovery, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship in accordance with those assignments. Engage current and prospective donors through print or electronic correspondence, calls, encounters at events, and most importantly, individual, face-to-face visits. Complete timely, accurate, concise, and complete contact reports and enter them into the Division’s enterprise system
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree with 3-5 years of fundraising experience
Ability to develop effective partnerships with internal and external constituencies
Demonstrated track record of cultivating and closing significant major gifts and corporate sponsorships ($25K+)
Effective communication skills and strong interpersonal skills
Strong organizational and motivational skills
Benefits
Health Benefits: Experience comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with wellness programs that include preventive care and fitness memberships. Our flexible spending and health savings accounts simplify managing healthcare costs. Join a workplace that prioritizes your health—because your journey to wellness should be rewarding! Buckle up for a healthier, happier you!
Tuition Coverage: Get 100% tuition coverage for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree, and discounted rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age 26.
Retirement Contributions: ERAU contributes an annual 6% gift of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution, with no vesting period.
Generous Time Off: Generous Time Off: Relax with 18 days of personal leave in your first year. Enjoy 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.
Company
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Embry‑Riddle has been at the forefront of ground-breaking aeronautical milestones since the early days of flight as the world's largest and most respected university specializing in aviation and aerospace.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Rodney Cruise
Sr. VP & COO
Brandon Young, DBA, PHR, SHRM-CP
Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer
Recent News
2023-12-18
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