Institute for Women's Leadership Marquette University · 2 months ago
Managing Director of Development, College Advancement
Milwaukee, WI
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
7+ years expInstitute for Women's Leadership Marquette University is seeking a Managing Director of Development for College Advancement. This role provides strategic leadership for fundraising efforts across multiple colleges, managing a team of major gift officers and cultivating relationships with top donors to align fundraising priorities with the university's strategic plan.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Maintain a personal portfolio of major and principal gift donors, setting a strong example in qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship
Responsible for the supervision of staff which includes but is not limited to hiring, terming, disciplinary actions, performance management, staff development, mentoring, etc
Oversee development and implementation of college fundraising plans, driving a comprehensive major gift strategy that advances current-use, endowment, planned, leadership, and annual giving goals in alignment with university priorities
Support Directors of Development in their work with the deans, including assisting with pipeline development, strategic briefings, and coordinated follow-up. Align fundraising plans and activities with academic priorities and institutional goals in coordination with University Advancement leadership and the University strategic plan
Support and staff university academic leaders in donor engagement and Advancement initiatives. Coordinate fundraising plans and activities with University Advancement leadership to ensure alignment with academic priorities and institutional goals
Support Directors of Development in their work with volunteer boards of senior executives, including the campaign committee, leadership council, and department/center advisory boards, engaging members as advocates, connectors, and donors
Partner with Prospect Management and Advancement Services to leverage data, performance metrics, and analytics to inform strategy, track progress, and drive continuous improvement
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
A minimum of 7 years of related previous years of experience in nonprofit is required, with a focus on major gift level fundraising
Supervisory experience
Excellent written and oral communication skills, along with strong budget oversight and management experience, are essential
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and manage competing work expectations
The ability to work with colleagues across the University and establish and foster relationships that encourage a collaborative work environment
MU representation at events and the ability to travel as needed
Preferred
Experience working within higher education with a college/school focus and/or within healthcare with unit support is ideal
Company
Institute for Women's Leadership Marquette University
The Institute for Women’s Leadership (IWL), at Marquette University, was launched in 2019, through the generous support of the Thomas J.
2-10 employees
Funding
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