Case Western Reserve University · 1 month ago
Director of National Development - Case School of Engineering
Cleveland, OH
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$71K/yr - $90K/yr
7+ years expCase Western Reserve University is committed to excellence in education and is seeking a Director of National Development for the Case School of Engineering. This role involves strategic solicitation of individual gifts, managing a portfolio of major gift prospects, and collaborating with university development teams to achieve fundraising goals.
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Responsibilities
Plan strategies for the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of gifts for a portfolio of 125 major gifts prospects with a giving potential in the range of $100,000 to $250,000; develop and implement strategic cultivation and solicitation strategies with the responsibility of raising private support and the achievement of personal fundraising goals. Develop and implement major gift prospect cultivation activities regionally and nationally in coordination with development and alumni relations colleagues. (65%)
Serve as development staff contact for chairs and other senior faculty; work with departments in the planning and implementation of departmental fundraising. Develop strategies to build a strong relationship with corporation and foundation partners, which may include the dean, associate dean and other senior staff of the school, president, provost and senior vice president of development and university relations. Develop major gift strategies that leverage corporation and foundation partnerships with on campus activities. (10%)
Serve as a member of the development staff and assist with the development and implementation of program strategies and overall departmental development plans to fulfill the mission of the school and the university. (10%)
Identify, qualify, recruit, train and manage alumni volunteers as appropriate, who will actively participate in the soliciting of gifts of all levels. Partner with volunteers to engage and cultivate individuals who have capacity to make gifts of $100,000 to $250,000 to the school. (10%)
Provide assistance with other funding priorities as determined by the executive director of development and external relations. (4%)
Perform other duties as assigned by the executive director of development and external relations. (1%)
Qualification
Required
7 or more years of professional experience required
Bachelor's degree required
High degree of energy, creativity, organization and interpersonal skills as well as excellent verbal and written communication skills required
Must be able to work both independently and collaboratively with colleagues
Computer proficiency (including Microsoft Office) and the ability to learn new programs
Demonstrated history of successful support, education, and advocacy for all students, aligned with the values, mission, and messaging of the university, while adhering to the staff policy on conflict of commitment and interest
Ability to meet consistent attendance
Ability to interact with colleagues, supervisors, and customers face to face
Preferred
Experience in higher education, including the areas of development, alumni relations, public relations, marketing or related fields preferred
Prefer Master's degree
Benefits
Excellent healthcare
Retirement plans
Tuition assistance
Paid time off
Winter recess
Company
Case Western Reserve University
Case Western Reserve University is among the nation's leading research institutions.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.17M2015-10-12Grant· $1.17M
Leadership Team
Caden Kacmarynski
Co-Founder and President - Case Quantum Computing
Christine Kush
Associate Dean, Corporate Partnerships and Executive Education
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