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WSU Foundation and Alumni Engagement · 1 day ago

Director of Development- College of Applied Studies

WICHITA, KS

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

3+ years exp

Wichita State University Foundation and Alumni Engagement (WSUFAE) is seeking a talented individual for the role of Director of Development for the College of Applied Studies. The Director will be responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding prospective donors to support the mission and vision of Wichita State University.

Non-profit Organization Management

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Data Sciences team to identify, qualify, and prioritize potential major gift donors

Develop and maintain a pipeline of prospective donors through research, networking, and outreach

Collaborate with the Senior Director of Development for Engineering and other senior leadership to create and execute strategies for donor identification

Manage and grow a portfolio of individual donors to achieve giving goals

Develop and implement personalized cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for a select group of high-net-work donors

Collaborate with the marketing and communications team to create high-quality communication with major and principal donors through customized proposal, presentation, and engagement activities

Communicate and be the liaison between assigned college/departments and WSUFAE by coordinating prospect identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship with college dean

Build and maintain meaningful relationships with prospects through personalized outreach, meetings, and events

Develop tailored cultivation and solicitation strategies for each donor based on their interests and capacity to give

Lead or assist in the coordination of gift solicitation efforts, ensuring that appropriate steps are taken in the donor journey

Actively work towards meeting established annual targets and objectives, collaborating with team members to ensure cohesive efforts

Develop and execute strategies to secure financial support in alignment with both personal, team, and WSUFAE’s fundraising goals

Lead the solicitation of major and principal gifts with donors in your portfolio and close contributions that support WSU’s priorities

Develop and manage an annual budget for fund-raising activities and professional development

Develop annual fundraising goals and objectives in conjunction with WSUFAE’s goals

Maintain accurate computer and paper files as necessary

Perform any other duties as assigned

Qualification

Major Gifts ExperienceFundraising StrategiesDonor CultivationBudget ManagementCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationOrganizational SkillsConfidentiality