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Lehigh University · 1 day ago

Director of Development, College of Education

Bethlehem, PA

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$103K/yr - $126K/yr

7+ years exp

Lehigh University is seeking a Director of Development for the College of Education to lead fundraising strategies that support the College's goals. The role involves engaging donors, cultivating major gifts, and managing a portfolio of prospects to enhance donor relationships and fundraising efforts.

Higher Education

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Qualify alumni and friends of the University who have the capacity to provide major gift philanthropic support of $50,000 or more for the College of Education

Develop and execute strategies to cultivate and solicit these prospects

Maintain an active schedule of face-to-face and virtual meetings with current and potential major donors, averaging 5-7 meetings per month

Prepare briefing materials, proposal documents and other documents to engage, solicit and steward donors

Negotiate, close and facilitate the proper documentation for all gift commitments

Actively manage a portfolio of assigned prospects, ensuring that activity is tracked in the database of record and that pipeline entries are current and updated completely

Develop and document an annual fundraising plan for the College which includes strategies and next steps to meet short-term fundraising goals

Manage a budget for the College’s fundraising efforts

Meet regularly with the Dean and other leadership of the College to update on progress

Partner with Development and Alumni Relations colleagues to develop case for support documents and stewardship materials

Work closely with the Dean to identify appropriate volunteer roles

Write, edit and proofread proposals to ensure accuracy and consistency

Assist the Dean in College Advisory Council Meetings

Assist colleagues in cultivation and solicitation efforts

Maintain regular contact with Gift Officers to build a consistent pipeline of prospects

Meet regularly with the Development Associate and Coordinator

Communicate job accountabilities and discuss training needs

Train, mentor and motivate colleagues

Document activity with prospect and donor relationships

Utilize system reports and communicate progress toward goals

Prepare and submit travel and other expenses in a timely manner

Qualification

Fundraising strategiesMajor gift cultivationProspect researchData-driven decision makingWritten communicationVerbal communicationProposal writingBudget managementInterpersonal skillsTeam collaborationMentoring