Idaho State University · 1 week ago
Director of Development, College of Business (7041)
Pocatello, ID
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$75K/yr - $85K/yr
3+ years expIdaho State University is a Carnegie-classified doctoral research and teaching institution, and they are seeking an experienced Director of Development for the College of Business. The role focuses on pursuing philanthropic support and managing development efforts to strengthen the college's mission and impact through major gift cultivation and stewardship.
Higher EducationTrainingUniversities
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Responsibilities
Identifies, qualifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards major gift prospects to support College of Business priorities. (Defined at ISU as $25,000 or more)
Work closely with the College of Business leadership to support top priorities and coach internal partners on fundraising strategies
Develops and maintains a portfolio of 50-75 major gift prospects
Assists with comprehensive campaigns of the Idaho State University Foundation
Partner with directors of development, dean, and campus leadership to identify prospects and secure gifts to support key priorities within their college/unit
Drives and manages major gift development activities of the Dean and other leaders in the College/unit
Participate fully in the university's comprehensive advancement program, including its prospect management process and systems
Document accurate and complete records of the moves management process and follow prescribed strategies for cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding of major gifts
Works within a system of metrics, including benchmarks for personal visits, major gift solicitations, and a prescribed number of new prospects identified annually
Work to achieve an annual fundraising goal set by the Vice President for University Advancement and the Dean of the assigned College/unit
Perform other tasks as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in an appropriate discipline and at least three (3) years of fundraising or related experience
Working knowledge of computer programs and a donor database
Established record of closing major gifts or revenue metrics that support organizational priorities
Demonstrated effective interpersonal and relationship-building skills and excellent written and oral communication skills
Exceptional attention to detail, follow-through, and ability to work under pressure, while managing multiple projects at once
Preferred
Advanced degree in a relevant field with five (5) years successful experience in major gift development and donor relations, with higher education fundraising experience
Experience in higher education or non profit setting
Proven ability to engage, motivate, and work with donor prospects, volunteers, or similar constituencies
Benefits
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision
Life insurance
Disability plan
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Excellent retirement options and company contribution
Generous paid time off/sick leave accrual
Company
Idaho State University
Idaho State University is a Carnegie-classified doctoral research and teaching institution located in Pocatello, Idaho
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$4.25MKey Investors
AmeriCorps Public AlliesU.S. Department of Commerce
2024-07-30Grant· $0.4M
2024-07-09Grant· $1.55M
2020-02-05Grant· $2.3M
Leadership Team
Sean McBride
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