Senior Director of Development, Fisher College Of Business, Keenan Center for Entrepreneurship jobs in United States
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Inside Higher Ed · 5 days ago

Senior Director of Development, Fisher College Of Business, Keenan Center for Entrepreneurship

positionColumbus, OH
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityDirector/Executive
money$105K/yr - $105K/yr
date6+ years exp

The Ohio State University is a leading institution committed to impactful education and research. They are seeking a Senior Director of Development to enhance philanthropic support for the Fisher College of Business and the Keenan Center for Entrepreneurship by building and managing relationships with prospective major gift donors.

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Responsibilities

Identifies, qualifies, and cultivates a portfolio of prospective major gift donors in support of the Keenan Center and the Fisher College of Business
Pursues connections and discovers donor values, capacity, interests and passions
Ensures quality and positive momentum within assigned portfolio to convert prospects to donors
Builds context for gift proposals, develops and implements strategic gift solicitations
Maximizes opportunities to steward donors to further enhance relationships
Works with faculty and Keenan Center leadership to build relationships
Hires, trains and develops, and provides daily management to assigned staff (if applicable)
Completes special projects and performs other duties as assigned, mostly focusing on fundraising efforts connected to the Keenan Center for Entrepreneurship

Qualification

Fundraising experienceDonor cultivationRelationship managementProposal developmentCommunication skillsTeam collaborationProblem-solvingNegotiation skills

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education/experience
Six (6) years of relevant experience with at least two (4) years of professional fundraising experience (building relationships towards philanthropic end through making calls, conducting face-to-face appointments, creating and presenting proposals, closing gifts) and two (2) years of related experience in marketing, sales, public relations, financial advisement, account management or related field with emphasis on donor cultivation, solicitation and relationship cultivation of individuals/businesses

Preferred

At least four (6) years of professional fundraising experience raising the highest level of philanthropic gifts at an organization (preferably five or six figures and above)
At least four (46) years of professional fundraising experience in higher education or a hospital/health care environment
Experience working in other advancement departments such as donor relations and stewardship, donor communications and/or alumni relations

Benefits

Unparalleled benefits of working for The Ohio State University

Company

Inside Higher Ed

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Inside Higher Ed is the online source for news, opinion, and jobs related to higher education.
dateFounded in 2004
location
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
people-size51-200 employees
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Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
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2022-01-10Acquired
2006-08-31Series Unknown

Leadership Team

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Stephanie Shweiki
Director, Foundation Partnerships
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