Ralston College · 20 hours ago
Director of Development
Savannah, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expRalston College is a groundbreaking institution focused on reviving and reinventing traditional higher education. The Director of Development will lead fundraising efforts, engage with donors, and collaborate with the President to implement effective strategies aligned with the College's mission and strategic goals.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
In conjunction with the President and development team, formulating effective goals, objectives, strategies, activities, cultivation pipelines, and benchmarks for a comprehensive fundraising program aligned with the College’s strategic plan
Supervising Development team members, leading hiring and onboarding efforts, and cultivating a supportive, results-oriented team environment
Articulating a persuasive case for support to connect donors, new and existing, with the College's mission, vision, values, and strategic goals
Identifying, cultivating, stewarding, and soliciting individuals, foundations, and philanthropic partners
Scheduling and attending donor meetings for the President as appropriate
Drafting various communication materials, including proposals, letters, grant applications, appeals, reports, newsletters, event invitations, and more
Collaborating with the President and CFO to create budgets and financial narratives for new programs
Developing special events, including online conversations, dinners, workshops, podcasts, and travel programs to engage potential and current donors
Ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of the gift acknowledgment process and distribution of gifts receipts and appropriate expressions of gratitude
Managing, optimizing, and leveraging Salesforce to implement prospective identification, research, and engagement programs to ensure effective management of donor relationships and strategic outreach initiatives
Overseeing and contributing to the writing of quarterly and annual reports
Overseeing audience building and data integrity projects and conducting weekly and monthly QA audit reports
Monitoring, tracking, and reporting on fundraising progress while establishing useful metrics for analysis
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree is required, a Master's degree preferred
Minimum 5 years of broad development experience with a proven track record in securing six-and seven-figure gifts from individuals, foundations, and other partners
Experience in building and growing pipelines of cultivation at all levels of giving
Determined professional with significant experience in building successful relationships and achieving established fundraising goals
Exceptional written and oral communication skills, specifically in fundraising, including proposals, solicitations, case statements, digital campaigns, and gift acknowledgment letters
Strong organizational and administrative skills, with a demonstrated ability to establish effective systems fostering collaboration and improving efficiency
Effective interpersonal skills, keen attention to detail, and a creative and positive attitude
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments with minimal supervision, meeting strict deadlines with an outcomes-oriented approach
Initiative to analyze, monitor, evaluate, and advance strategic fundraising plans
Knowledge of prospect management tools and donor database management
Proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office Suite, and Zoom required
Proficiency in Salesforce or alternative CRM required. The candidate must possess a substantial understanding of the mission of Ralston College
Unimpeachable integrity, trustworthiness, and discretion
Traveling as needed
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Location: Savannah, GA, preferred but not required
Company
Ralston College
Ralston College is both a revival and reinvention of the traditional academy, as well as a home for a broad range of intellectual seekers who are dedicated to humanistic inquiry: a fellowship for anyone, anywhere, who seeks the truth with courage.
11-50 employees
Funding
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