Manage the plan for cultivation, solicitation and stewardship for major donors to university and college priorities.
Use of this class will depend on the scope of the institution's development plan.
Directs strategic planning and proposal development for major gift solicitation. Delivers and closes major gift proposals.
Knowledge of principles and procedures pertaining to professional fund-raising activities.ﾠKnowledge of journalistic and public relations methods and procedures for planning and conducting large-scale fund-raising activities. Knowledge of university goals and objectives. Ability to relate alumni and development programs to university goals and objectives. Ability to establish good working relationships with alumni, businesses, students, media, faculty and other potential donors to the university. Must work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Bachelor's degree and proven experience in major gift/development, donor relations, sales or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been acquired may be substituted.