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Director of Development Bowling Green State University Salary: Depends on Qualifications Job Type: Full-Time Division: V P University Advancement Opening Date: 09/17/2024 Location: Main Campus (BG), OH Job Number: BGSU00556 Department: V P University Advancement Closing: Summary The Director of Development will advance the mission of Bowling Green State University by securing private philanthropic gifts of $25,000 or more, which are aligned with the University's strategic objectives, programs and funding initiatives. This position requires a significant level of self-motivation, goal-orientation, attention to detail, and commitment to identifying, establishing and sustaining professional relationships with potential major donors, alumni and friends to advance the constituent's engagement with the University as a philanthropic supporter. Responsibilities will emphasize qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies that work to secure major gifts in support of the university's fundraising priorities. Essential Functions Fundraising • Actively manage and engage a portfolio of 130-150 major gift ($25,000+) prospects. Advance relationships with prospective donors through appropriate stages of qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. • In consultation with supervisor, Advancement Services staff, and other leadership, create an annual personalized work plan for accomplishing specific goals and objectives that align with overall Advancement priorities. • Actively participate in University Advancement's activities and meetings including, but not limited to, divisional meetings, strategic planning sessions, prospect management meetings, and team collaboration meetings. • Coordinate prospect strategies and share call information with other fundraisers through personal communication and electronic contact reports. • Work with Senior Directors of Development, AVP for Development and colleagues in Gift Planning, Annual Giving, Prospect Management, Donor Relations and Stewardship, Alumni Engagement and Advancement Services to achieve the stated goals and objectives of University Advancement, and to facilitate positive outcomes for constituents, as needed. • Liaise to assigned college/unit/program(s), and/or as lead fund raiser for a geographic region, as assigned. Establish professional relationships with University leadership, deans, unit heads and faculty, and include them in engagement and solicitation strategies with key prospects and donors, as appropriate. Develop and implement a comprehensive short and long-term fundraising plan for assigned college/unit/program or geographic region, or combination thereof, to further the programs and fundraising initiatives of assigned area(s). • Meet annual visit goals through personal travel/interaction, virtual meetings, or substantive phone calls. Meet annual solicitation and attainment goals as developed in consultation with supervisor and Advancement Services. Constituent Engagement • Engage board members, volunteers, alumni and friends of the University through strategic personal communication, meetings, and events. • Develop and maintain a strong working knowledge of the University, its programs, and strategic priorities. • Actively participate in campus life, including attendance at key events such as Homecoming, athletic competitions, student performances, gift announcements, and groundbreakings and dedications. Host donors and prospects at events that advance stewardship and cultivate for future philanthropic support. Data and Process • Record pertinent contacts (visits, emails, phone calls) with prospects and donors in University Advancement's database, timely and in accordance with divisional policies and procedures. • Record and maintain accurate open proposals in University Advancement's databas