Director or Senior Director of Development

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Wittenberg is seeking a Director or Senior Director of Development. This individual will be a part of the fundraising team at Wittenberg University and report directly to the Assistant Vice President for Advancement and Operations. In collaboration with colleagues, the incumbent will focus on building a successful pipeline of major gift donors as part of Wittenberg's ongoing fundraising efforts. This is a full-time, exempt-level position and will be considered for hybrid or remote work.

Essential functions include, but are not limited to:

• Determine engagement strategies for a portfolio of 100-125 individual alumni and friends to make annual and major gift asks of $25,000 and above.
• Conduct all stages of the gift solicitation process: qualify, cultivation, solicitation, negotiation, and stewardship.
• Develop a pipeline of donors/prospects: soliciting them for upgrades, multi-year commitments, and major gift asks of $25k+, including legacy gift asks.
• Develop and maintain relationships with faculty, administrators, and staff associated with specific programs relevant to assigned prospects.
• Steward current donors to retain and increase their support while seeking opportunities to develop new donors for campaign priorities.
• Communicate with donors, in person and through print and electronic channels, to promote giving opportunities and campaign progress.
• Develop gift proposals and strategy for individual donor involvement to further philanthropic relationships among donors and Wittenberg University.
• Coordinate donor visits and small events, as appropriate, for Wittenberg's President and other key University representatives.
• Demonstrate advanced higher education fundraising competencies within daily work: understanding of higher ed fundraising, best practices, and advancement operations, as well as consistent fundraising success.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of IRS regulations in regard to gift acceptance, retirement giving, and other charitable giving entities.
• Demonstrate support for diversity, equity and inclusiveness as well as participate in maintaining a respectful, positive work environment.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned such as special projects, programs, developmental activities, etc.

Requirements:

Candidates must have:

• A bachelor's degree is required.
• At least 3 - 5 years of higher education working experience required.
• Demonstrated experience with six-figure gift closures preferred.
• Demonstration of strong writing and reporting skills, time management presentation skills, and strong verbal communication required.
• Working knowledge and experience using Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams and PowerPoint).
• Working knowledge and experience using fundraising database software.
• Ability to remain stationary for more than 50% of the work day.
• Ability to traverse oneself inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Ability to frequently operate a computer and other office machinery such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
• Ability to exchange accurate information in group settings and the ability to communicate information and ideas so that others will understand.
• Some evening and weekend work and special events required.
• Some travel, including overnight travel, may be required (up to 25% of the time).
• A valid state driver's license is required; must meet required insurance qualifications found in Wittenberg Motor Pool policies and procedures.

Additional Information:

Wittenberg is committed to attracting and retaining highly qualified individuals who collectively reflect the diversity of our student body and society at-large. Please see our notice of nondiscrimination housed on our website.

The successful candidate will demonstrate support for diversity, equity and inclusiveness as well as participate in maintaining a respectful, positive work environment.

Wittenberg University is committed to preventing and addressing sexual misconduct in our campus community. Click here to view our Title IX policies.

Employment at Wittenberg University is contingent upon satisfactory completion of applicable background checks including but not limited to: criminal records, educational verifications, driving records (when job-related), and/or credit history (when job related).

Application Instructions:

Review of applications will begin immediately and the position will remain open until filled.

To apply, please set-up an account in our online recruiting system and upload the following documents in MS Word or Adobe Acrobat format.

1. Resume 2. Cover letter 3. Name, address, and phone number of three professional references.

Applicants who require accommodation during any stage of the hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (937) 327-7517 or email [email protected].