Director of Development (Title Commensurate with Experience)

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Work type: Fulltime Staff
Location: Richmond Campus
Categories: Administrative Support Positions

Title: Assistant, Associate, Director or Senior Director of Development

Position Type: Fulltime Staff

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 81R000 - University Development

Division: 7R0000 - Development

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: University Driver

FLSA: Exempt

Schedule Type:  Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)

Posted Salary Grade: Exempt - G22

Retirement: KTRS 

Contact Person: Sean Hamilton

 

Job Summary/Basic Functions

EKU Development & Alumni Engagement is seeking a fundraising professional to join our team. This position manages a portfolio of prospects and donors, working across the full gift cycle — identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship — to secure philanthropic support for university priorities.

This is a broad title covering four levels of seniority. Candidates at all experience levels are encouraged to apply; the final title, portfolio size, and compensation will be determined based on the successful candidate's experience and qualifications.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

  • Senior Director/Director: Bachelor's degree is required. Master's degree and CFRE preferred.
  • Associate Director: Bachelor's degree is required. Master's degree preferred.
  • Assistant Director: Bachelor's degree is required.

Experience:

  • Senior Director: More than five years of related work experience is required, preferably in development, alumni relations, non-profit fundraising, or higher education administration. Major gift and higher education experience are preferred.
  • Director: Three years of related work experience is required, preferably in development, alumni relations, non-profit fundraising, or higher education administration. Major gift and higher education experience are preferred.
  • Associate Director: One year of related work experience is required, preferably in development, marketing, sales, alumni relations, non-profit fundraising, or higher education.
  • Assistant Director: Related work experience is not necessary; however the incumbent must clearly demonstrate an interest in a professional career in development. This may be accomplished through experience interning, volunteering, or being otherwise engaged in the non-profit sector.

Job Duties:

  • 85% - Cultivate, solicit, secure, and steward major gifts ($25,000 and greater) by engaging a portfolio of prospects, including frequent travel for donor visits and alumni events. - (Essential)
  • 10% - Collaborate between the Office of Development and Alumni Engagement and any assigned colleges, schools, units and/or programs. - (Essential)
  • 5% - Complete other duties as assigned, including, but not limited to, inputting call reports into CRM, and other administrative duties. - (Essential)

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source: Institutional

Open Until Filled: Yes

 

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

 

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

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