Senior Director of National Development
Company: Case Western Reserve University
Location: Cleveland
Posted on: April 15, 2024
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Job Description:
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LocationCase Main Campus
Full/Part TimeFull-Time
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POSITION OBJECTIVEThe senior director of national development will
have primary responsibility for the solicitation of individual
gifts for Case Western Reserve University from its natural
constituency and beyond ($100,000 to $5,000,000). This position
will be charged to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward a
portfolio of 150 to 200 prospects for the Weatherhead School of
Management. This position will require that approximately 80
percent of their time be on direct face-to-face cultivation,
solicitation, and stewardship, with the expectation that they will
be fully responsible for all individual major gift activity within
a specific program, school, or university priority. The senior
director will assist in overseeing Weatherhead School of
Management's national fundraising programs and will offer counsel
in planning and implementing the school's fundraising campaign
throughout the country. Functioning as part of a university
development team, the incumbent will be expected to work
collegially, and in partnership, with school-based colleagues.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Plan strategies for the identification,
cultivation, solicitation and stewarding of gifts for a portfolio
of 150 to 200 major gifts prospects, with a giving potential in the
range of $100,000 to $5,000,000. Develop and implement strategic
cultivation and solicitation strategies with the responsibility of
raising private support and the achievement of personal fundraising
goals. Plan major gift strategies in conjunction with senior staff.
Travel throughout the United States will be required. (50%) Build
an on-going portfolio of major gift alumni and friends, volunteers,
and alumni leadership. (15%) Coordinate and participate in major
gift solicitations by working closely with the executive director
for development, associate dean for development and external
relations, and other university and school development officers.
(15%) Identify, qualify, recruit, and train a core group of
volunteers to assist with regional cultivation and solicitation
activities. (10%) NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Assist with the staffing
of alumni events, run screening programs, and eventually provide
staff support for regional volunteer leadership recruited to
further Weatherhead's overall and development goals. (5%) Provide
assistance with Weatherhead campaign and other funding priorities
as determined by the associate dean for development and external
relations. (5%) Perform other duties as assigned by the executive
director and associate dean of development and external relations.
( CONTACTSDepartment: Frequent contact with dean,
associate/assistant deans, department chairs and directors. Contact
with faculty, students and staff as required to perform essential
functions.University: Contact with the president's office, vice
presidents, deans, trustees, alumni, directors of administrative
departments, faculty and staff as required to perform essential
functions.External: Daily contact with donors, alumni, foundation
representatives, community organizers/advocates, corporate
executives and federal, state and local government officials.
Contact with visitors, academic boards and organizations as
required to perform essential functions.Students: Contact with
undergraduate, graduate and professional students as required to
perform essential functions. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITYNo direct
supervisory responsibility. QUALIFICATIONSExperience: 7 or more
years of professional experience required. Experience in higher
education, including the areas of development, alumni relations,
public relations or marketing preferred.Education: Bachelor's
degree required; master's degree preferred. REQUIRED SKILLS High
degree of energy, creativity, organization and interpersonal skills
as well as excellent verbal and written communication skills
required. Must be able to work both independently and
collaboratively with colleagues. Ability to think strategically
about donor philanthropic goals and developing pathways to meeting
those goals. Computer proficiency (including Microsoft Office) and
the ability to learn new programs. Ability to meet consistent
attendance. Ability to interact with colleagues, supervisors, and
customers face to face. WORKING CONDITIONSGeneral office
environment, some evening and weekend work hours will be required.
Extensive travel required at 40 to 50 percent.
Diversity Statement
In employment, as in education, Case Western Reserve University is
committed to Equal Opportunity and Diversity. Women, veterans,
members of underrepresented minority groups, and individuals with
disabilities are encouraged to apply..
Reasonable Accommodations
Case Western Reserve University provides reasonable accommodations
to applicants with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable
accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process
should contact the Office of Equity at 216-368-3066 to request a
reasonable accommodation. Determinations as to granting reasonable
accommodations for any applicant will be made on a case-by-case
basis..
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