Senior Director of Development
$25,000–$25,000 year
On-siteWichita, Kansas, United States
Wichita, Kansas, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$25,000–$25,000 yearSenior LevelEducationLarge
Full TimeSenior LevelLargeEducation
Job Summary
Lead transformational fundraising efforts by cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major and principal gift donors while managing a high-performing development team. Collaborate with Data Sciences to identify and prioritize prospects, then develop personalized strategies to secure financial support aligned with WSUFAE goals. Manage an annual budget, recruit and mentor team members, and execute cohesive solicitation efforts to meet established metrics. Requires a Bachelor's degree, proven track record closing major gifts ($25,000+), and willingness to travel occasionally for weekend and evening work.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
- Fundraising experience closing Major Gifts ($25,000 or more)
- Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and credibility with high-net-worth individuals and institutional leaders
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities and meet challenging and changing deadlines and to develop and execute sophisticated strategies for securing transformational gifts
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to use data to inform decision-making
- Must be willing to travel with occasional weekend and evening work
- Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and insurance
- Project professional image at all times
- Commitment to the WSUFAE core values of Integrity, Service, Excellence and Collaboration
- Highly motivated and ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team
- Strong leadership and team management skills, with a focus on collaboration and professional development
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- High degree of professionalism, ethical sensitivity, and discretion; ability to maintain a commitment to confidentiality; good judgment and proven responsible decision-making skills
- Ability to lead groups and projects as well as function as a collaborative team
- Enthusiasm for WSUFAE's mission and values, with a deep commitment to advancing its priorities through philanthropy
Desired Qualifications
- Graduate degree from accredited institution
- CFRE (Certified Fund-Raising Executive)
- Fundraising experience closing gifts of $250,000 or more
- Database knowledge
- Knowledge of Wichita State University and a commitment to higher education
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