Test Director Of Development

Director of Development Who we are: The University of New Haven, founded on the Yale campus in 1920, is a private, coeducational university that has been recognized by The Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report for academic excellence. Located between New York City and Boston in the shoreline city of West Haven, the University is a diverse and vibrant community of nearly 10,000 students from across the globe. Within its five colleges, students immerse themselves in a transformative, career-focused education across the liberal arts and sciences, fine arts, business, engineering, public safety and public service. More than 100 academic programs are offered, all grounded in a long-standing commitment to collaborative, interdisciplinary, project-based learning.
The University of New Haven has an exciting opportunity for a Director of Development as part of the University Advancement team. If you are a self-motivated, enthusiastic, and creative professional inspired to make an impact in your day-to-day work, please submit your application. This role requires the ability to secure and manage all aspects of major gifts through direct interaction with donor prospects, including face-to-face visits, to achieve fundraising goals. The ideal candidate will direct a portfolio of 100 plus prospects and support select University schools/college to ensure collaboration and strategic alignment of donor engagement with school and program needs. As a member of the University Advancement's dynamic and growing Development Team, the right individual will also be specifically responsible for serving as the liaison and primary fundraiser for select College/Schools within the University working closely with specific Deans to maximize college support.
You are: A natural leader with professional demeanor, attention to detail and the ability to interact and communicate with diverse constituencies and to work collaboratively in teams and across departments Someone with planned giving experience and solid knowledge of planned giving instruments in a non-profit setting or financial planning/trust administration Able to listen carefully to what people are saying and translate their interests and resources into gifts Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously, adhering to deadlines and adjusting to shifting priorities with a strong ability to independently problem solve. You will: Work with the Associate Vice President for Development to establish a plan, including specific goals and timetables, to raise major gifts required within the scope of fundraising needs and to assure the development of relationships with major gift prospects and donors that will maximize their giving potential over time. Develop and actively manage a portfolio of 100 plus major giving prospects. engaging in a highly active level of planned cultivation and solicitation to assure achievement of major gift fundraising goals. Qualify and cultivate new major gift prospects. Design specific strategies for the cultivation and solicitation of major gift prospects; prepare and compile applicable presentations and written proposals Support select University schools or colleges to ensure collaboration and strategic alignment of donor engagement with program needs and funding priorities. Serve as liaison to an Advisory Board for one of the Colleges; working closely with the Dean to recruit members and ensure board productivity. Coordinate special activities and "mini campaigns" with Deans and others involving appropriate constituents, when deemed necessary and appropriate. Work with appropriate university staff to assure effective coordination of cultivation activities. Support the President, Deans, program directors and relevant faculty in major gift related development activities. Meet monthly and annual metrics and fundraising goals. Incorporate moves management in all activity with prospects, ensuring the complete and timely recording of information for prospects through appropriate documentation in the form of contact reports and strategy statements within the Raiser's Edge database. Incorporate planned giving vehicles when appropriate, in coordination with the Director of Planned and Major Gifts. Support the activities of Alumni Relations collaborating on the engagement of major gift prospects within the university. You need: Bachelor's degree. Graduate degree is a plus. At least five years of experience as a major gifts officer, or other related roles, with significant demonstrable success in closing major gifts. Familiarity with fundraising software programs, experience with Raisers Edge is preferred. Thorough knowledge of development principles and moves management with demonstrated experience in face-to-face fundraising, preferably within a higher education or comparably non-profit environment. Excellent written and verbal communications skills. Demonstrated initiative and creativity and strong interpersonal skills. Professional maturity, judgment and decisiveness to motivate and be a leader among colleagues and to inspire confidence among donor prospects. Working knowledge of relevant basic regulations and laws pertaining to philanthropy. Proven ability to interact effectively with donors, prospective donors, including cultivation and solicitations, along with an ability to match donor interests to the school's programs and priorities. Proven ability to create and sustain donor trust and relationships among a broad donor constituency. Ability to function effectively, ethically, creatively and independently in a complex organizational setting with discretion, patience, flexibility, enthusiasm, and humor. Strong desire to excel and exceed goals, and a strong passion for fundraising Ability to travel regionally and nationally. Flexibility with weekend and evening hours for University Advancement special events, dinners, and University related activities. What's In It for You: Health & Welfare Programs: Employees and their eligible family members, including spouses and dependent are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Programs. Wellness & Fitness: On-campus Recreation and Fitness Center for employees and families; Employee Assistant Program Commitment to Educational Excellence: Tuition assistance for employees and eligible dependents; Tuition exchange opportunities Employee Discounts on products, services and educational opportunities Work/Life Benefits: Generous paid time off programs; progressive paid holiday schedule (including holiday break between Christmas and New Year's); 4 weeks of parental paid leave; flexible work schedules including summer hours where applicable *The University of New Haven is not a qualifying E-Verify employer and its use of E-Verify is limited to specific government projects. For that reason, candidates with STEP OPT authorization cannot be considered for employment.
About University of New Haven
The University of New Haven is a private, top-tier comprehensive institution recognized as a national leader in experiential education.Founded in 1920 on the campus of Yale University in cooperation with Northeastern University, UNH moved to its current West Haven campus in 1960 and opened its Orange Campus in January, 2014. The University operates a satellite campus in Tuscany, Italy, and offers programs at several locations throughout Connecticut and in New Mexico. UNH provides its students with a unique combination of a solid liberal arts education and real-world, hands-on career and research opportunities.The University enrolls approximately 6,800 students, including nearly 1,800 graduate students and more than 5,000 undergraduates – the majority of whom reside in University housing. Through its College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business, Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences, Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts, and Tagliatela College of Engineering, UNH offers over 80 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. UNH students have access to more than 500 study abroad programs worldwide and its student-athletes compete in 16 varsity sports in the NCAA Division II's highly competitive Northeast-10 Conference.
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