Director of Development

Position Details Position Information Job TypeNon-FacultyPosition TitleDirector of DevelopmentPosition NumberE99987DepartmentInstitutional AdvancementLocationMorehouse College - Atlanta, GAPosition SummaryThe Office of Institutional Advancement is seeking an accomplished, responsive, collaborative, and results-oriented fundraiser to join its Advancement team. This team member will be the primary development liaison for one of the College’s academic units, and will identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward alumni and friends of the College as well as corporate, foundation and other college stakeholders. The ability to think and act strategically will be critical to the success of this position.Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Development, the Director of Development will focus efforts on face-to-face contact with prospects whose philanthropic capacity is $50,000 and more, managing a portfolio of 150 to 200 major donor prospects. It is expected that the Director will average 15 to 20 face-to-face strategic visits, which result in “moves” toward major gifts, and 2 to 4 major commitment solicitations per month. The Director will be strategic to ensure that solicitation “ask” are maximized based on donor capacity and philanthropic interest that is aligned with the College’s needs. The Director of Development will play a pivotal role in the identification and qualification of major donor prospects in preparation for Morehouse’s next capital campaign.Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, marketing, business, liberal arts, or related fieldFive or more years of related and progressively more responsibility or expansive work experience in professional fundraising, alumni/donor relations, public relations, marketing, or related fieldExperience with “Moves Management” or related strategic relationship development.Experience with planned giving techniques and vehiclesWorking knowledge of tax laws affecting charitable givingExcellent written and verbal communication skills, organizational skills, and intellectual curiosityCollaborative team-oriented style. Ability to work with a variety of personality types.Excellent interpersonal skillsValid driver’s licensePreferred QualificationsExperience in a higher education environment, having participated in a comprehensive campaign.Proven and demonstrated ability to cultivate, solicit, and steward major gifts of $50,000 and aboveExperience with fundraising and financial softwarePreferred Education/ExperienceBachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, marketing, business, liberal arts, or related fieldFive or more years of related and progressively more responsibility or expansive work experience in professional fundraising, alumni/donor relations, public relations, marketing, or related fieldRequired Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesBachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, marketing, business, liberal arts, or related fieldFive or more years of related and progressively more responsibility or expansive work experience in professional fundraising, alumni/donor relations, public relations, marketing, or related fieldExperience with “Moves Management” or related strategic relationship development.Experience with planned giving techniques and vehiclesWorking knowledge of tax laws affecting charitable givingExcellent written and verbal communication skills, organizational skills, and intellectual curiosityCollaborative team-oriented style. Ability to work with a variety of personality types.Excellent interpersonal skillsValid driver’s licensePhysical DemandsThis position is requires some travel. Essential Duties/Responsibilities Essential Duties/ResponsiblitiesAbility to articulate the vision, mission, goals and core values of the College and its programs to internal and external stakeholdersWork closely with the unit heads on fundraising initiatives and oversee fundraising volunteers where applicableWork with AVP to ensure Institutional Advancement serves the College in a full range of advancement support services including prospect research and management, communications, records management, technology, and donor stewardship.Manage Portfolio Solicitation process, including recommending proposal ask amounts and monitoring committee/volunteer assignmentsUtilize appropriate development reporting processes; monitor and objectively evaluate all fundraising appeals; develop standard activity and progress reports for monitoring and evaluationAbility to facilitate the solicitation of cash and planned giftsAssist with professional development and best practices for College community as it relates to fundraisingMaintain relevancy in the field through continuous learning and professional developmentMaintain strict confidentiality as outlined in the College’s Policy on Confidentiality of Constituent InformationPercentage Of Time100 Posting Detail Information Posting NumberS925PNumber of Vacancies1Job Open Date04/30/2024Job Close DateOpen Until FilledNoSpecial Instructions SummaryEEO Statement SummaryMorehouse College is an equal opportunity employer. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against in any condition of employment because of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.