Head of Development & Fundraising

Director of Regional Development (US, Central Region)
Full-Time
Transform the university through the power of generosity. MISSION: Unite donor passions with university priorities to elevate the impact of Oklahoma State University. The Regional Development team contributes to the mission by strengthening and cultivating philanthropic support and alumni engagement in key geographic areas, expanding the donor base, enhancing visibility, and driving local impact through tailored outreach and strategic fundraising. Under the direction of the Assistant Vice President of Philanthropy, the individual in this position will solicit private support from alumni, friends, corporations, and foundations for Oklahoma State University, and will coordinate these initiatives with other OSU Foundation fundraising activities. The Director of Regional Development supports the core business of securing and stewarding private gifts for OSU by expanding major and planned gift work throughout the organization. Collaborate with OSUF development staff to strengthen the donor's connection to OSU. Maintain an active schedule of contacts, solicitations and stewardship activities for a body of key prospects, including corporations, foundations, and individual prospects.
Conduct 150 plus personal visits with donors, prospective donors, and their advisors to solicit planned gifts and major gifts, manage a portfolio of 75-100 active donors and prospects, and travel locally, regionally, and nationally as appropriate for donor management.
Partner with colleagues in donor relations, corporate and foundation relations, annual giving, planned giving and alumni association programs to engage constituency base in each area.
Identify and work with Alumni Association and Foundation representatives to execute events in the region that range from small networking lunches to large formal dinners as needed.
Operational/Administrative (5%)

Develop and manage individual travel budget annually.
Assist the Assistant Vice President of Regional Development with successful management of the fundraising department. This may include day-to-day oversight of administrative positions.
Bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing and communications, nonprofit management, humanities, or related fields required.

Minimum of 5 years in fundraising, development, major gifts, or relevant professional experience required.
Fundraising and donor management software experience desired.
continuously pursues improvement of the organization's performance by enhancing business processes, systems, teams, facilities or equipment; proactively takes steps to retain employees by building trust and developing their skills; Problem Solving/Judgment: Builds teams understanding of how to apply approved policies and procedures to ensure compliance; challenges assumptions, bases decisions on the right mixture of data analysis as well as wisdom and experience.
Partners with other colleagues to explore implications of shifting dynamics; drives the implementation and acceptance of change in the workplace, including innovative solutions and alternative approaches for changing circumstances.
Ability to communicate effectively in person, by phone, and via video conferencing. Requires frequent repetitive motions when operating computers, telephones, and standard office equipment. Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while working at a computer, attending meetings, or participating in events. This role includes traveling locally, regionally, and occasionally nationally for donor visits, meetings, and university events, which may include walking on campus and navigating varied environments. Availability to work occasional evenings and weekends to support fundraising events and donor engagement activities. Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull materials weighing up to approximately 20 pounds.