Senior Director of Development, Earth Systems Sciences
- Employer
- Oregon State University Foundation
- Location
- Oregon, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Closing date
- Nov 12, 2020
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- Position Type
- Fundraising, Capital Campaigns
- Fields
- Education
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Reporting to the Vice President for Constituent Programs &
Campaign Director, the Senior Director of Development, Earth
Systems Sciences at the Oregon State University Foundation is the
chief front-line fundraising position responsible for managing a
comprehensive major gift program to support the College of
Agricultural Sciences, the College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric
Sciences and the College of Forestry. The Senior Director of
Development is expected to devote 70% of work time to major gift
fundraising activities and 30% of work time to management and
administrative responsibilities.
In 2008, OSU organized its eleven colleges into four academic
divisions: Arts and Sciences (Colleges of Education,
Liberal Arts, and Science), Business and Engineering (Colleges of
Business and Engineering), Earth Systems Sciences (Colleges of
Agricultural Sciences; Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences; and
Forestry), and Health Sciences (Colleges of Pharmacy, Public Health
and Human Sciences, and Veterinary Medicine). Each division is led
by an Executive Dean, who also serves as Dean of one of the
division’s colleges.
The Division of Earth Systems Sciences encompasses Oregon State
University’s three signature areas of excellence including
agriculture, forestry, climate and marine programs. Most
recently, QS World Rankings named OSU the 14th best
agriculture and forestry schools in the world. Within
the Campaign for OSU the Division of Earth Systems Science exceeded
its $163M campaign goal by raising in excess of $216 million within
the $1 billion campaign. Campaign successes helped the
College of Agricultural Sciences secure more endowed faculty
positions than any other college on campus, and secured a named
deanship in the College of Forestry. Likewise, the College of
Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences was also instrumental in
helping OSU secure a $20 million challenge grant which has been the
foundation for our $65 million Marine Studies
Initiative.
As OSU enters into our next comprehensive campaign, the ESS
Division has a working goal that totals over 22.5% of the
University’s overall fundraising aspirations. The best
is yet to come for OSU and the Division of Earth Systems Sciences
will be a vital player in the future successes of the
university.
Measures of Success
- Meet the philanthropic goal for the Division of Earth Systems Sciences annually, while also achieving the personal metrics expected of the Senior Director of Development.
- Provide leadership and mentoring for the ESS team so, together they can grow the division’s engagement efforts, major gift pipeline to increase the level of annual private support.
- Develop collaborative partnerships and strong relationships with each of the Earth Systems Science Deans, while exemplifying the OSUF core values and being a university citizen.
Key Partners
In addition to OSU Foundation colleagues, the key partners for this
position include the Deans of the College of Agricultural Sciences;
the College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences; and the
College of Forestry, along with their respective leadership
teams.
Major Duties
The Senior Director of Development will:
Provide overall leadership for the fundraising programs for the
College of Agricultural Sciences; the College of Earth, Ocean, and
Atmospheric Sciences; and the College of Forestry, and will
supervise and manage all assigned staff.
Serve as the chief development officer for the College of
Agricultural Sciences and work closely with the Dean and the senior
team to identify and advance the philanthropic priorities of the
college and to create an articulate and compelling case for support
for the college.
Increase alumni engagement through event participation,
volunteering opportunities, and giving, to broaden and deepen
meaningful relationships on behalf of the division.
Develop and implement a long-range strategic planning process to
increase and grow the major gift pipeline and overall fundraising
success over throughout the campaign for the Colleges of
Agricultural Sciences; Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences; and
Forestry.
Provide visible leadership across the entire organization, in
addition to the division, as a member of the foundation’s
leadership team by engaging in organization-wide activities such as
development management meetings, all-staff meetings, and staff
events.
Attributes of the Ideal Candidate:
- Proven track record of successful major gift fundraising, especially at the $1 million level and above
- Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to articulate a strong and compelling case for support
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to create strong professional relationships with colleagues at the Foundation, college, and university
- Proven track record of successfully managing, coaching, and motivating staff toward greater productivity and efficiency
- Ability to effectively represent the interests and fundraising priorities of the college, while also maintaining a high degree of enterprise perspective by acting in the best interests of the foundation and the university at all times
- Strategic, hardworking, and able to work with a high degree of flexibility in a highly-collaborative, fast-paced, goal-oriented environment
- Ability to apply creative and entrepreneurial thinking, while applying sound judgment and conducting oneself with integrity
- Ability to effectively manage volunteer boards to assist with donor relationship development and to advance significant philanthropic support for the college
Physical Work
Requirements include the ability to
stand, sit, talk, hear and use hands and fingers using technical
devices; use close vision due pc work; work effectively with
moderate office noise; maintain regular, predictable office
attendance; occasionally work on weekends, after business operating
hours and under strict deadlines; engage in regular and ongoing
contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise);
travel by various modes of transportation occasionally requiring
overnight and/or weekend stays.
Required Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and ten years of major gift development
experience in higher education or related work experience.
Education and experience equivalencies will be
considered. Significant evening and occasional weekend
work will be required. Must be able / willing to travel frequently,
at times requiring overnight stays, and by various modes of
transportation.
OSU Foundation and Alumni Association Core Values
We strive to be one of the best places to work in the
country. We know that our success depends in large part on
the people who carry out our mission. It’s what we do –and
how we do it -- that makes the difference. Our core values
reflect our approach to work and to each other, and we are
committed to conduct consistent with these values.
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