Chief Development Officer, College of Behavioral and Social Sciences
- Employer
- University of Maryland
- Location
- Maryland, United States
- Salary
- Salary Commensurate with experience
- Closing date
- May 11, 2021
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- Position Type
- Fundraising, Annual Fund, Capital Campaigns, Fundraising Administration, Major Gifts, Other Fundraising
- Fields
- Education
- Employment Type
- Full Time
The Chief Development Officer will serve as a major gifts officer and unit manager on behalf of the University of Maryland for the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences and for University Relations/Development. This individual will be responsible for the identification of potential major-gift donors. They will identify and engage regional development markets in collaboration with development colleagues, and maintain development travel schedules. This person will initiate first alumni contact for the dean, faculty, and other administrators, and coordinate with all development staff and gift stewardship activities with donor relations.
The Chief Development Officer will work closely with the Office of Gift Planning, Corporate and Foundation Relations office, Annual Giving, Leadership Annual Giving, Regional Giving team, and the Alumni Association on strategies for donors related to those areas. Further, they will coordinate strategic development events, and develop a major gifts pipeline to build a qualified prospect base for the school. This person will serve as a liaison between the faculty, staff, students, and potential supporters (individual corporations and foundations). Similarly, they will also serve as a liaison among the faculty and staff of the assigned unit(s) and/or project(s), and for University Development.
The Chief Development Officer will also serve as a member of the Dean’s senior staff for the college. They will supervise and manage the marketing and communications programs for the unit including strategic planning, branding, and outreach. In collaboration with Dean, this individual will identify new members and generally manage activities of the College’s Board of Visitors and Alumni Board.
The position requires the availability to work evenings and weekends.
Significant travel is required (60-70% of time with 20-30% out of the immediate area).
Education (include licenses, certifications, etc.):
Bachelor’s degree required.
Work Experience:
Minimum of nine (9) years of experience in fundraising, and
demonstrated success in major gifts fundraising and volunteer
management required, including a minimum of three (3) years
supervisory experience or managerial responsibilities required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Self-motivated professional with the ability to assertively create
and cultivate relationships.
Demonstrated ability to solicit and close major and principal
gifts.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to
relate with department chairs, center directors, and research
faculty in order to articulate our priorities, accomplishments, and
aspirations to these diverse external audiences.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to work effectively and cooperatively in a large university
with an integrated development program.
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