Chief Development Officer

The University of Maryland seeks an experienced, creative, and forward-thinking leader to serve as Chief Development Officer (CDO). This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in a dynamic advancement team currently in the silent phase of a 10-figure campaign.   Reporting to the Executive Director of Development in University Relations with a dotted line to the Dean, the CDO is the chief fundraiser for their assigned unit. Carrying a portfolio of approximately 80 prospects and current donors, they are responsible for securing major and principal gifts to advance the Dean’s priorities for the College. The CDO develops and implements prospect strategies from identification through cultivation, solicitation, documented commitments and stewardship. The Chief Development Officer will have a proven track record as a successful hands-on fundraiser who is skilled at closing six and seven-figure gifts from individuals and occasionally corporations and foundations. They will carry an active portfolio of prospects with prospect visit goals of 8-12 per month and 12-15 major gift solicitations over the course of a year.   The Chief Development Officer will work closely with colleagues in Gift Planning, Corporate and Foundation Relations, Annual Giving, Leadership Annual Giving, Regional Giving, Donor Relations and Stewardship, and the Alumni Association to build strategies for donor engagement and secure gifts on behalf of the College. This position will require the availability and willingness to work evenings, weekends, and outside standard business hours as needed. Local and some national travel is required.   We have openings in the following units, and therefore, seek to hire 3 Chief Development Officers:

• Office of Undergraduate Studies
• Philip Merrill College of Journalism
• University Libraries

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