Director of Development and Major Gifts Officer

Felician University is offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced, creative and goal-oriented advancement professional to serve as the Director of Development and Major Gifts Officer. The Director supports the philanthropic activities and goals of the University and is responsible for managing the operational details and logistics for the fundraising efforts of the Advancement division of External Relations; cultivating, soliciting, closing and stewarding major donors with an emphasis on raising unrestricted and restricted funds for the areas of greatest need; identifying and engaging regional development markets in collaboration with the Vice President of External Relations; and performing prospect discovery for the President, Vice President of External Relations, Deans, Faculty and other administrators.

Required Education:
Bachelor’s degree in related field required, Master’s degree preferred

Qualifications:
5+ years’ experience and proven success in a high-performing fundraising landscape; goal-oriented, resourceful and proactive in building external relationships, initiating donor visits, and conducting fundraising calls; proven ability to balance multiple operational priorities in a complex and changing environment; professional and engaging demeanor, well-developed interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies with sensitivity in a diverse community; exceptional writing and editing proficiencies; superior supervisory, analytical, and planning skill; demonstrated ability to foster a positive and cooperative work environment; ability to work both independently, as well as collaboratively, in a goal-oriented team environment; comprehensive experience in analyzing detailed data and communicating results; demonstrated ability to apply sound judgment and integrity in managing confidential information; flexibility and willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed; willingness and ability to travel to meet with donors and prospects as necessary; proven experience with a fundraising database; ability to effectively communicate and promote the benefits of a broad-based liberal arts Catholic education; ability and willingness to support and promote the core values and mission of the University.

To Apply:

Please email cover letter, three (3) professional references and CV/resume electronically to:  mihlonm@felician.edu  or via USPS to:

Dr. Mildred Mihlon, President
Felician University
1 Felician Way
Rutherford, New Jersey 07070