Director of Development- MGO (Unit Lead)

Reporting to the Senior Director of Development, this position is responsible for the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors and prospects with the capacity to make a financial commitment in the form of a major, principal, or transformational gift. This position will serve as the liaison between the cohort and a designated academic unit. 60 % Manage a portfolio of prospects and donors, effectively executing strategy against the Donor Commitment Continuum; Qualify prospective donors for portfolio; Create individual goals for each donor in the portfolio; achieve metric goals set forth by VP for Development and SDOD 20 % Establish an engagement plan for each donor and prospect in the portfolio that is focused on matching donor interests to university fundraising priorities, subsequently executing that plan and modifying it as circumstances change; Work with college faculty and staff to secure project information for creating compelling giving opportunities (front-end) and reporting to donors on how their giving made a difference (back-end) 10 % Utilize the donor database effectively to document progress with donors; 5 % Follow the policies and procedures to coordinate appropriately with all fundraising agencies on campus; Interact and collaborate with colleagues and fellow team members on a regular basis 5 % Other duties as assigned Non-essential/marginal position responsibilities Serve on committees Assist with major college-related alumni or development events Attend relevant seminars or trainings