This position is responsible for increasing major gift opportunities. Specific responsibilities include management of assigned prospects with cultivation activities, face-to-face visits, proposal development, identification and solicitation of major gifts with an emphasis on gifts of $100,000 or more from individuals, corporations, commodity groups and foundations. This position is a key member of the college/unit fundraising team and works together to achieve fundraising goals for the college/unit and the university.

Duties may include:

Lead the development and execution of major gift solicitation strategies, including identifying prospects, building cultivation plans and making direct solicitations Provide leadership and direction to the development team, including setting clear goals, managing performance and fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment Focus on securing gifts of $25,000 or higher Monitor and analyze fundraising performance metrics, making data-driven decisions to optimize fundraising strategies and tactics Prepare regular reports and updates on fundraising activities, outcomes and projections for the executive team Other duties as assigned Positions at this level typically manage a portfolio of 100 or more major gift prospects and donors. They are expected to make at least 100 strategic moves and 20 solicitations of $25,000 or more. Each year, they are expected to have raised at least $1,500,000.