Sr/Executive Director of Development, Statler College

Job Summary The Executive Director of Development in the Statler College of Engineeringand Mineral Resources serves as the lead development officer for the College and is responsible for identifying, building relationships andadvancing gifts at the Major ($50,000+) and Principal ($1,000,000) gift level with a portfolio of assigned prospects as well as managing thefundraising team and overall development program for the College. Duties andResponsibilities Essential Functions and Responsibilities include the following.

Other duties may be assigned. Demonstrate the WVU Foundation core values of Trust, Transparency and Teamwork Manageall aspects of the Statler College development program, including managing a comprehensive major gift program to generate current giftrevenue from individuals, corporations, and foundations, deferred gift revenue from individuals, annual giving programming andstewardship Supervise and mentor two additional members of the Statler Development Team to drive both unit production andprofessional growth Execute qualifying discussions to define philanthropic aspirations of suspects identified by ProspectDiscovery and Strategy with capacity of $50,000+ Manage a portfolio of major gift donors and prospects, as defined by working withthe WVU Foundation, through qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship Plan, schedule, and complete frequenttravel, both regional and national, to contact prospects and donors in completion of portfolio/pipeline management Maintain acomprehensive working knowledge of the College and University, including mission, history, and current fundraising priorities assuringeffective representation of all opportunities and priorities for private support Provide strategic guidance on the development andexecution of major and principal gift development and solicitation to meet both donor and organizational priorities Collaboratewith Foundation and College leadership as well as fundraising colleagues to develop strategies to link donor interest with collegepriorities Build and manage a network of relationships with prospective donors involving University and College leadership,faculty and volunteers. Facilitate and coordinate communication with these prospects and among the prospect's campus relationships Coordinating with Prospect Development and Strategy, suggest strategy meetings on multi-interest prospects with fundraising colleagues tokeep gift discussions moving forward in a donor centric fashion Coordinate with Donor Relations and appropriate fundraisingcolleagues to develop and execute personalized stewardship plans for select donors and prospects Supervise College developmentstaff, including development of career and fundraising goals as appropriate. Participate in the Foundation's human resource functions asnecessary, including conducting performance evaluations, resolving problems, and documenting information Comply with all WVUFoundation reporting and accountability standards and coordinate development efforts with University Units development staff as needed Complete additional assignments as may be required by the supervisor, other Foundation senior management or the College's Dean asappropriate

Qualifications Education, Experience andCompetencies:

Education and/or Experience Candidates must have a bachelor'sdegree. Master's degree preferred. A minimum of 7 years of direct and progressively responsible experience in major/planned gift fundraisingand management of direct reports is required. Computer Skills Proficiency incomputer and internet usage is necessary. Ability to accurately enter data into a database and recall information through reports isnecessary. Professional experience with donor management systems and Microsoft Office Suite required. Physical Demands Air travel will be required. A valid driver's license is required. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employeeencounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals withdisabilities to perform the essential functions.

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations:

CAP and/or CFRE preferred. Physical requirements While performing theresponsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use his/her hands andfingers, to handle or feel. The employee is required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, and possibly at times, climb or balance,stoop or kneel. Vision abilities required to perform this job include close vision. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enablequalified individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Supervisory Responsibilities Manages a fundraising staff of at least 2 other employees.

Other Duties Work Environment:

The position is expected to be in-person primarily, but purposedriven hybrid may be acceptable in alignment with the WVUF work/telecommuting policy. Travel is required at times for this position. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilitiesthat are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.