Director of Development, College of Science, Engineering and Technology and School of Nursing and Health Professions

Summary Of Job Duties And Responsibilities

Reporting to the Executive Director of Advancement, this position is responsible for coordinating and facilitating Murray State’s fundraising efforts in key initiative areas for the College of Science, Engineering and Technology ( JCSET ) and the School of Nursing and Health Professions ( SONHP ) as outlined by the Executive Director of Advancement and the Deans of the JCSET and the SONHP . These responsibilities include identifying and cultivating prospects, assisting in the development of strategies, collaboration and creation of gift proposals, and the solicitation of major gifts from individuals, foundations, corporations and other organizations for JCSET / SONHP projects. The director, as assigned by the Executive Director of Advancement, may be involved with broader institutional fundraising initiatives, including annual giving, planned giving, and capital campaign efforts.

• Works with the Deans and leadership of the JCSET / SONHP and the executive director of Advancement to identify potential unit fundraising projects and priorities.
• Identifies, cultivates and solicits a portfolio of individual and corporate/foundation major donor prospects for JCSET / SONHP projects for the purpose of funding key initiatives as identified by the Executive Director of Advancement and University leadership.
• Manages and actively expands a portfolio of approximately 200 JCSET / SONHP donor prospects and makes at least 15-20 personal visits per month, requiring travel both regional and out-of-state on a regular basis. Maintains frequent contact with prospects to build relationships and increase philanthropic support.
• Collaborates with appropriate university partners in developing a coordinated strategy to engage prospects with the university’s programs/researchers/educational mission and solicit philanthropic support. Establishes effective working relationships with these colleagues and works across administrative boundaries in an open and collegial environment.
• Develops compelling philanthropic and sponsorship presentations, proposals, recognition, activation packages, partnership updates, and other communications.
• Is responsible for collecting and transferring thorough and appropriate information on all constituents in the donor records system.
• Provides leadership to engage donors and volunteers in development activities.
• Assists in forming, guiding, and supervising project advisory councils and other volunteers in fundraising activities and efforts.
• Ensures that all donations are promptly submitted for recording.
• Meets regularly with campus managers and development staff for coordinating fundraising efforts as assigned by the Executive Director of Advancement.
• Represents the University as requested at functions of interest to the institution including those scheduled on evenings and weekends.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.