Director of Development, Go Beyond Proj Lead
Augustana University (SD)
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Sioux Falls • South Dakota • 🇺🇸 United States
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About the role
- The director of development and Go Beyond project lead is responsible for 1) the management of relationships, with a portfolio of major gift prospects and current donors and 2) exploration of Go Beyond, a program to advance the independence at work and in daily life of adults historically served by the Augie Access program.
- Major gift prospects are individuals who have been determined to have the ability to make gifts of $25,000 and greater.
- The director will develop and implement strategies for securing financial support from this group and will manage a portfolio of prospects, to include alumni, parents and friends of the University.
- The director will participate in making 'comprehensive asks' of prospective donors, to include annual unrestricted support, as well as capital, endowment and planned gift support.
- The Go Beyond project lead will focus on finalizing and implementing the Go Beyond residential community concept.
- Major elements of this work include developing funding models and specific sources, developing the site and facilities, programming, partnerships, potential residents, and community stakeholders.
- The Project lead will build and manage a comprehensive timeline, plan and schedule for the implementation of the Go Beyond model, including working closely with and reporting progress to the Go Beyond Board of Directors.
Requirements
- Minimum: bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of training and experience
- Three or more years of successful fundraising experience, including direct solicitation and successful closing of five, six and seven-figure gifts from individuals.
- Experience in assessing the needs and interests of donors/clients in order to develop relationships between them and the University/client
- Experience in creating, implementing and evaluating individual strategy plans for the cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of donors/clients
- Experience in communicating the case for support, to grow understanding and inspire donors/clients to act in support of the solicitation.
- Proven experience in project management, nonprofit leadership, or program development.
- Familiarity with IDD services, regulations, and policy frameworks.
- Strong organizational and facilitation skills (meeting agendas, tracking follow-ups, creating accountability).
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
fundraisingdonor solicitationfinancial support strategiesproject managementprogram developmentrelationship managementstrategy planningevaluation of strategy planscase for support communicationfunding models development
Soft skills
organizational skillsfacilitation skillscommunication skillsrelationship buildingleadershipaccountabilitytracking follow-upsmeeting agenda creationinspiring actionassessing needs and interests
Certifications
bachelor's degree