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Senior Director of Development, College of Business
Ohio University
Athens, Ohio
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| Reports To | Dean, College of Business & Assistant Vice President of Advancement | | | |
| Organization Profile | Ohio University is one of the nation’s top research institutions, and ranks first in the state for the nationally competitive awards won by its students. It has been cited for its combination of academic quality and value by such publications as U.S. News and World Report, America’s 100 Best College Buys, Princeton Review’s Best Colleges, and Peterson’s Guide to Competitive Colleges. Located in Athens, Ohio, a small, but historically significant and picturesque city of 21,000 residents, Ohio University creates a true “college town” atmosphere and is, quite naturally, the largest employer. There are ten academic colleges and more than 33,000 students at Ohio University, with 20,000 on the Athens campus and 8,000 on five regional campuses. In addition to a continuing commitment to excellence in residential undergraduate education and research, Ohio University embraces a spirit of discovery best illustrated in an enterprising tradition of outreach through its regional campuses, external degree programs, and active partnerships with educational institutions in other countries. Ohio University offers the successful candidate membership in a dynamic university, a top College of Business and a committed advancement team. Private giving to The Ohio University Foundation averages $20-30 million annually and the endowment has grown to more than $293.3 million. The University is preparing for its next comprehensive campaign—it’s most ambitious to date. Founded in 1893, the College of Business (COB) offers ten undergraduate majors and an MBA program. It is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business and enrolls approximately 1,800 undergraduates and 90 resident/150 non-resident graduate students annually. The COB is organized into five units: 1) Finance; 2) Management Information Systems; 3) Marketing; 4) Management Systems; and 5) the School of Accountancy. It offers both an Executive MBA and an MBA Without Boundaries program. The faculty is comprised of more than 60 professionals, 80% of whom hold either Ph.D., D.B.A., or J.D. degree. Ohio University has more than 200,000 alumni living throughout the world. Over 50 percent of graduates live in the State of Ohio. Alumni are concentrated primarily on the East Coast in New York, Washington, DC, and Boston—and in the Midwest in the greater Chicago area. Graduates of Ohio University also have a global presence through a network of 60 U.S. and Southeast Asia-based regional alumni chapters and twenty-five alumni societies affiliated with colleges, schools, and other special interests. | | | |
| Position Summary | The Senior Director of Development serves as a vital member of the College of Business leadership. Working with the Development Office, the Senior Director of Development will identify potential major gift donors; initiate first contact for the dean, faculty and other administrators and be the primary solicitor for the College; coordinate the annual fund campaign and gift stewardship activities; organize alumni visits; coordinate alumni/development events; and maintain office records and budget. The Senior Director of Development must be familiar with IRS regulations and understand the various vehicles by which a donor can make a private gift. S/he must also be able to work flexible hours including some evenings and weekends. | | | |
| Specific Responsibilities | • Serve as the chief development professional for the College of Business, identifying, cultivating, and soliciting private support. • Serve as liaison between the faculty, staff and students, and potential supporters (individuals, corporations and foundations). • Work with dean, faculty and staff to identify priorities and strategies for private support. • Work with the annual giving staff to plan and implement an annual giving program that includes direct mail and phonathon. • Develop and lead the College of Business in the upcoming comprehensive campaign. • Engage department chairs and faculty in the fundraising process. • Plan, implement, and coordinate cultivation activities for prospects and donors. • Interface with the external relations agents (i.e. Alumni Relations, Development and individual unit/project personnel) to coordinate events and activities involving alumni in the pursuit of identifying, cultivating and soliciting major gift prospects. | | | |
| Qualifications | Qualities and experiences that ideal candidates should display include: • A history of success in a sophisticated fundraising setting. • Comfortable in a team-oriented, goal-driven environment. • Demonstrate an ability to make a strong commitment to the mission of Ohio University. • Baccalaureate degree from an accredited four-year college or university. • A minimum of five (5) years of professional fundraising experience. • Excellent written and oral communications skills. The fundraiser must be able to clearly and succinctly communicate a wide variety of information to a diverse set of audiences. • Ability to function independently, yet work in a centralized development structure. • Willingness, and an ability, to travel. • Excellent listening, interpersonal and organizational skills. | | | |
| Preferred | Preference will be given to candidates that also display one or more of the following: • An advanced academic degree. • Experience working as a major gift officer in a higher education institution. | | | |
| Memorandum | The salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with experience, qualifications, and verifiable salary history. Paschal•Murray supports the commitment of our client in encouraging applicants from diverse backgrounds and cultures. As a condition of employment, our client reserves the right to conduct background verification including academic, work, driving, credit, and criminal histories. This position announcement is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and requirements. It is presented as a fair reflection of the principal job elements. | | | |
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