Executive Director, Development for Business School - Confidential

Executive Director, Development for Business School

About the Company

Distinguished Catholic university

Industry
Higher Education

Type
Educational Institution

Founded
1898

Employees
1001-5000

Categories

• Education
• DePaul University

Specialties

• service_learning
• entrepreneurship
• mba
• accounting
• information_assurance
• digital_cinema
• psychology
• philosophy
• public_service
• jazz
• orchestra
• theatre
• urban_educators
• adult_learning
• communication
• journalism
• law
• intellectual_property
• health_care
• business
• game design
• computer science
• public_relations
• advertising
• marketing
• nursing
• and environmental_sciences

About the Role

The Company is seeking an Executive Director of Development for its Business School. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating and executing a comprehensive advancement plan, with a focus on major, planned, and principal gift prospects. This role involves setting strategic goals, managing a portfolio of high-level prospects, and ensuring a robust pipeline of future donors. The Executive Director will also lead a team of development officers, inform alumni engagement strategies, and work closely with the Dean and senior leadership to advance the philanthropic objectives of the College. Applicants for the Executive Director position should have a bachelor's degree (graduate degree preferred) and at least 10 years' experience in relationship management with high-net-worth individuals. The role requires a professional with a polished demeanor, superior communication skills, and a proven track record in fundraising, including campaign planning and goal-setting. The ideal candidate will be adept at recruiting and managing high-level volunteers, supervising development staff, and be committed to the values of higher education. The position demands a proactive individual who can work both independently and as part of a collaborative team, and who is willing to travel and work flexible hours as needed.

Hiring Manager Title
AVP for Development and Campaign Operations

Travel Percent
Less than 10%

Functions

• CEO/President
• Non-Profit Management
• Education/Academic Administration
• Operations
• Strategy