Director of Advancement

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Virginia Beach, VA 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Development & Advancement 🗓️ October 24th, 2025

CRM

Edtech.com's Summary

Regent University is hiring a Director of Advancement. The role involves managing a portfolio of major gift prospects, cultivating and soliciting five to seven-figure donations to support university priorities, including a capital campaign to double residential enrollment. The Director collaborates with university leadership and donors to align philanthropic efforts with strategic initiatives.

Highlights

Manage and grow a portfolio of 100-150 major gift prospects capable of giving $25,000 or more.
Conduct face-to-face donor visits and develop personalized cultivation strategies.
Secure five-, six-, and seven-figure gifts to support scholarships, academic programs, and capital projects.
Collaborate with AVP of Advancement, President's Office, and academic leaders to align donor interests with institutional priorities.
Prepare proposals, impact reports, and presentation materials for donors.
Use donor database (CRM) to record interactions and manage communications.
Requirements include a bachelor's degree, 5+ years fundraising experience, and proven success soliciting gifts of $50,000 or more.
Strong interpersonal, communication, strategic thinking skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and donor databases required.
Commitment to Regent's Christian mission with active church involvement and ability to represent a Christian worldview.
Position requires 25% travel, including overnight trips, and flexibility for evening and weekend events.