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Regent University

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.