Director of Development

🇺🇸 Springfield, Missouri 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Development & Advancement 🗓️ August 24th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Missouri State University is hiring a Director of Development. The Director of Development manages a portfolio of donors to secure major gifts of $25,000 or more by qualifying, cultivating, and soliciting prospects. This role collaborates with university leaders and staff, manages the gift agreement process, identifies effective solicitation methods, and oversees assigned travel and budget responsibilities.

Highlights

Bring in major gifts by qualifying, cultivating, and soliciting donors of $25,000 or more.
Manage a defined portfolio of alumni, friends, parents, and organizations.
Work closely with Advancement leadership, University administration, and faculty/staff to cultivate donors.
Evaluate solicitation approaches and identify appropriate giving vehicles including outright and planned/estate gifts.
Oversee the gift agreement process from initiation to completion to ensure accurate administration.
Manage donor-facing travel and an assigned budget.
Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree and at least three years of professional fundraising experience or related field.
Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication, organizational, and computer skills are essential.
Position requires occasional lifting of materials up to 50 pounds and attendance at evening/weekend events.
Salary is commensurate with experience; position is full-time exempt without visa sponsorship eligibility.