Director of Development

🇺🇸 Springfield, MO 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Communications 🗓️ July 17th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Missouri State University is hiring a Director of Development. The role involves qualifying, cultivating, and soliciting major gifts of $25,000 or more to support the university's mission. The Director manages a portfolio of prospective donors, develops solicitation strategies, oversees gift agreements, and collaborates with university leadership and faculty to advance fundraising efforts.

Highlights

Primary responsibility: securing major gifts ($25,000+) through donor cultivation and solicitation.

Manages a portfolio of alumni, friends, parents, and organizations as potential donors.

Collaborates with Advancement leadership, university administration, faculty, and staff to cultivate donors.

Evaluates and selects giving vehicles including outright and planned/estate gifts.

Oversees the entire gift agreement process to ensure accurate administration.

Manages assigned budget and determines necessity of donor-facing travel.

Requires bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; minimum three years of professional experience in higher education fundraising or a related field.