Director of Development

🇺🇸 Springfield, MO 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Communications 🗓️ July 11th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Missouri State University is hiring a Director of Development. The role involves securing major gifts of $25,000 or more by qualifying, cultivating, and soliciting prospects. The Director manages a portfolio of donors, coordinates with university leadership and staff to engage donors, and oversees the entire gift agreement process and related budget management.

Highlights

Primary responsibility: obtaining major gifts ($25,000+) through donor cultivation and solicitation.
Manage a defined portfolio of current and prospective donors including alumni, friends, parents, and organizations.
Evaluate and implement solicitation strategies and appropriate giving vehicles such as outright or planned/estate gifts.
Coordinate closely with Advancement leadership, University administration, and faculty/staff to cultivate donors.
Manage the gift agreement process from initiation to completion ensuring accurate administration.
Require Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least three years of successful professional experience, preferably in higher education fundraising or related field.
Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication, organizational, and computer skills required.
Ability to travel for donor engagement and attend evening/weekend events as needed.
Compensation commensurate with experience; position is full-time and exempt from overtime.