Director of Development

🇺🇸 Springfield, MO 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Communications 🗓️ July 10th, 2026

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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 of Development manages a portfolio of donors, collaborates with university leadership and staff, evaluates solicitation approaches, oversees gift agreements, manages an assigned budget, and determines the need for donor-facing travel.

Highlights

Responsible for qualifying, cultivating, and soliciting major gifts of $25,000 or more on behalf of Missouri State University.
Manages a portfolio of current and prospective donors including alumni, friends, parents, and organizations.
Evaluates effective solicitation methods and appropriate giving vehicles such as outright and planned/estate gifts.
Manages the gift agreement process from initiation through completion to ensure accurate administration.
Collaborates closely with Advancement leadership, University administration, faculty, and staff to cultivate donor relationships.
Manages assigned budget and determines when donor-facing travel is necessary.
Requires computer literacy including word processing, Internet resources, and database use.
Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and at least three years of successful professional experience, preferably in higher education fundraising.
Strong interpersonal, oral, written communication, and organizational skills are necessary.
Employment requires occasional lifting of 25-50 pounds, travel, and attendance at events outside normal business hours.