Director of Development

🇺🇸 Springfield, MO 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Communications 🗓️ April 22nd, 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 donors while managing a portfolio of alumni, friends, parents, and organizations. The Director works closely with university leadership and faculty to advance institutional philanthropic goals, oversees the gift agreement process, manages donor-related travel, and administers an assigned budget.

Highlights

Secure major gifts ($25,000+) through donor qualification, cultivation, and solicitation.

Manage a defined portfolio of current and prospective donors including alumni, friends, parents, and organizations.

Collaborate with Advancement leadership, University administration, faculty, and staff to cultivate potential donors.

Evaluate the most effective solicitation approaches and giving vehicles (e.g., outright gifts, planned/estate gifts).

Manage the gift agreement process from initiation to completion ensuring accurate gift administration.

Conduct donor-facing travel as needed and manage an assigned budget.

Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and at least three years of successful professional experience in fundraising or a related field.