Director of Development

🇺🇸 Springfield, MO 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Communications 🗓️ June 23rd, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Missouri State University is hiring a Director of Development. This role focuses on securing major gifts of $25,000 or more by qualifying, cultivating, and soliciting donors, while collaborating with university leadership, faculty, and staff to advance the university's mission. The Director manages a portfolio of current and prospective donors, oversees gift agreements, and coordinates donor-facing travel and budget management.

Highlights

Qualify, cultivate, and solicit major gift prospects including alumni, friends, parents, and organizations.

Collaborate closely with Advancement leadership, University administration, faculty, and staff.

Evaluate solicitation approaches and identify appropriate giving vehicles such as outright or planned/estate gifts.

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

Manage an assigned budget and coordinate donor-facing travel as necessary.

Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and at least three years of successful professional experience, preferably in higher education fundraising.