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Director of Development (College of Arts and Sciences)

🇺🇸 Athens, OH

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $68K - $117K

💻 Development & Advancement

🗓️ August 12th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Ohio University is hiring a Director of Development (College of Arts and Sciences). This role identifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards major gifts of $25,000 or more for the university, working closely with academic leaders and advancement colleagues to align donor interests with institutional goals and execute individualized fundraising strategies.

Highlights
  • Manage a portfolio of major gift prospects to support university priorities
  • Collaborate with academic leaders and advancement teams including Major Giving, Gift Planning, Annual Giving, and Corporate and Foundation Relations
  • Develop and execute strategic fundraising plans and coordinate donor cultivation and stewardship efforts
  • Prepare tailored proposals in conjunction with faculty and academic leadership
  • Participate in alumni engagement through strategic events and regional outreach
  • Require a Bachelor's degree and at least 8 years of related professional experience or equivalent
  • Salary range: $68,299 to $92,205, commensurate with education and experience
  • Eligible for comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, educational benefits for employees and dependents, paid parental leave, and professional development
  • Reports to the Assistant Vice President for University Advancement
  • Work schedule is full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday