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Ohio University

Director of Development (College of Arts and Sciences)

🇺🇸 Athens, OH

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $68K - $117K

💻 Development & Advancement

🗓️ August 15th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Ohio University is hiring a Director of Development (College of Arts and Sciences). This role involves identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors capable of making major gifts of $25,000 or more to support university priorities. The Director manages a portfolio of major gift prospects, collaborates closely with academic leaders and advancement colleagues, and participates in strategic outreach and alumni engagement efforts.

Highlights
  • Manage major gift fundraising by building relationships with high-value donors, alumni, parents, and friends.
  • Develop and implement individualized strategies to advance donor engagement and giving cycles.
  • Collaborate with academic units and advancement teams such as Major Giving, Gift Planning, Annual Giving, and Corporate/Foundation Relations.
  • Prepare tailored proposals in partnership with faculty and academic leadership.
  • Participate in strategic events and regional outreach to support alumni engagement and identify new prospects.
  • Requires a Bachelor's degree and at least 8 years of related professional experience or equivalent.
  • The position offers a salary range of $68,299 to $117,127, commensurate with education and experience.
  • Includes a benefits package with medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, paid parental leave, educational benefits for employees and dependents, vacation, and professional development opportunities.
  • Works with the Office of University Advancement and reports to the Assistant Vice President for University Advancement.
  • Full-time, exempt administrative appointment with standard business hours and occasional travel.

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