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Ohio University

Executive Director, Major Giving

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Athens, OH 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $95K - $163K 💻 Development & Advancement 🗓️ March 24th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Ohio University is hiring an Executive Director, Major Giving. The role leads a team of development officers to advance fundraising goals, develops and implements strategic fundraising plans, and manages relationships with major donors to support university priorities.

Highlights
  • Lead and mentor a development team working with various colleges and units.
  • Design and execute strategic fundraising and donor engagement plans in collaboration with advancement leadership.
  • Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major and principal gift prospects and donors.
  • Manage a personal portfolio of major gift prospects and collaborate across campus to align fundraising with institutional goals.
  • Oversee department budgets and resources, and handle personnel actions for a medium-sized team.
  • Travel occasionally for donor engagement and outreach activities.
  • Requires a Bachelor's degree, minimum 5 years of related experience, and 3 years of supervisory experience.
  • Preferred qualifications include 8+ years in higher education advancement and at least 5 years in management.
  • Compensation range: $95,101.00 to $163,086.00 annually, commensurate with experience.
  • Benefits include medical, vision, dental, life insurance, paid holidays, educational benefits, sick leave, vacation, and retirement plans.