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.