Executive Director, Major Giving

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Athens, OH 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $95K - $128K 💻 Development & Advancement 🗓️ May 21st, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Ohio University is hiring an Executive Director, Major Giving. This role leads a team of development officers to advance the university's fundraising goals, manages a portfolio of major gift prospects, and collaborates closely with university leadership to design and implement strategic fundraising plans that align with institutional priorities.

Highlights

Lead, mentor, and manage a team of development officers supporting various university colleges and units.
Design and execute strategic fundraising and engagement plans in collaboration with advancement leadership.
Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major and principal gift prospects to support institutional priorities.
Manage a personal portfolio of high-profile donors and develop personalized cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies.
Collaborate with academic leaders and campus partners to align fundraising efforts with university goals.
Oversee budgets and manage team resources responsibly.
Requires Bachelor's degree, at least 5 years of related professional experience, and 3 years of supervisory experience; preferred 8 years in higher education advancement with 5 years leadership experience.
Knowledge and skills in development, donor relations, prospect management, and strategic fundraising.
Target salary range from $95,101 to $128,385, with final offer commensurate with experience; position is exempt and full-time.
Work involves desk-based activities with some travel for meetings and cultivation.