Senior Director of Development - Major Giving - College of Business

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Athens, OH 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $81K - $109K 💻 Development & Advancement 🗓️ August 3rd, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Ohio University is hiring a Senior Director of Development - Major Giving - College of Business. This role leads major gift fundraising efforts, managing relationships with key donors and coordinating strategic plans to support the university's philanthropic goals. The position involves collaborating with internal teams, engaging alumni, overseeing proposal development, and serving as a liaison between academic leadership and potential supporters.

Highlights

Lead major gift identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship for assigned colleges or units.
Develop and implement strategic fundraising plans for academic units and complex markets.
Collaborate with Gift Planning, Annual Giving, and Corporate/Foundation Relations teams.
Manage donor stewardship, development travel, and key events.
Serve as a strategic advisor and liaison between university leadership and donors.
Requires Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of related professional experience or equivalent.
Target salary range: $80,593 to $108,801, final offer based on education and experience.
Position eligible for full benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, and paid time off.
Works under the Vice President for University Advancement, supporting the Development department.
Standard Monday-Friday schedule, may require regular presence on Athens campus with possible travel.