Senior Director of Development, Western Region

🇺🇸 Hybrid - US 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $145K - $176K 💻 Development & Advancement 🗓️ July 13th, 2026

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Lehigh University is hiring a Senior Director of Development, Western Region. This role leads and manages the Western and Midwest major gifts team, cultivating and securing significant philanthropic commitments, while also developing strong donor relationships and overseeing fundraising strategies to support the university's expansion on the West Coast.

Highlights

Lead day-to-day operations and development staff management for Western and Midwest major gifts teams.
Recruit, train, and mentor development staff while evaluating performance.
Personally secure 6- and 7-figure gifts through full donor lifecycle management.
Manage a portfolio of 50–75 major donors with giving capacity of $2 million or more.
Engage senior university leadership and prepare customized proposals and reports.
Coordinate regional fundraising activities, events, and donor stewardship efforts.
Requires a Bachelor's degree and over 8 years of related development experience, with strong external relationship skills.
Familiarity with Bay Area philanthropy and experience working independently in a travel-intensive environment.
Valid driver’s license and good driving record mandatory due to routine travel.
Salary range approximately $144,690-$176,020, subject to experience and qualifications.