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Ohio University

Sr. Director of Development, Major Giving / Associate Athletics Director

🇺🇸 Athens, OH

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $81K - $138K

💻 Development & Advancement

🗓️ August 18th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Ohio University is hiring a Sr. Director of Development, Major Giving / Associate Athletics Director. The role involves leading major gift fundraising efforts for assigned colleges or units, managing a portfolio of donors, developing strategic plans, coordinating donor stewardship, and collaborating with university teams to advance philanthropic goals aligned with the university's mission.

Highlights

  • Lead major gifts fundraising for specific colleges or units within Ohio University.
  • Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward individual, corporate, and foundation major donors.
  • Develop and implement strategic fundraising plans and coordinate donor stewardship activities.
  • Collaborate with internal teams including Gift Planning, Annual Giving, and Corporate and Foundation Relations.
  • Act as a strategic advisor and liaison between academic/unit leadership and prospective supporters.
  • Requires a Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of related professional experience; a Master's degree and 6+ years fundraising experience preferred.
  • Proposed salary range: $80,593 to $108,801, with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid leave, and educational benefits for employees and qualified dependents.
  • Role involves occasional travel and extensive use of desktop computers.
  • Position reports to the Assistant Vice President for University Advancement.
  • Full-time, exempt administrative appointment requiring 40 hours per week.