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Ohio University

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

🇺🇸 Athens, OH

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $81K - $138K

💻 Development & Advancement

🗓️ August 25th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Ohio University is hiring a Sr. Director of Development, Major Giving / Associate Athletics Director. The role entails leading major gift fundraising efforts for assigned colleges, developing strategic donor engagement plans, coordinating stewardship activities, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to advance philanthropic goals aligned with university priorities.

Highlights

  • Lead major gifts officer responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding high-profile donors.
  • Develop and implement strategic fundraising plans for academic units and regional campuses.
  • Collaborate across teams including Gift Planning, Annual Giving, and Corporate/Foundation Relations.
  • Serve as strategic advisor linking unit leadership with donors and aligning development priorities with university plans.
  • Manage donor-related events, travel, and alumni engagement initiatives.
  • Requires a Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of related professional experience; a Master’s degree and 6+ years fundraising experience preferred.
  • Salary range: $80,593 to $138,208, with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, and educational benefits for employees and dependents.
  • Position is full-time, exempt, and classified as Administrative at-will appointment within Development & Institutional Advancement.
  • Work schedule is Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
  • No budgetary responsibility but may validate transactions and mentor new staff.