Senior Director of Philanthropy, O'Maley College of Business

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The Senior Director of Philanthropy for the David

B. O’Maley College of Business will play a critical leadership role within the Office of Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement. This is more than a fundraising position—it's an opportunity to champion innovation and support the next generation of leaders in aviation, business, and beyond.

Reporting to the Senior Executive Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations and working closely with the Dean of the College
, this individual will develop and execute major gift strategies that support the College’s growth, reputation, and future. The position will focus on cultivating and stewarding relationships with alumni, corporate partners, and foundations, with a goal of raising $1M+ annually in major gifts (gifts of $50,000 and above).

• Manage a portfolio of major gift prospects through discovery, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Travel extensively to engage current and prospective donors via in-person visits, events, and communications.
• Develop personalized strategies and long‑term plans to secure transformational gifts supporting the College and the broader University.
• Work closely with the Dean of the College to align philanthropic strategies with the College’s goals and priorities.

• Serve as the primary philanthropy liaison to the O’Maley College of Business.
• Participate in leadership meetings to better understand the College’s needs, challenges, and opportunities.
• Collaborate with advancement colleagues in annual giving, communications, donor relations, and planned giving to support the College’s fundraising goals.
• Provide strategic guidance to the Dean and College leadership on best practices in philanthropy.

• Prepare and deliver timely, strategic fundraising communications and outreach on behalf of the College.
• Partner with internal stakeholders across the University to enhance donor engagement and identify new opportunities.
• Participate in staff meetings, committees, and University events to ensure alignment and collaboration across advancement efforts.

• Generous Time Off:
  Enjoy 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.
• Personal Leave:
  Relax with 12 days of personal leave for non‑exempt employees or 18 days for exempt full‑time employees in your first year.
• Tuition Coverage:
  Get 100% tuition coverage for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree, and discounted rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age 26.
• Retirement Contributions: ERAU contributes 6% of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution – with no vesting period.

To submit your application for this opportunity, please visit the Embry‑Riddle Career Site and search for requisition number R309815. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include:

• Cover letter
• Full Resume
• Contact information for at least three professional references (please note that references may be contacted as part of the interview/screening process)

Current Embry‑Riddle employees:

Please apply directly through the ERAU Employee Hub Central application within Workday.

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