Director of Development, College of Science and Engineering

Director of Development, College of Science and Engineering

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FLSA Status
:
Exempt

Months Per Year
: 12

Hours Per Week
: 37.5

Employment Status
:
Full-Time

Work Model
:
Hybrid Eligible*

• Effective Team Collaboration
  :
  Works harmoniously with others towards a common goal, leveraging individual strengths to achieve shared objectives.
• Emotionally Intelligent Communication
  :
  Engages in a skillful exchange of information, thoughts, and feelings, verbally and non-verbally.
• Ethics and Integrity
  :
  Demonstrates an unwavering commitment to honesty, professionalism, and alignment with our Jesuit mission in all actions and decisions.
• Flexibility and Innovation
  :
  Embraces change, approaching problems with curiosity adaptability, and is committed to making a positive impact.
• Mindful Inclusion
  :
  Fosters mindful inclusion by consciously creating a workplace that celebrates differences, embraces cultural humility, and empowers uniqueness.
• Outcomes-Driven Orientation
  :
  Sets clear objectives, pursues excellence, and delivers measurable outcomes while upholding Jesuit Catholic values.

The Director for Development for the College of Science and Engineering (CSE) is responsible for directing and accelerating philanthropic support and alumni cultivation for Seattle University College of Science and Engineering that aligns with Seattle University's Reignited Strategic Directions. The Director for Development reports to the Associate Vice President (AVP) for Development in University Advancement and works closely with other University Advancement (UA) colleagues and campus partners including Corporate & Foundation Relations (CFR), Gift Planning, development officers, leaders in specific colleges and schools, and key faculty and staff.

The Director for Development works closely with the College of Science and Engineering Dean and colleagues in UA to identify, cultivate, and solicit major gifts of $100,000 and above, and provides meaningful stewardship experiences to honor donors' philanthropy. The Director positions the CSE for success in attaining its ambitious goals and aligning fundraising efforts to the College of Science and Engineering's strategic priorities and Seattle University's reignited strategic directions.

The Director partners with the College of Science and Engineering Dean to envision and carry out a comprehensive approach to securing the private support needed to achieve the CSE's goals. The Director works with College of Science and Engineering Department Chairs and other faculty members, providing leadership and support for their area's fundraising efforts. In collaboration with the AVP Alumni Engagement, the Director oversees all College alumni relations efforts and strategic events appealing to alumni.

• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major gift prospects in support of the College of Science and Engineering, in close collaboration with the Dean of the college and University Advancement colleagues.
• Build, manage, and engage a 125-donor portfolio for current and future solicitations. Prioritize personal visits with identified prospects.
• Make 30 qualification face-to-face visits beyond those in the 125 portfolios.
• Maintain a top 25 pool of prospective major gift donors who will be solicited in the next 12-18 months.
• Submit 12-20 major gift proposals each year.
• Lead, facilitate, and implement College of Science and Engineering annual planning process in partnership with AVP Development and designees.
• Assist and position the Dean of the College of Science and Engineering to engage and solicit prospects and donors.
• Develop and implement a solicitation strategy for assigned top prospects, often in collaboration with UA colleagues, College of Science and Engineering Dean, and academic leaders.
• Coordinate fundraising efforts with the Gift Planning and Corporate & Foundation Relations (CFR) teams to strategize, solicit and steward prospects and donors.
• Collaborate with UA Annual Giving team on annual giving efforts.
• Prepare briefing documents for President and campus leadership, compile stewardship reports for major donors, and develop compelling written proposals, including proposals to organizational donors in coordination with CFR.
• Facilitate the participation of the College of Science and Engineering Dean,…