Executive Director of Development (College of Education and Human Ecology)

Executive Director of Development (College of Education and Human Ecology)

The Ohio State University

Columbus, OH

 

The Executive Director will serve as the chief fundraiser and alumni relations leader for the college and is responsible for understanding the mission, needs and value proposition of the college in order to strategically engage and gain support from a variety of constituent groups including individuals, corporations, foundations and organizations.

 

The Executive Director reports to both the Assistant Vice President of Development in the Office of Advancement and the Dean of the college, and leads a team of professionals comprised of development, donor relations, alumni relations, and event management professionals. The position operates with a high degree of independence to make decisions, solve problems, negotiate and adapt to shifting priorities. This position is also a critical partner with the Dean on all plans and strategies that advance the development and alumni relations goals of the College, and it serves as a member of the Dean’s executive committee. This role requires frequent workweek travel including approximately one or two overnight trips per month, regular in-state travel and occasional evening and weekend work.

 

In addition to guiding strategy for development, donor relations, alumni relations and events, this position actively manages a portfolio of prospective donors capable of making gifts of $100,000 or more. Preparation for the solicitation will include creative and strategic utilization of resources to determine the prospective donor’s capacity for giving, build their interest, raise their sights, sustain their engagement and close a gift. Success in the position will be guided by annual metrics include numbers of monthly meetings, solicitations, gift commitments, and dollars raised. The Executive Director will strategically leverage Central resources including: prospect development, gift planning, regional development officers, donor experience, principal gifts, foundation relations and corporate relations to help accomplish the College’s fundraising goals.

 

All members of Advancement are part of creating an inclusive culture that inspires an exceptionally diverse and talented team and are measured on their adherence to the following core competencies:  leadership, continuous improvement, teamwork and collaboration, and communication/interpersonal effectiveness.  All members are also expected to exhibit The Ohio State University’s Shared Values which include Excellence and Impact, Diversity and Innovation, Inclusion and Equity, Care and Compassion, and Integrity and Respect.

 

About the College of Education and Human Ecology

If you aren’t already we guarantee you will be passionate about the food environmental and agricultural industry once you join the team. CFAES and our community are uniquely positioned to take on critical challenges such as sustainable food security and safety environmental and ecosystem sustainability the intersection of human animal and environmental health and the tensions and opportunities created between rural and urban communities and industries.  The Land Grant mission of improving the lives of individuals families and communities is central to our work.  One of the ways we accomplish this mission is through engaging alumni of our programs across our three campuses: Columbus Wooster and statewide through OSU Extension.

 

Responsibilities:

 

95%

Fundraising: Leads a team of development professional(s), ensuring that fundraising efforts meet the college’s fundraising goals by identifying, securing and maximizing opportunities to align prospective donor interests and passions with College priorities. Leverages the central resources as appropriate to help advance the College’s fundraising goals. Creates and facilitates strategic relationships between college faculty and donors/prospects.

 

Donor Relations: Oversees the team of donor relations professionals to ensure effective stewardship of 600+ donor funds and strategic design/implementation of efforts that allow the college to build, grow and sustain an engaged donor network. Creates and facilitates strategic relationships between college faculty and donors.

 

Alumni Relations: Oversees alumni relations professional(s) who strategically engages alumni in efficient and effective ways and collaborates with the Alumni Association to utilize new tools to segment and strategically reach the college’s alumni population.

 

Events: Oversees college advancement events manager, ensuring strategic alignment with fundraising, stewardship and alumni engagement priorities.

 

Management:

Hires, trains, and supervises staff; establishes and monitors goals, provides performance feedback and coaching, and supports professional development; completes annual performance management procedures; manages performance issues; is responsible for using independent, consistent and fair judgement in exercising authority; develops procedures, assigns and prioritizes work, and ensures that the resources needed to accomplish work are provided; Creates and manages approximately $250K annual budget.

 

5%

Completes special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

 

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education/experience

At least seven years of professional fundraising experience or professional transferable experience (i.e. managing relationships with required measurable output, making calls, conducting face-to-face appointments, creating and presenting proposals, and other fundamental elements of client relationship or sales-related activities)

Five years management experience

 

Desired Qualifications (We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage you to apply even if your experience does not align perfectly)

·       At least seven years of professional fundraising experience raising the highest level of philanthropic gifts at an organization (preferably five or six figures and above)

·       At least seven years of professional fundraising experience in higher education or a hospital/health care environment; Experience working in other advancement departments such as donor relations and stewardship, donor communications and/or alumni relations

The Office of Advancement is committed to providing tools and resources for you to learn our business, proprietary databases, university-specific processes, and advancement practices.

 

Commitment to Inclusion

The Office of Advancement is committed to active allyship in addressing and dismantling the inequities created by systemic racism and implicit, long-held bias. We pledge to act with kindness, respect, and integrity at all times; trust ourselves and our colleagues and empower their whole identities; and hear and see our colleagues’ ideas, voices, and perspectives, acknowledging that we are better together.

 

You Need to Know

Aside from the unparalleled benefits of working for The Ohio State University and working in the diverse, smart, enjoyable, and growing city of Columbus, Ohio, this opportunity will provide exceptional rewards that arise from working for an institution doing worldwide life-changing teaching and research. Learn more here:  https://hr.osu.edu/careers/.

 

In accordance with the Disaster Preparedness and University State of Emergency Policy 6.17 this position has been designated as a standby position.

 

Additional Information:

To learn more about the Office of Advancement, please visit advancement.osu.edu.

The offer for this position will be based on internal equity and the candidate’s qualifications.

 

The budget for this position is up to 150,000. The offer for this position will be based on internal equity and the candidate’s qualifications.

 

 

To learn more and apply, please visit: https://osujoblinks.com/7xnf

 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.