Senior Director of Development for the College of Engineering

Job description

Job Summary Under the general direction of the Executive Director of Development, the Senior Director of Development for the College of Engineering develops and executes strategies to secure philanthropic support for San José State University fundraising priorities identified by the University’s leadership in collaboration with University Advancement. Responsibilities include but are not limited to identifying, qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding individuals capable of giving major gifts to SJSU. In support of these efforts, the Senior Director of Development initiates, maintains and strengthens close working relationships with key academic leaders, campus administrators, various stakeholders, and University Advancement colleagues. Key Responsibilities: - Manage an assigned prospective donor portfolio of key individuals supporting university and School of Engineering fundraising priorities - Coordinate with Prospect Research team to expand and enhance a prospect pipeline that aligns with university and campaign priorities - Actively manage and prospect / donor portfolio with annual goals for personal visits and fundraising outcomes based on established metrics - Dev...