Director of Development (Title Commensurate with Experience)

Job Summary/Basic Functions

EKU Development & Alumni Engagement is seeking a fundraising professional to join our team. This position manages a portfolio of prospects and donors, working across the full gift cycle — identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship — to secure philanthropic support for university priorities.

This is a broad title covering four levels of seniority. Candidates at all experience levels are encouraged to apply; the final title, portfolio size, and compensation will be determined based on the successful candidate's experience and qualifications.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• Senior Director / Director: Bachelor's degree is required. Master's degree and CFRE preferred.
• Associate Director: Bachelor's degree is required. Master's degree preferred.
• Assistant Director: Bachelor's degree required.

Experience:

• Senior Director: More than five years of related work experience is required, preferably in development, alumni relations, non-profit fundraising, or higher education administration. Major gift and higher education experience are preferred.
• Director: Three years of related work experience is required, preferably in development, alumni relations, non-profit fundraising, or higher education administration. Major gift and higher education experience are preferred.
• Associate Director: One year of related work experience is required, preferably in development, marketing, sales, alumni relations, non-profit fundraising, or higher education.
• Assistant Director: Related work experience is not necessary; however the incumbent must clearly demonstrate an interest in a professional career in development. This may be accomplished through experience interning, volunteering, or being otherwise engaged in the non-profit sector.

Job Duties:

• 85% - Cultivate, solicit, secure, and steward major gifts ($25,000 and greater) by engaging a portfolio of prospects, including frequent travel for donor visits and alumni events. - (Essential)
• 10% - Collaborate between the Office of Development and Alumni Engagement and any assigned colleges, schools, units and/or programs. - (Essential)
• 5% - Complete other duties as assigned, including, but not limited to, inputting call reports into CRM, and other administrative duties. - (Essential)