Director of Philanthropy

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of 75-125 prospects to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward lead annual and major gifts.
• Develop and implement personalized written fundraising strategies and tactics for each prospect.
• Serve as a unit liaison for the College of Arts & Sciences, building relationships with faculty, staff, and students to coordinate philanthropy activities.
• Conduct discovery, qualification, and stewardship through face-to-face visits, correspondence, and event engagement.
• Collaborate with central development teams to support broader institutional objectives and maintain accurate contact reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• 3-5 years of professional fundraising experience.
• Proven track record of cultivating and closing major gifts or corporate sponsorships of $25,000 or more.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to develop effective partnerships with both internal and external stakeholders.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and wellness programs.
• 100% tuition coverage for one undergraduate and one graduate degree for the employee.
• Discounted tuition rates for spouses and dependent children up to age 26.
• Retirement contributions including an annual 6% gift of base salary plus a 4% matching contribution.
• Generous time off, including 18 days of personal leave in the first year and 9+ paid holidays.

About the Company

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is the world’s largest aviation and aerospace university. Celebrating 100 years of leadership, the university serves more than 30,000 students globally through its residential campuses in Daytona Beach, FL, and Prescott, AZ, as well as a vast worldwide network. Embry-Riddle is a global leader in STEM education, preparing the next generation of leaders in aviation, engineering, technology, and space exploration.