Senior Executive Director of Philanthropy, College of Engineering

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of 75 to 150 major prospects, conducting discovery, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Develop and execute long-term major gift strategies in close partnership with the Dean of the College of Engineering.
• Act as a unit liaison to coordinate development activities, leadership meetings, and central advancement efforts.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with administrators, faculty, staff, alumni, and industry partners.
• Prepare fundraising outreach and communications to ensure robust donor engagement and awareness of College needs.
• Secure significant philanthropic gifts, with a primary emphasis on gifts of $25,000 or more.

Requirements

• 10 years of full-time fundraising experience in higher education, a complex healthcare system, or a large non-profit.
• Proven track record of success in cultivating, soliciting, and closing major-level gifts ($100,000+).
• Proficiency with Salesforce or comparable donor relationship management applications.
• Experience managing numerous priorities and a broad portfolio of donor/client relationships.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree.
• Experience at an academic or medical center.
• Experience managing volunteers or an advisory board.
• Comfort working with high-net-worth individuals and maintaining strict confidentiality.
• Basic knowledge of planned giving vehicles and techniques.
• Experience developing new donor constituencies.

Benefits

• 100% tuition coverage for one undergraduate and one graduate degree for the employee.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement contributions including a 6% annual gift and 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 its Centennial, the university leads innovation in STEM education, serving over 30,000 students globally through its residential campuses and a vast worldwide network.