What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Development position at Brescia University?
Company Description
Brescia University is a Catholic institution rooted in the Ursuline tradition, offering a liberal arts education with a focus on servant leadership and personal growth. Located in Owensboro, KY, the university is known for its strong programs in business, education, social work, life sciences, accounting, psychology, theology, and English, with a commitment to fostering respect for the sacred and devotion to learning. Brescia emphasizes a holistic approach to education, preparing alumni to be leaders who serve their communities.
Role Description
This is a full-time, on-site position for a Director of Development at Brescia University, located in Owensboro, KY. The Director of Development will oversee and manage fundraising efforts, including planned and annual giving campaigns, philanthropic endeavours, and budgeting for development initiatives. The role requires building and maintaining strong donor relationships, strategizing fundraising plans, and ensuring alignment of financial goals with the university’s mission. The Director will lead efforts to maximize growth in contributions and provide leadership in donor engagement.
Qualifications
- Experience in Planned Giving and Annual Giving strategies
- Proven success in Fundraising and Philanthropy initiatives
- Strong skills in Budgeting and financial planning for development projects
- Leadership abilities for managing donor relationships and guiding fundraising teams
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively across university departments
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field required; Master’s degree preferred
- Experience in higher education development or nonprofit fundraising is an advantage