What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Development position at Campbell University?
Department: Norman A. Wiggins School of Law
Status: Full Time/Temporary
Position Summary:
The Director of Development within the Campbell University School of Law is a key senior leadership position responsible for executing a broad-based development strategy to secure financial support from alumni and friends of the law school, corporations, foundations, and other possible sources. This individual will work closely with the Law School Dean and representatives from the Dean’s Office, as well as members of the Advancement, Alumni Engagement, Career Services, Marketing and Communications, and Admissions Departments. S/he will also be responsible for the coordination of volunteer efforts, including serving as a key staff liaison to the law school’s Board of Visitors. The Director will have almost daily interaction with faculty, alumni, parents, students, friends of the university, members of various law school advisory boards and committees, external vendors, and media contacts. This position requires an individual who is articulate, relates well with others at all levels of an organization, and is an effective decision maker.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- The Director of Development is primarily responsible for securing financial support from a variety of sources, such as: Alumni, Major Gifts, Planned Gifts, Grants, Special Events and Annual funds program.
- Lead fundraising by personally cultivating and soliciting portfolio of major donor and top prospects and has a proven track record of success at securing gifts
- Utilize the law school Dean, key alumni, faculty, and friends to develop and secure funding from major donors
- Support Alumni Association led fundraising goals and activities
- Work closely with Assistant Dean for External Relations to execute a comprehensive annual fund program among alumni and friends of the law school
- Grow online giving through strong e-marketing platform
- Pursue foundation, government, and corporate grants for scholarships, capital and special project funding.
- Identify and cultivate opportunities for planned gifts from key alumni, faculty, and friends
- Work closely with Assistant Dean of External Relations to execute a comprehensive alumni relations program among alumni, to include the planning and execution of special events in North Carolina and beyond, and attendance at alumni association events and related programs
- Lead and execute special events for alumni and friends of the law school that increase standing in the Triangle market and the North Carolina legal, business, nonprofit, and other communities
- Create and coordinate fundraising and sponsorship efforts of key programming activities developed by student groups, Career Services, Alumni Association and law school committees
- Serve as lead contact for management and programming in areas of advancement
- Participate in strategic planning process and meet (or exceed) all annual strategic goals
- Participate on boards and committees when appropriate
- Prepare reports as required by the law school Dean, Campbell University administration, and others.
- Participate in the law school’s senior administrative staff
- Responsible for organizing, coordinating, and helping to facilitate the bi-annual law school Board of Visitors meetings
- Participate as a law school liaison in monthly University development meetings on main campus
- Respond with a high degree of urgency, to the needs and requests of others, internally and externally
- Maintain an awareness of the impact your work has on others and serve as an exemplary role model
- Establish goals, monitor progress, and coach employees to enable them to meet their goals
- Create a positive environment where two-way communication and strong trust are established
- Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all times
- Uphold and abide by Campbell University policies and procedures, including but not limited to Title IX, and Information Security, including but not limited to FERPA and other state and federal mandates
- Other job-related duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice
Education/Experience:
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree required; Law or other advanced degree is desirable
- Experience as a senior level leader with demonstrated success in managing fund raising, major giving, marketing, communications, PR, and events in higher education or non-profit environment
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Outstanding clear, persuasive writing and editing skills
- Excellent oral persuasion and personal relationships skills
- Demonstrated ability to prepare and deliver effective presentations to individuals and groups
- Long-range planning and follow-through skills
- Ability to see the “big picture” while also operating in a “hands-on” capacity
- Ability to communicate effectively to all groups through both oral and written channels
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Excellent leadership and supervisory skills
- Comprehensive computer skills, with the ability to learn and utilize new and emerging technology
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and standard methods of digital communication
- Availability to work evening and weekend hours; and travel, including overnight stays
- This position demands accuracy, honesty, integrity and the ability to work within the Christian mission of Campbell University
To Apply For This Position:
Campbell University is unable to accept paper or email applications. IMPORTANT: A cover letter, CV, or resume, and contact information for three professional references are requested as part of the application process. Applications without these attachments may be considered incomplete. If you have any questions, or if you are an individual with a disability and need assistance completing an application for employment contact the Human Resources Department at 910-893-1256 or email employment@campbell.edu. Campbell University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Campbell University maintains a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Accordingly, the University is committed to administering all educational and employment activities without discrimination as to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ethnicity or national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, protected veteran and military status and any other characteristic protected by law, except where appropriate and authorized by law. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, the following employment decisions and practices: hiring; upgrading; promotions; demotions or transfers; layoffs; recalls; terminations; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; selection for training, including apprenticeship; and recruitment or recruitment advertising.
Employees and applicants of Campbell University will not be subjected to any form of harassment or discrimination for exercising rights protected by, or because of their participation in, an investigation or compliance review related to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998, or any other federal or state nondiscrimination law, rule, or regulation.
Campbell University also maintains affirmative action programs to implement our equal employment opportunity policy. Employees or applicants who wish to review appropriate portions of these affirmative action programs may schedule an appointment to do so by contacting Human Resources at the Buies Creek campus, during normal business hours.