Director of Major Gifts

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Director of Major Gifts Non-Discrimination Statement

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Elizabeth M. Garcia

Title IX Coordinator

Office of Institutional Compliance & Title IX

Institute of Molecular Biology & Medicine, Suite 315

elizabeth.garcia2@scranton.edu

(570) 941-6645

https://www.scranton.edu/compliance-titleix/

The University of Scranton is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Educator.

University Mission

The University of Scranton is a Catholic and Jesuit university animated by the spiritual vision of Saint Ignatius Loyola, a tradition of excellence, and a commitment to the common good. The University is a community dedicated to the formation of students, and to the freedom of inquiry and personal development fundamental to the growth in wisdom and integrity of all who share its life.

Department Development Job Purpose

The Director of Major Gifts is responsible for developing meaningful relationships with potential and current donors to The University of Scranton. The Director is responsible for managing a portfolio of donors and prospective donors who are alumni of The University of Scranton, and facilitating all phases of the gift cycle, including: initiating contact, cultivating and moving potential donors to solicitation and closure, making solicitations, writing proposals, and stewarding donors. The Director works collaboratively with key volunteers, university leadership, Advancement staff and other University representatives to cultivate and solicit donors for University priorities.

Essential Duties

• Develop relationships for the University with donors and prospective donors to secure financial support for University priorities
• Manage a portfolio of upwards of 150 prospect households and achieve stated individual performance metrics related to prospect qualification, cultivation, solicitation and planned giving targets focused at gift levels of $50,000 and greater
• Prepare proposals for gift solicitations that may include major, planned and annual fund gift components; focus on securing support for campus-wide priorities/initiatives
• Remain well-informed about the university’s academic programs and fundraising goals in order to align prospect work with identified institutional priorities
• Partner closely with the Deans to stay informed on programs, strategic priorities, and fundraising goals, aligning prospect strategies with both college and institutional priorities
• Serve as a key resource to Advancement staff, sharing updates on college priorities and strategic initiatives
• Proactive in the development of stewardship strategies to achieve high donor satisfaction and increased philanthropic support; oversee stewardship strategies for assigned prospects and/or projects
• Serve as Advancement representative at key meetings and as liaison to/from Advancement team
• Support initiatives sponsored by offices both within University Advancement and across campus; events include, but not limited to President’s Business Council, Parents’ Executive Council, Athletics, Reunion and Career Services
• In collaboration with Advancement Team, develop an integrated approach to strengthen Scranton’s presence and impact with high capacity prospects
• Expand the philanthropic base for support through measurable increases in prospect qualification and total giving goals
• Recruit volunteer leadership representative of regional and college representation
  
  

Additional Skills Required

• Valid Driver’s License
• Requires frequent travel to meet with donors and flexibility to work evenings and weekends in support of donor engagement and fundraising goals
• The ability to uphold human dignity and respect by recognizing each person’s worth, valuing diverse perspectives, and treating others with kindness, fairness, and empathy
• Must be able to respect, support and contribute to the University’s Catholic and Jesuit mission
  
  

Minimum Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
  
  

Preferred Education

• Master’s Degree preferred
  
  

Minimum Job Experience Requirements

• Five (5) years or more of related work experience
  
  

Preferred Qualifications Years of Experience 5 University Classification Professional FLSA Classification Exempt Schedule/Work Hours Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Additional hours as required. Flexibility to work evenings and weekends. Full Time/Part Time Full-Time Annual Schedule 12

Posting Details

Posting Details

Special Instructions to Applicants Posting Number S1038P Open Date 07/01/2026 Close Date 07/20/2026 Open Until Filled No

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Have you earned a Bachelor's degree (or graduate degree)?
• Yes
• No
• * Do you have at least five (5) years or more of related work experience?
• Yes
• No
  

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
  
  

Optional Documents