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The position is responsible for securing major philanthropic support for Ohio University and The Ohio University Foundation through the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors specifically for corporate and foundation gifts in excess of $100,000. This individual will initially report to the Assistant Vice President, Development, Larry Lafferty.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
- Identify, engage, and solicit corporations and foundations for the purpose of securing gifts for Ohio University and The Ohio University Foundation in excess of $100,000.
- Plan, coordinate, and implement ongoing major gift activities on behalf of the University in order to increase the number and size of corporate and foundation gifts.
- Draft proposals to corporations and foundations seeking support for the University initiatives and programs.
- Analyze corporate and foundation funding sources and match their interests with appropriate University programs and initiatives.
- Recruit, coordinate and retain volunteers who support the corporate and foundation relations program.
- Support donor relations with gift acknowledgement, stewardship, pledge fulfillment, and gift renewal for corporate and foundation gifts.
- Plan and manage special events for corporate and foundation guests when appropriate.
- Serve the academic colleges as chief strategist for corporation and foundation fundraising.
- Coordinate all University charitable corporate and foundation activities.
- Work with University leadership (executive staff, deans, directors, etc.) and leadership volunteers (Foundation Trustees, various college and unit advisory boards, etc.) on the role they play in fundraising activities.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Commitment to the mission of Ohio University.
- Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
- A minimum of five (5) years of professional fundraising experience.
- Ability to build and manage a sophisticated Corporate and Foundation Relations department.
- Experience that demonstrates a history of success in an advanced fundraising setting.
- Ability to recognize and solve problems both inside and outside of the University relative to corporate and foundation relations.
- Comfortable working in a team oriented/goal driven environment.
- Ability to function independently, yet work in a centralized development structure.
- Excellent oral and written communications skills.
- Willingness and ability to travel.
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Ohio University is one of the nation's top research institutions, and ranks first in the state for the nationally competitive awards won by its students. It has been cited for its combination of academic quality and value by such publications as U.S. News and World Report, America's 100 Best College Buys, Princeton Review's Best Colleges, and Peterson's Guide to Competitive Colleges.
There are ten academic colleges and more than 28,000 students at Ohio University, with 20,000 on the Athens campus and 8,000 on five regional campuses. In addition to a continuing commitment to excellence in residential undergraduate education and research, Ohio University embraces a spirit of discovery best illustrated in an enterprising tradition of outreach through its regional campuses, external degree programs, and active partnerships with educational institutions in other countries.
Ohio University offers the successful candidate membership in both a dynamic university and a committed advancement team. Private giving to The Ohio University Foundation averages $15-20 million annually and the endowment has grown to more than $240 million. The University is preparing for its next comprehensive campaign, its most ambitious to-date.
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