Director of Development

Job overview

The Director of Development role is onsite in Davie, FL. Compensation is not specified. Nova Southeastern University is a not-for-profit university with a focus on academic excellence and innovation. The director leads an integrated development program to secure major philanthropic gifts for university priorities and contributes to a university-wide campaign. Strategic planning, prospect engagement, and donor stewardship support fundraising goals and institutional priorities.

What you'll do

• Lead development planning with management
• prepare an annual strategic fundraising plan
• develop and communicate cases for support
• manage a portfolio of approximately 150 prospects
• conduct an average of 150 meaningful face-to-face prospect visits annually
• maintain prospect management reports and records
• support donor stewardship and gift acknowledgments
• travel locally, regionally, and within assigned territory as requested.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

director of development

davie fl

nova southeastern university

fundraising

major gifts

philanthropy

prospect management

donor stewardship

university campaign

face-to-face visits

bachelor's degree

travel required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Tuition waiver, retirement plan, medical and dental plans, and other benefits.

Why this role

The role focuses on major philanthropic gifts of $100,000 or more and supports a university-wide comprehensive campaign.

About the employer

Nova Southeastern University is hiring for this role. Industry: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools. Sector: 61.