The Chief Advancement Officer serves as the head fundraiser for the College of Engineering, leading all development, alumni relations, and donor experience activities
Job Summary
The Chief Advancement Officer serves as the head fundraiser for the College of Engineering, leading all development, alumni relations, and donor experience activities.
This role involves creating and leading strategy to identify, develop, and maintain a robust pipeline of donors, managing a portfolio of major and principal level prospects, and driving growth in annual fundraising efforts.
The position requires close partnership with the Dean to align fundraising priorities with the college’s vision and goals, and building effective relationships with college and advancement leadership.
Matching Summary
The Chief Advancement Officer serves as the head fundraiser for the College of Engineering, leading all development, alumni relations, and donor experience activities.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Develop robust donor pipeline
Lead development professionals
Cultivate alumni and donor relationships
Manage major and principal gift prospects
Align fundraising with strategic vision
Nice-to-have
Entrepreneurial mindset
Collaborative development team
Inspire exceptionally talented team
Act with kindness and integrity
Key Requirements
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
Twelve years of professional fundraising experience