Senior Director Of Development, Global Philanthropy

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, TN, United States
Hybrid
Major gift fundraising
International philanthropy
Donor cultivation and solicitation
This role will help build and support Vanderbilt University’s relationship-building efforts with alumni and parent major gift prospects overseas, specifically focused on Asia and the Middle East, with the objective of increasing philanthropic support of the University

Job Summary

  • This role will help build and support Vanderbilt University’s relationship-building efforts with alumni and parent major gift prospects overseas, specifically focused on Asia and the Middle East, with the objective of increasing philanthropic support of the University.
  • The Senior Director serves as the key strategic partner to the Assistant Vice Chancellor of Development in building and executing the Global Development Program for Vanderbilt.
  • The position will be located in the U.S. but will routinely travel internationally, and is open to candidates that will work remote, but routinely travel to Vanderbilt’s campus in Nashville, TN.

Matching Summary

This role will help build and support Vanderbilt University’s relationship-building efforts with alumni and parent major gift prospects overseas, specifically focused on Asia and the Middle East, with the objective of increasing philanthropic support of the University.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • major gift fundraising
  • international philanthropy
  • donor cultivation and solicitation
  • strategic fundraising planning
  • relationship building with prospects

Nice-to-have

  • adaptability and collaboration
  • articulating value proposition
  • professional demeanor and judgment
  • intellectual rigor and complex environment

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent
  • 8 years of relevant experience
  • 5-7 years of significant fundraising experience
  • Proven record of closing six and seven figure gifts
  • Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record

Work Rights

Not specified

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