1. Responsible for planning, managing, and executing all aspects of development effort. 2. Works closely with senior management to develop both short- and long-term fundraising goals and strategies, including a strategic plan for building a post-campaign pipeline in anticipation of the next campaign. 3. Works with staff to develop and implement plans to carry out the organization's goals and strategies, including establishing specific activity goals for all phases of the donor/prospect lifecycle (cultivation, solicitation, closure and stewardship). 4. Directs and grows a team of development professionals responsible for generating an increased volume of successful development activities and establishing a culture that encourages ever improving levels of performance and responsiveness to donors. 5. Develops strong ties with the faculty in order to understand and support the organization's programs and mission. 6. Manages engagement of faculty, administrators, and University officials in fundraising efforts. 7. Manages and staffs the senior management development activities and calendar to ensure maximum deployment. 8. Personally maintains a significant portfolio of leadership and principal gift prospects. 9. Participates in the development of strategy and content for all development publications and events. 10. If requested, develops and maintains relationships with members of the School Fund Board, if in existence. 11. Works regularly and cooperatively with other development offices to ensure overall development priorities, plans, and initiatives are coordinated. 12. Serves as the liaison with other development offices to provide information on organization needs and to develop strategies for prospects that are staffed centrally. 13. May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skill/ability 1:  Demonstrated experience cultivating and closing major gifts and/or grants for related work. Understanding of methods to curate and cultivate relationships with universities, bi- and multilateral institutions, and individuals.

Required Skill/ability 2:  Ability to represent the Center professionally, as demonstrated through communication, conduct and attire. Comfort and experience in representing the interests of an organization in high level interactions on campus and in the world.

Required Skill/ability 3:  Excellent organizational, planning and project management and implementation skills. Proven success in strategic planning and developing projects from conception to completion. Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with exceptional attention to detail.

Required Skill/ability 4:  Experience with leading and supporting events of varied scales.

Required Skill/ability 5:  Demonstrated positive attitude and commitment to working as a member of a center-wide team. The ideal candidate will be excited to understand, communicate, and effectively interact with people across cultures.

Preferred Education:  Masters or other advanced degree in a relevant field, and experience working within an academic institution, government or non-profit. International academic or life experience (i.e. a related degree or time spent abroad). Proficiency in one or more foreign language.

Work Week:  Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)

Posting Position Title:  Director of Development, MacMillan Center

University Job Title:  Director of Development, MacMillan Center

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:  Masters or other advanced degree in a relevant field, and experience working within an academic institution, government or non-profit. International academic or life experience (i.e. a related degree or time spent abroad). Proficiency in one or more foreign language.

Bachelor's Degree and ten years of related work experience in an academic institution or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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