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Job Detail
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Director of Development
GENERAL FUNCTION
The Director of Development is responsible for seeking out opportunities for developing and implementing initiatives to identify, cultivate, and solicit prospects to ensure a strong base of ongoing financial support for the College. The Director plans, coordinates, and administers specific areas of annual and special project fundraising. More specifically, the Director is primarily responsible for managing the growth and activities of the Barton Society; serving as the development liaison to the Department of Athletics; and overseeing an effective annual fund program.
The Director of Development reports to the Assistant Vice President for Institutional Advancement and is an integral part of a strong, close-knit team devoted to collaborative decision-making and to helping shape the future of Barton College.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Manage a portfolio of 75+ prospects and donors by participating in active cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship efforts as related to the Barton Society and special project fundraising.
• Oversee the Barton Society with a primary focus on retention and upgrading Society members. Develop an annual Society solicitation and stewardship plan, including but not limited to direct mail fundraising materials, Society newsletter, and Society events.
• Manage an effective annual fund program that focuses on increasing unrestricted funds through direct mail and phone-a-thon solicitation, as well as personal contact.
• Work with the Office of Athletics to coordinate and manage the Bulldog Club, the corporate sponsorship program, and special project fundraising.
• Serve on the Major Gift Team.
• Oversee development staff as opportunities arise.
• Write appropriate articles for the College's Scope magazine under the direction of the public relations and marketing team.
• Oversee the production of the College's annual Honor Roll of Donors.
• Serve as staff support for a variety of institutional advancement events.
• Assume other duties deemed necessary within the development operation.
• Position requires some travel and a commitment to working some evenings and weekends.
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university
• Minimum of 5 years professional fundraising experience, preferably in higher education
• Proven successful track record of soliciting and closing gifts
• Possess excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Organized and able to manage multiple tasks and details
• Creative and willing to think beyond traditional fundraising practices
• Effective time management skills and ability to work as part of a team
Please submit a cover letter and resume to Caroline Hart, assistant vice president for institutional advancement, at Barton College, P.O. Box 5000, Wilson, NC 27893.
www.barton.edu
