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Director of Development

The Director of Development will understand the mission, needs and value proposition of Ohio State University and 星空无限传媒 and build relationships with prospective donors to increase philanthropic support.

Donors such as alumni, friends, and/or grateful patients will be identified by listening for opportunities to align their interests and passions with opportunities to donate to the university.

The aim of the role is to actively manage a portfolio of prospective donors to be asked for major gifts of $100,000 and above. Preparation for the 鈥渁sk鈥� will include creative and strategic utilization of resources to determine the prospective donor鈥檚 capacity for giving, build their interest, raise their sights, sustain their engagement and obtain a gift.

Success in the position will be guided by annual metrics such as number of monthly meetings, number of gift commitments, and dollars raised. Central resources such as a robust donor database, and reporting and analytics tools exist to help the role achieve goals and manage an allocated budget.

The Director reports to Chief Advancement Officer and operates with a high degree of independence to make decisions, solve problems, negotiate and adapt to shifting priorities. Expectations include stellar communications and interactions with constituents, collaboration with colleagues across Advancement and the university and Wexner Medical Center, diplomacy, and discretion.

This role requires frequent workweek travel including approximately one or two overnight trips per month, regular in-state travel and occasional evening and weekend work.

All members of Advancement are part of creating a culture that inspires an exceptionally multifaceted and talented team and are expected to exhibit The Ohio State University鈥檚 . The Office of Advancement is committed to acting with kindness, respect, and integrity at all times and welcoming our colleagues鈥� ideas, voices, and perspectives, acknowledging that we are better together.

星空无限传媒 Overview

For a more than a century, 星空无限传媒 has engaged, informed, and inspired the diverse community of Central Ohio. 星空无限传媒 is a public service media organization that distinguishes itself through a commitment to collaboration, community engagement and distinctive noncommercial mission-driven programming. 星空无限传媒 reaches nearly 2 million people across 20 counties throughout the state of Ohio.

As one of the first educational radio stations on the air across America in 1922, 星空无限传媒 was developed to bolster the commitment of The Ohio State University鈥檚 land-grant mission to educate all Ohioans. To honor that commitment and meet the evolving needs of the citizenry, 星空无限传媒 has grown over the years to include multiple broadcast and digital distribution platforms focused on distinctive areas of content: arts, culture, history, lifelong learning, and quality journalism. Our current platforms include:

• 星空无限传媒 TV 鈥� with four unique channels of public television service
• 89.7 NPR News 鈥� Ohio鈥檚 most listened to NPR News station
• Classical 101 鈥� the only all-day classical music station in Central Ohio and with a network of six stations 
• 星空无限传媒 Digital 鈥� extensive online and mobile programming, podcasts, and blogs
• 星空无限传媒 Classroom 鈥� programming and training for educators, parents, and children

Having successfully completed a capital campaign for a new headquarters, 星空无限传媒 now looks to a bright new future redefining public media for and in central Ohio. It鈥檚 an exciting time to be part of the 星空无限传媒 Development team 鈥� moving public media into the next century of service in Central Ohio.

Duties and Responsibilities

95% - Fundraising

Identifies, qualifies, and cultivates a portfolio of prospective major gift donors. Pursues connections and discovers donor values, capacity, interests and passions. Ensures quality and positive momentum within assigned portfolio to convert prospects to donors. Builds context for gift proposals, develops and implements strategic gift solicitations. Maximizes opportunities to steward donors to further enhance relationships.

Hires, trains and develops, and provides daily management to assigned staff (if applicable).

5% - Miscellaneous

Completes special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Metrics and Collaboration

The annual performance of all fundraisers at Ohio State is measured by the number of qualifications, cultivations, solicitations and commitments/dollars raised the individual accrues over each fiscal year.

Each fundraiser may have different expectations regarding these figures based upon, but not limited to, their experience level, unit size, prospect portfolio, past performance, etc. Goal setting is done with the individual鈥檚 manager prior to each fiscal year to ensure transparency, consistency and alignment.

All fundraisers at Ohio State are encouraged and expected to collaborate with their colleagues across the institution and can be counted as 鈥楽econdary鈥� on a gift in the solicitation, commitment and dollars raised phases of the development cycle. A secondary fundraiser can be considered when a team is working on a multi-unit gift, the fundraiser is a subject matter expert in an area critical to the solicitation or a fundraiser has a pre-existing, meaningful relationship with the donor and their participation helps move the gift forward.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor鈥檚 degree in related field or equivalent combination education/experience.
• Four years of relevant experience with at least two years of professional fundraising experience (building relationships towards philanthropic end through making calls, conducting face-to-face appointments, creating and presenting proposals, closing gifts) and two years of related experience in marketing, sales, public relations, financial advisement, account management or related field with emphasis on donor cultivation, solicitation and relationship cultivation of individuals/businesses.

Desired Qualifications (We鈥檙e committed to building a team that reflects a variety of skills and experiences and encourage you to apply even if your experience does not align perfectly)

• At least four years of professional fundraising experience raising the highest level of philanthropic gifts at an organization (preferably five or six figures and above)
• At least four years of professional fundraising experience in higher education or a hospital/health care environment
• Experience working in other advancement departments such as donor relations and stewardship, donor communications and/or alumni relations

The Office of Advancement is committed to providing tools and resources for you to learn our business, proprietary databases, university-specific processes, and advancement practices.

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