Executive Director of National Development

Case Western Reserve University is committed to providing a transparent estimate of the salary range available for this position at the time of its posting. The salary range is between $107,645 and $145,321, depending on qualifications, experience, department budgets, and industry data.Employees receive more than just a paycheck. University employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare, retirement plans, tuition assistance, paid time off, and a winter recess.POSITION OBJECTIVEThe executive director of national development will work collaboratively with the vice president for university relations and development to provide leadership in implementing programs designed to increase philanthropic support for Case Western Reserve University. This position is responsible for identifying, qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major and leadership gifts and specialty programs (athletics, women's philanthropy, parents, entrepreneurship). The incumbent raises major and leadership gifts ($100,000 to $1,000,000) and provides strategic oversight and management of the university's major and leadership giving program. This position will require direct face-to-face cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship, with the expectation that they will be traveling off campus for much of this function.The executive director supervises a team of national development, presidential and university programs, specialty, and donor engagement officers. As part of the university development team, the incumbent will be expected to work collegially, and in partnership, with central and school-based colleagues.Essential FunctionsDevelop and manage portfolio of high potential major and leadership giving prospects with giving potential in the range of $100,000 to $1,000,000. Develop and implement strategic cultivation, solicitation and/or engagement strategies for each prospect to maximize major and leadership gifts to the university. (50%)Work in collaboration with the vice president for university relations and development to implement the university's major and leadership giving strategy aimed to maximize the lifetime engagement and philanthropic support of CWRU¿s most affluent donors and families. Supervise a team of national development and discovery gift officers. Develop the national development and discovery strategic plan and working closely with the senior director of leadership engagement, develop a strategic travel schedule for the President. (30%)Work in collaboration with the vice president for university relations and development to manage CWRU's stewardship programs for leadership gift donors. Develop prioritized stewardship plans for CWRU's top leadership donors. (10%)Work in collaboration with the vice president for university relations and development to manage specialty major gifts fundraising programs such as athletics, women's philanthropy, parents, and entrepreneurship. (10%)Nonessential FunctionsPerform other duties and responsibilities as assigned. (