Department: UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT
Position Category: Staff Full Time
Job DescriptionThe Director of Corporate and Foundation Development will identify, develop and solicit major gifts from a portfolio of high impact corporate and foundation donors. This gift officer will work closely with the Vice President for University Advancement (VPUA) to identify high priority needs at Lincoln Memorial University and leverage opportunities for significant corporate and foundation support.Required Qualifications* Bachelors degree - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - The ability to work evenings, weekends and to travel extensively
Preferred Qualifications* Masters degree - At least five years experience in corporate or foundations fundraising, or transferable knowledge in a related field
Posting Number: S04062P
Job Open Date: 11/08/2024
Job Close Date: 03/31/2025
Open Until Filled: No
About the InstitutionLincoln Memorial University is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. The main campus is located in Harrogate, Tennessee. For more information about employment opportunities, contact the Office of Human Resources at 423-869-7112 or humanresources@lmunet.edu.AA/EEO StatementLincoln Memorial University is an Equal Opportunity education institution. Lincoln Memorial University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in all University programs and activities.Background Check StatementThe University will conduct criminal background checks on all employees. Background checks may include but are not limited to confirmation of the individual's identity, credit information, motor vehicle driving record, review of an individual's criminal conviction record (if any), verification of any license, and certificate or degree required for the position.Job Duties- Develop and solicit a portfolio of corporate and foundation prospects with the potential to support Lincoln Memorial University at a high level
- Cultivate relationships with corporate leaders, boards and other individuals who are aligned with organizational prospects
- Work with the VPUA and LMU leadership to develop major gift proposals for current fundraising priorities and ongoing opportunities
- Research, submit, and steward foundation proposals
- Develop materials, presentations and narrative to communicate the case for major gift support to LMU corporate and foundation stakeholders