Job Number: R0006321
The Director of Development supports the overall strategic efforts of Liberty University by refining and implementing the Office of Development's fundraising activities. The DOD will foster collaborative relationships with campus colleagues and University constituents by coordinating joint solicitation efforts and multiple development programs and initiatives within the Office of Development.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES1. Establishes and maintains collaborative working relationships with Liberty University development colleagues and campus constituents to maximize total gift revenue, plan solicitation strategies, and leverage joint solicitation efforts.
2. Assists and/or leads in short- and long-range strategic planning activities to create and implement fund-raising goals and objectives.
3. Maintain accurate and detailed records, contact reports and background data to facilitate periodic reports on activities and costs.
4. Work effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU's mission.
5. Ability to articulate and defend the unique Christian educational mission and vision of Liberty University and its subsidiaries to a wide variety of individuals and groups.
6. Ability to maintain confidentiality while managing highly sensitive documents and information.
7. Other duties as assigned.
EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPSBuild ongoing relationships with alum, donors, businesses, students, parents of students, and friends of Liberty University.
QUALIFICATIONS, CREDENTIALS and COMPENTENCIES1. Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
2. Minimum five years of successful experience in development, alumni relations or athletic fundraising, or donor relations position preferably in higher education.
3. Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with academic leadership, faculty, prospects, donors, and/or volunteers in a wide range of roles.
4. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Power-Point as well as management skills in other fundraising databases or support modules i.e., Salesforce, Raiser's Edge, CRM, Wealth Profile, People Search, or Analytics.
5. Ability to conduct research, gather data, analyze information, and prepare effective, accurate, and timely reports and other documents to support development objectives.
6. Ability to exercise good judgment, to demonstrate an understanding of ethics related to development activities, and to use discretion in interactions with donors, prospects, volunteers, university staff, and others.
7. Ability to understand the needs and interests of schools/colleges and donors to foster effective working relationships within a team environment.
ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOBCommunication and Comprehension- Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well articulated information.
- Ability to understand, speak, and write in English (additional languages a plus), to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner.
- Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University to a variety of business, government and community customers and associates.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Requires basic computer skills.
Problem Solving- Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment to solve problems of a routine nature.
Physical and Sensory Abilities- Frequently required to sit for extended periods to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard.
- Regularly required to hear and speak to effectively communicate orally.
- Occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the building.
- Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop to conduct business.
- Occasionally lift 10 or fewer pounds.
WORKING CONDITIONSWork EnvironmentThe working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is a climate-controlled office setting. It is well lighted, and the noise level is moderate.
Driving RequirementsUse of one's personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) is not required for travel in the performance of the essential functions of this position.
Target Hire Date
2025-04-16
Time Type
Full time
Location
Hybrid
The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University's hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the "religion" component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.
