Director of Development
- Employer
- Southern University System
- Location
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Salary
- $85,000-$90,000
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- Executive Administration Jobs
- C-Level & Executive Directors
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
The Director of Development will develop a culture of giving among the University's various constituents by engaging, educating and securing annual charitable contributions. The Director of Development will maintain an aggressive schedule of prospective donor meetings and provide direct supervision to the Foundation's student interns. The Director of Development will manage the daily operations of annual fund, major gifts, planned giving and other development programs as mutually agreed upon with the Chief Executive Officer.
Minimal Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty.
Bachelor's degree accepted, but a master's degree preferred in related field of study such as Business, Public Relations, or Marketing and (7) seven to (10) years of experience in fundraising or related experience in development, or non-profit management. Proficient in Blackbaud Raisers Edge and Excel Software. Evening and weekend work is sometimes required.
Individuals interested in being considered for this position should send, a letter of application; a resume', clearly outlining educational and professional background related to the requirements of the position; a 300-word general program needs assessment writing sample and three letters of reference from current or former employers.
Review of applications will begin immediately and the position will be filled by April 1, 2019
Please send all material to:
Southern University System Foundation
Attention: Jocelyn B. Lewis
Post Office Box 9562
Baton Rouge, LA 70813
Criminal background check and reference verification is required.
Southern University and A&M College is an equal opportunity employer.
Organization
What began, as a dream in 1880 is today a living legacy of determination, commitment, and success. The Southern University and A&M College System is the only historically black university system in America.
The SU System has a diverse enrollment and is a leader in graduate and undergraduate level education through quality four-year, graduate, professional, and research programs among its five Louisiana campuses. SU is among the top producers of African-American graduates in combined disciplines of engineering, technology, business, computer science, nursing, and mathematics. Widespread accomplishments of Southern University faculty and alumni have positively impacted society at every level.
With a strong foundation, a proven record of achievement, and a fresh vision for the future, Southern University's charge to advance the mission of its founders' remains at the heart of our administrators, faculty, students, and alumni.
Southern University opened its doors in 1880 in New Orleans, Louisiana, with 12 students, five faculty members, and a budget totaling $10,000. In 1914, the University was relocated to Louisiana's capital city - Baton Rouge.
The Southern University and A&M College System was created by the state legislature under the management of the Southern University Board of Supervisors. The University expanded to other cities in the state, establishing Southern University, New Orleans (SUNO), Southern University, Shreveport (SUSLA), the Southern University Law Center, and the Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center (SUAREC).
Campuses within the Southern University System are accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097; telephone number - 404.679.4501) to award certificate, associate, baccalaureate, master's, doctorate, and professional degrees. Southern University Law Center is accredited by both the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the American Bar Association (750 N. Lakeshore Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60611; telephone number - 312.988.6738).
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