Chief Development Officer

Posting Details

Posting Details

Position Number: 129718

Title: Assistant Dean

Functional Title: Chief Development Officer

Category Status: 33-Exempt Regular

Applicant Search Category: Staff

University Authorized FTE: 1.00

Unit: VPUR-SCU Development

Campus/College Information

Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.

Background Checks

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Position Summary/Purpose Of Position

The University of Maryland seeks an experienced, creative, and forward-thinking leader to serve as Chief Development Officer ( CDO ). This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in a dynamic advancement team currently in the silent phase of a 10-figure campaign.

Reporting to the Executive Director of Development in University Relations with a dotted line to the Dean, the CDO is the chief fundraiser for their assigned unit. Carrying a portfolio of approximately 80 prospects and current donors, they are responsible for securing major and principal gifts to advance the Dean’s priorities for the College. The CDO develops and implements prospect strategies from identification through cultivation, solicitation, documented commitments and stewardship.

The Chief Development Officer will have a proven track record as a successful hands-on fundraiser who is skilled at closing six and seven-figure gifts from individuals and occasionally corporations and foundations. They will carry an active portfolio of prospects with prospect visit goals of 8-12 per month and 12-15 major gift solicitations over the course of a year.

The Chief Development Officer will work closely with colleagues in Gift Planning, Corporate and Foundation Relations, Annual Giving, Leadership Annual Giving, Regional Giving, Donor Relations and Stewardship, and the Alumni Association to build strategies for donor engagement and secure gifts on behalf of the College.

This position will require the availability and willingness to work evenings, weekends, and outside standard business hours as needed. Local and some national travel is required.

We have openings in the following units, and therefore, seek to hire 3 Chief Development Officers:

• Office of Undergraduate Studies
• Philip Merrill College of Journalism
• University Libraries
  
  

Recently recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces, now is a great time to join the University of Maryland and make a transformational impact!

Exempt Benefits Summary

Benefits Summary Top Benefits and Perks:

Education

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree.

Experience

• A minimum of eight (8) years of fundraising or related experience is required, including at least two (2) years of supervisory experience or managerial responsibilities.
• A proven record of working effectively with volunteers and high-level donors, building donor relationships, and soliciting and closing five+ figure gifts.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Must be an entrepreneurial and strategic fundraiser.
• Self-motivated professional with the ability to assertively create and cultivate relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to solicit and close major and principal gifts.
• Ability to identify and build constituencies for support, in setting and achieving individual and group goals, and in planning and executing campaigns.
• Knowledge of corporate and foundation fundraising.
• Knowledgeable about best practices in the advancement field.
• Exceptional verbal, editing management and organization skills.
• The ability to relate with department chairs, center directors, and research faculty to articulate priorities, accomplishments, and aspirations to these diverse external audiences.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively and cooperatively in a large university with an integrated development program.
  
  

Availability and willingness to work evenings, weekends and outside standard business hours. Some local and national travel is required.

Preferences

Preferences:

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Familiarity with higher education/educational organizations.
• Experience with other aspects of fundraising including planned giving.
  
  

Additional Certifications

Additional Information:

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off ; Tuition Remission ; Health , Dental , Vision and Prescription coverage; Retirement benefits ; Family Care ; and more .

Candidates must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the USA . No Visa sponsorship is offered for this position.

Three Seats Will Be Filled From This Posting

Position # 118187

Position # 100255

Position # 100263

Salary Range: mid 150,000s to high $190,000s.

This position allows for a combination of in-person and telework days as approved by the supervisor. Guidance regarding hybrid work is subject to change at any time to align with operational or business needs.

Job Risks Not Applicable to This Position

Physical Demands

• Availability and willingness to work evenings, weekends and outside standard business hours.
• Local and some national travel required.
• Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Travel by foot or car necessary for meetings on and off campus.
  
  

Posting Date: 08/09/2024

Closing Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Best Consideration Date 09/06/2024

Diversity Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.