Director of Development, College of Veterinary Medicine

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Job Title:
Director of Development, College of Veterinary Medicine

Department:
Advancement Development Constituency Fundraising

Position Overview

The Ohio State University’s Office of Advancement seeks a reliable, dedicated, and diplomatic fundraiser to serve as a major gift officer for the College of Veterinary Medicine at the university. The Director of Development will understand the mission, needs and value proposition of the university and build relationships with prospective donors to increase philanthropic support. Donors such as alumni and friends will be identified by listening for opportunities to align their interests and passions with opportunities to donate to the university. The aim of the role is to actively manage a portfolio of prospective donors to be asked for major gifts. Preparation for the “ask” will include creative and strategic utilization of resources to determine the prospective donor’s capacity for giving, build their interest, raise their sights, sustain their engagement, and obtain a gift. Central resources such as a robust donor database, a strong prospect management team, and reporting and analytics tools exist to help achieve goals.

This position reports to the Senior Director of Development and operates with a high degree of independence to make decisions, solve problems, negotiate, and adapt to shifting priorities. Expectations include stellar communications and interactions with constituents, genuine collaboration with colleagues across Advancement, the university and Wexner Medical Center, diplomacy, and discretion. This position will play a significant role in building a donor pipeline for the college and therefore requires frequent workweek travel including approximately one or two overnight trips per month plus regular in-state travel and occasional evening and weekend work. It also offers a flexible schedule including remote work as agreed upon with the Senior Director.  
All members of Advancement are part of creating an inclusive culture that inspires and exceptionally diverse and talented team and are measured on their adherence to the following core competencies: Leadership, Continuous Improvement, teamwork and Collaboration, and Communication/Interpersonal Effectiveness.

College Overview

The College of Veterinary Medicine aims to be the model comprehensive college of veterinary medicine in the world, impacting animal and human health through innovation, collaboration and excellence. Over the next five years, our already high-performing college will shift toward a new educational paradigm that bolsters innovative learning, sets a new standard of clinical care, ignites research that crosses college and disciplines, and inspires outreach that makes a difference in our community and around the globe. We have the largest veterinary college in the nation with state-of- the art facilities, including a newly renovated hospital for companion animals which is part of a comprehensive veterinary health system that services over 75,000 animals each year.

Duties and Responsibilities

95% – Fundraising

Identifies, qualifies, and cultivates a portfolio of prospective major gift donors. Pursues connections and discovers donor values, capacity, interests and passions. Ensures quality and positive momentum within assigned portfolio to convert prospects to donors. Builds context for gift proposals, develops and implements strategic gift solicitations. Maximizes opportunities to steward donors to further enhance relationships.

5% – Miscellaneous

Completes special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Metrics and Collaboration

The annual performance of all fundraisers at Ohio State is measured by the number of qualifications, cultivations, solicitations and commitments/dollars raised the individual accrues over each fiscal year.  Each fundraiser may have different expectations regarding these figures based upon, but not limited to, their experience level, unit size, prospect portfolio, past performance, etc.  Goal setting is done with the individual’s manager prior to each fiscal year to assure transparency, consistency and alignment.

All fundraisers at Ohio State are encouraged and expected to collaborate with their colleagues across the institution and can be counted as ‘Secondary’ on a gift in the solicitation, commitment and dollars raised phases of the development cycle.  A secondary fundraiser can be considered when a team is working on a multi-unit gift, the fundraiser is a subject matter expert in an area critical to the solicitation or a fundraiser has a pre-existing, meaningful relationship with the donor and their participation helps move the gift forward.

Performance Objectives

First month

Become familiar with the overall structure, resources, and processes of university development. Develop an understanding of College of Veterinary Medicine priorities for Ohio State. Build relationships with college, unit, and central advancement partners including prospect development, estate and gift planning, corporate relations, donor relations, foundation relations, development communications, and annual giving.

First 2-3 months

Begin to actively fundraise by meeting with existing and prospective donors. You will inherit a cultivated pool of alumni who are ready for gift conversations. Implement lead generation (including cold calling) and cultivation strategies, engaging appropriate partners as necessary. Incorporate best practice solicitation strategies for portfolio assignments.

First 12 months

Continue building a portfolio of qualified prospects. Start to travel extensively. Move the prospects through the donor engagement process. Continue working towards meeting team and individual performance goals/metrics by soliciting and closing major gifts. Participate in professional development to continue learning best practices and strategies.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Four years of relevant experience with at least two years of professional fundraising experience (building relationships towards philanthropic end through making calls, conducting face-to-face appointments, creating and presenting proposals, closing gifts) and two years of related experience in marketing, sales, public relations, financial advisement, account management or related field with emphasis on donor cultivation, solicitation and relationship cultivation of individuals/businesses.

Desired Qualifications (We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage you to apply even if your experience does not align perfectly)

• At least three years of professional fundraising experience raising the highest level of philanthropic gifts at an organization (preferably five or six figures and above)

• At least three years of professional fundraising experience in higher education or a hospital/health care environment

• Experience working in other advancement departments such as donor relations and stewardship, donor communications and/or alumni relations

The Office of Advancement is committed to providing tools and resources for you to learn our business, proprietary databases, university-specific processes, and advancement practices.

Commitment to Inclusion

The Office of Advancement is committed to active allyship in addressing and dismantling the inequities created by systemic racism and implicit, long-held bias. We pledge to act with kindness, respect, and integrity at all times; trust ourselves and our colleagues and empower their whole identities; and hear and see our colleagues’ ideas, voices, and perspectives, acknowledging that we are better together.

Additional Information:

Target Hiring Range: $73,100 – $97,500.

Ohio State is focused on enhancing the health and safety of our community. Therefore, the university is requiring every student, faculty and staff member to be compliant with Ohio State’s COVID-19 vaccine requirement . By the start of employment, all newly hired employees must receive at least the first dose of a two-dose series or a single dose of a one-dose series COVID-19 vaccination. Individuals who choose a two-dose series vaccination must receive the second dose within 45 days of their start date. Proof of vaccination will be required at time of hire. Candidates may request a medical or religious exemption from the vaccination requirement. Campus employees may also request an exemption for personal reasons. Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, College of Medicine or OSUP Employees are not eligible for personal exemptions. All exemptions are subject to Ohio State’s approval and subject to change, including revocation, due to legal and regulatory requirements.

Location:
Veterinary Medicine Academic (0136)

Position Type:
Regular

Scheduled Hours:
40

Shift:
First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check.  A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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