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Development Supervisor, Major Gifts

PageUp Desc Code ADV - Development Supervisor, Major Gifts

Function ADV - Advancement

Subfunction Fundraising

Discipline Major Gifts

Career Track D - Development

Career Track Level Management / Leadership - Level 1

BROAD SALARY RANGE CODE 04

RANGE $78448 - $156895

MARKET REFERENCE RANGE CODE 04B

RANGE $94137 - $141206

Classification Information

Major Gifts

Major Gifts identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major gifts from critical, high-profile prospects/donors. Designs and implements strategic fundraising plans through collaboration for academic units, regional campuses, and complex markets. Typically manages a portfolio of approximately 100 prospects and gift solicitations of $100,000 to $5,000,000.

Management / Leadership

Manager: The positions work is achieved through the direction of others. Managers have direct accountability for setting goals and using resources. They are responsible for administrative oversight of individuals, including conducting recommendations for hiring and termination, writing evaluations, disciplinary actions, day-to-day oversight as well as long-term goal setting and accountability for the performance and productivity of the employees. Managerial positions are reflected in the M1-M3 career track levels in the management/leadership track.

Level 1

Supervisor: Supervises experienced administrative, operative, and/or technical roles. Coordinates schedules and workflow for the team. Focuses on team completion of assignments and is responsible for ensuring the orientation and training of employees.

D - Development

Roles that are focused on fundraising for the organization.

Position Summary

The Development Supervisor for Major Gifts is a managerial position that plays a vital role in overseeing the major gift fundraising efforts for the university. This role involves supervising a team of development professionals responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gifts from high-profile prospects and donors. With a focus on gifts ranging from $100,000 to $5,000,000, the Development Supervisor ensures the effective execution of strategic fundraising plans across academic units, regional campuses, and complex markets. The supervisor will work closely with other leaders to set goals, manage donor portfolios, and drive the fundraising success of the university. In addition to overseeing a team of major gift officers, the Development Supervisor is responsible for day-to-day administrative oversight, including task delegation, team scheduling, and workflow management. They will also be instrumental in mentoring and training staff, helping them build the necessary skills to cultivate donor relationships and achieve fundraising targets. This position requires strong leadership and communication skills to motivate and support team members, align efforts with the university's overall fundraising strategy, and ensure that all activities are in line with the institution’s mission and goals.