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Development Supervisor, Major Gifts

PageUp Desc Code: ADV - Development Supervisor, Major Gifts

Function: ADV - Advancement

Sub-function: Fundraising

Discipline: Major Gifts

Career Track: D - Development

Career Track Level: Management / Leadership - Level 1

Broad Salary Range Code: 04

Range: $76163 - $152325


Market Reference Range Code: 04B

Range: $91395 - $137093


Advancement: Develops and administers processes to support alumni relations, annual and major giving, and stewardship. Participates in the management and execution of activities to advance donor fundraising potential..

Fundraising: Fundraising solicits donations and funds from individuals and businesses to support the university.

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.

D - Development: Roles that are focused on fundraising for the organization.

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.