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Development Consultant, Principal Gifts

PageUp Desc Code ADV - Development Consultant, Principal Gifts

Function ADV - Advancement

Subfunction Fundraising

Discipline Principal Gifts

Career Track D - Development

Career Track Level Individual Contributor - Level 4

BROAD SALARY RANGE CODE 06

RANGE $143483 - $301314

MARKET REFERENCE RANGE CODE 06B

RANGE $174430 - $270367

Classification Information

Principal Gifts

Principal Gifts identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward principal gifts from donors with the institutions highest profile, inclination, and capacity. Designs and implements strategic fundraising plans through collaboration for academic units, regional campuses, and complex markets. Typically manages a portfolio of approximately 30 prospects and gift solicitations greater than $5,000,000.

Individual Contributor

In an individual contributor role, the positions work is primarily achieved through individual efforts or by participating as part of a team. Individual contributors may: Coordinate, influence, or review the work of others. Be the authority on a given program or process. Lead teams. A range of knowledge, complexity, autonomy, and impact may be needed to achieve results at certain levels. Individual contributor roles are reflected in the Academic Administration, Development, General Administration, Technical/STEM, and C1-C4 of the Clinical tracks.

Level 4

Advanced: These positions require an elevated level of experience and education, act independently, and provide team leadership and mentorship.

D - Development

Roles that are focused on fundraising for the organization.

Position Summary

The Development Consultant for Principal Gifts is a key contributor to advancing the university's philanthropic goals by securing transformational gifts from its highest-capacity donors. This role specializes in identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding principal gifts valued at over $5,000,000. Managing a focused portfolio of approximately 30 high-profile prospects, the consultant designs and executes strategic fundraising plans in collaboration with academic units, regional campuses, and other stakeholders to align donor interests with institutional priorities. Operating at an advanced level, the consultant works independently, leveraging extensive experience and knowledge of fundraising principles to achieve ambitious goals. The position also involves providing leadership and mentorship to team members, fostering a culture of excellence in donor engagement and stewardship. Through innovative strategies and deep relationship-building expertise, the consultant plays a pivotal role in shaping the university’s capacity to deliver on its mission and vision.