Overview: Quinnipiac University is excited to announce an incredible opportunity as the Director of Development for the School of Law. In this role, you will spearhead dynamic fundraising initiatives to elevate the School’s philanthropic impact. Partnering closely with the Dean, you'll engage high-level donors and cultivate meaningful relationships, securing vital support for the School’s strategic goals. Your leadership will be instrumental in driving Quinnipiac’s Comprehensive Campaign, ensuring the School of Law continues to thrive and grow its influence in legal education. The Director of Development actively manages a portfolio of 120 prospects capable of making a minimum gift of $50,000, and provides concierge-level service, striving to exceed expectations while utilizing a high-touch non-transactional approach.

About Quinnipiac: Quinnipiac University is a private, coeducational institution located 90 minutes north of New York City and two hours from Boston. The university currently has an enrollment of 9,000 students in more than 130 degree programs through its Schools of Business, Communications, Education, Computing, and Engineering, Health Sciences, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and the College of Arts and Sciences. Our 21 Division I teams have achieved remarkable success, boasting multiple conference titles. This includes a 2023 NCAA National Championship win in ice hockey, a three-time defending national champion women's rugby team, and a trip to the Sweet 16 for our women's basketball team. The Quinnipiac University Poll is nationally recognized as a leader in public opinion research, and the university is consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report and Princeton Review's "The Best 388 Colleges." The university is in the midst of program expansion and renewal for both traditional and adult learners, attraction of diverse communities, development of innovative corporate partnerships, and construction of an ambitious set of capital projects. For more information, please visit qu.edu. Connect with Quinnipiac on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and X.

Responsibilities:

• Works collaboratively with the Dean of the School of Law to engage major prospects to secure philanthropic support for the School’s funding priorities and strategic initiatives. Provides counsel, coaching and briefing to Dean prior to and after donor meetings. Engages with School of Law faculty and staff and educates them about development at the School.

• Conducts a minimum of 120 intentional personal visits with current and prospective donors. Promptly documents all contacts with donor in Reeher to build the donor’s story and history with the University.

• Creatively cultivates, solicits, and stewards prospects and donors, and conducts meaningful discovery work to build the major gift pipeline.

• Plans and executes personalized donor strategy plans and well-written proposals.

• Connects highly qualified benefactors to the President, Dean and faculty to deepen their relationship with the University and increase their philanthropic commitment.

• Maintains a portfolio of major prospects for the purpose of supporting the University.

• Provides timely and accurate reports to management regarding prospect activity as needed.

• Leverages available resources to maximize alumni support and collaborates with colleagues in Planned Giving, Parent Development, Annual Giving, Alumni Affairs, and Advancement Services in support of divisional and institutional goals. Develops new programs and initiatives to provide opportunities for meaningful prospect engagement with the School.

• Crafts strategy for School of Law around annual giving activities, Bobcats Unite, and other crowdfunding opportunities as may arise from time to time.

• Utilizes events within the School of Law and at the University to highlight the work of our students and faculty to engage major prospects based on their unique interests.

• Collaborates with School of Law and Alumni Affairs on alumni event strategies and attends events as appropriate.

• Willingness to adapt to shifting priorities and accept new responsibilities as requested.

• Utilizes institutional knowledge and experience to build a culture of philanthropy at the University.

• Capitalizes on vast network to identify/enlist alumni to serve on boards, committees, and leadership roles at the University.

• Maintains knowledge of other unit and institutional priorities and university events to align donor interests and passions with meaningful areas of support and engagement.

• Sustains collegial and collaborative relationships with colleagues and campus partners and responds to inquiries in a timely manner.

• Adept at relating to constituents of diverse backgrounds and engaging them with the University.

• Manages University resources and budget judiciously.

• Effectively works remotely and ability to work independently, while collaborating with colleagues as needed.

  Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required

• Master's degree preferred

  Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of demonstrated success in fundraising, development, or a related field, with a proven track record in closing major gifts, cultivating donor relationships, and managing a diverse portfolio of high-level prospects

• Entrepreneurial spirit with a self-motivated drive to achieve results, maintaining a high level of integrity and creativity in donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship

• Experience in securing endowed scholarships and funds, consistently meeting or exceeding annual revenue and donor visit goals

• Ability to connect with individuals from diverse backgrounds and foster an inclusive, philanthropic environment

• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling proposals and personalized donor strategies

• Strong organizational skills, with attention to detail and the ability to juggle multiple priorities effectively

• Comfortable with working independently and remotely, while maintaining collaborative relationships with university partners and colleagues

Preferred Qualifications

• Adept at utilizing resources to engage alumni, major donors, and high-net-worth individuals, while collaborating with departments such as Planned Giving, Parent Development, Alumni Affairs, and more

• Knowledge of philanthropic trends in higher education and ability to leverage this knowledge to develop new fundraising initiatives

  Special Instructions to Applicants:

TO APPLY:

Applications must be submitted electronically and include a resume, cover letter addressing how your experience supports the requirements of this position and Quinnipiac' commitment to diversity and inclusion, and contact information for three references on the application form.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time faculty and staff which includes tuition remission and a culture that is inclusive and driven by excellence.

Quinnipiac University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.