The Office of Advancement helps Belmont University achieve its mission by building a stronger community of support for the entire campus amongst all its constituencies. In collaboration with university partners, Advancement is leading the effort to prepare for the most ambitious fundraising campaign in the university’s history. Building on a track record of success, Belmont University is undergoing a period of growth and is actively increasing its institutional advancement capacity and capabilities so it can realize its full potential as a Christ-centered university in the thriving city of Nashville, TN.
About the College
Located just steps from Music Row, Belmont University’s College of Music & Performing Arts is unmatched and is nationally recognized for distinctive programs that are committed to high standards of artistic scholarship and performance while championing innovation and stylistic diversity. The College of Music and Performing Arts brings together ambitious students from all backgrounds with unique perspectives. Professional guidance and theoretical knowledge allow students to gain insight into the creative process, while the college's environment encourages the exploration of the idea that anything is possible. The college is home to virtually limitless creative options across its range of departments, giving aspiring musicians and performing artists the opportunity to hone their craft and stand out on the world stage. With its forward-thinking mindset and extensive resources, CMPA provides an exceptional experience for those looking to make a mark in their field.
The Director of Development serves as the primary Advancement liaison for the College of Music and Performing Arts and secondarily to the Fisher Center for the Performing Arts. The Director cultivates philanthropic support for Belmont University, manages a portfolio of assigned prospects and engages stakeholders through communications, meetings and events. The primary responsibility is to identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors of the University.
The responsibilities of the Director of Development, Music and Performing Arts:
Work with deans or unit leaders to create a plan, timeline, strategy and objectives for the colleges. Determine how to implement strategies, educate non-development colleagues on best practices and lead the college's advisory board. Manage a portfolio of donor prospects through identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship. Keep portfolio updated with current biographical information, prospect activity, proposal status, etc. Secure major gifts and planned gifts to meet the fiscal needs of their college, including endowment, capital and operating expenses. Develop and manage a portfolio of philanthropic relationships. Cultivate donor relationships to solicit major and principal gifts of $50,000 to $5,000,000 or more. Coordinate and implement activities designed to increase prospect engagement, alumni and donor engagement and secure philanthropic gifts in support of the university.Collaborate with partners in Advancement and across the University. This includes partnership with Advancement partners such as Corporate and Foundation Relations, Planned Giving and Annual Giving to plan and assess fundraising work, as well as coordination with Athletics, University Ministries and other campus units to stay knowledgeable about opportunities, events and initiatives that may intersect with the college. Represent Advancement at campus events, on community boards and in external settings to promote Belmont and its initiatives.The above statements describe the job’s essential responsibilities and requirements. They are not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be assigned to job incumbents.