The Executive Director of Development EDOD is an essential administrator in the Division of University Relations and a strategic leader in the planning and execution of annual fundraising goals and university wide fundraising campaigns The Executive Director directs a portfolio of fundraising programs within the Central Development organization Regional Fundraising Parent and Family Philanthropy Special Initiative Fundraisers Do Good and Campus Priorities as well as constituent units University Libraries Undergraduate Studies and the Division of Student Affairs This role also supports engagement and fundraising opportunities with affiliated programs throughout the University as needed The Executive Director will work closely with deans and other campus leadership developing fundraising priorities and strategies for their respective unitsReporting to the Assistant Vice President for Central Development the Executive Director will assist in the development of ambitious fundraising goals and establish performance metrics for units and staff under supervision driving efficiency and maximizing philanthropic support The Executive Director will utilize data analytics tools to identify trends and formulate strategies to drive the gift officer metrics framework and must understand how to utilize data to coach provide support and drive results Additionally the Executive Director will work with development officers and campus partners to create and execute donor strategies provide training and mentorship to fundraising staff and maintain their own portfolio of high level prospectsThe Executive Director promotes and facilitates integration collaboration and teamwork between all departments throughout the Division as appropriate to maximize engagement and philanthropic opportunity in support of the universitys strategic mission An understanding of development best practices trends and emerging strategies is crucial to support the growth of philanthropy at the University As a strategic leader the Executive Director serves on the development leadership team and acts as a representative of University Relations throughout the University This role anticipates travel approximately 20 of the time and requires the availability to work evenings and weekends as necessary for events donor meetings and programs