Senior Director of Development, School of Law

Overview:

Quinnipiac University invites applications for the position of Senior Director of Development, School of Law. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic, relationship-driven fundraising professional to advance the mission and future of Quinnipiac University School of Law through transformational philanthropy.

Reporting to University Advancement leadership, the Senior Director of Development for Law will lead the development and execution of a comprehensive fundraising and donor engagement strategy focused on securing major and principal gifts in support of the School of Law's strategic priorities. Partnering closely with the Dean, faculty, alumni, and University leadership, this individual will cultivate meaningful relationships with alumni, parents, friends, and philanthropic partners to inspire investments that expand student opportunity, strengthen academic excellence, and elevate the School's impact.

As a key member of the University Advancement team, the Senior Director will manage a portfolio of high-capacity donors and prospects, identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding individuals capable of making gifts of $50,000 or more. The successful candidate will develop compelling, customized proposals aligned with donors' philanthropic interests and financial capacity while collaborating across the University to deliver a highly personalized donor experience and achieve ambitious fundraising goals.

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 9,700 students in more than 100-degree programs through its Schools of Business, Communications, Computing & Engineering, Education, Health Sciences, Law, Medicine, Nursing and the College of Arts & Sciences. Our 20 Division I teams have achieved remarkable success, boasting national and conference titles — including a 2023 NCAA national championship win in men’s ice hockey, a trip to the Sweet 16 for our women's basketball team and NCAA Tournament appearances by many of our programs. 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. The Wall Street Journal ranked Quinnipiac #51 among the best colleges in the nation, and second in Connecticut, for our exceptional graduation rate, salary impact, learning facilities, career preparation and learning opportunities.

The university is in the midst of program expansion and renewal for both traditional and adult learners, the development of innovative strategic partnerships, and recently opened South Quad with three state-of-the-art buildings.

As Quinnipiac grows, the university remains guided by the core values that define our community and shapes the experience of every student and employee.

• We are fiercely committed to ensuring every Bobcat thrives. We are a lifelong partner for every learner.
• We passionately care about our community. Everyone should feel welcome and valued.
• We boldly shape our university's future. We will forge a path of impact together.

These values are the foundation of who we are and reflect the Quinnipiac spirit found across our campuses. 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. Provide 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 CRM 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. Develo