Director of Development (Libraries)

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Job Title:

Director of Development (Libraries)

Department:

Advancement | Development Constituency Fundraising

Position Overview

The Director of Development will understand the mission, needs and value proposition of the university and University Libraries and build relationships with prospective donors to increase philanthropic support. Donors such as alumni, friends, and/or grateful patients will be identified by listening for opportunities to align their interests and passions with opportunities to donate to the university.

 

The aim of the role is to actively manage a portfolio of prospective donors to be asked for major gifts of $100,000 and above. Preparation for the “ask” will include creative and strategic utilization of resources to determine the prospective donor’s capacity for giving, build their interest, raise their sights, sustain their engagement and obtain a gift. Success in the position will be guided by annual metrics such as number of monthly meetings, number of gift commitments, and dollars raised. Central resources such as a robust donor database, and reporting and analytics tools exist to help the role achieve goals and manage an allocated budget.

 

The Director reports to the Senior Director of Development and operates with a high degree of independence to make decisions, solve problems, negotiate and adapt to shifting priorities. Expectations include stellar communications and interactions with constituents, collaboration with colleagues across Advancement and the university and Wexner Medical Center, diplomacy, and discretion. This role requires frequent workweek travel including approximately one or two overnight trips per month, regular in-state travel and occasional evening and weekend work.

 

This position offers a hybrid schedule with the expectation of being in the office on the Columbus campus at least three days per week, or as needed.

All members of External Affairs are part of creating a culture that inspires an exceptionally multifaceted and talented team and are expected to exhibit The Ohio State University’s Shared Values. The Office of External Affairs is committed to acting with kindness, respect, and integrity at all times and welcoming our colleagues’ ideas, voices, and perspectives, acknowledging that we are better together.

 

About University Libraries

University Libraries is excited to be searching for a new Director to help fulfill its strategic plan. The Ohio State University Libraries aspires to be the leading library advancing the educational, research and engagement missions of a national flagship public university. The University Libraries promotes innovative research and creative expression, advances effective teaching, curates and preserves information essential for scholarship and learning at Ohio State and shares knowledge and culture with the people of Ohio, the nation and the world. The University Libraries development team works closely together to implement and expand fundraising efforts in support of University Libraries’ strategic directions (https://library.osu.edu/strategic-directions),fundraising focus areas and embracing and advancing the Libraries’ inclusive culture. Join a development team with a fundraiser leader who has a pas