Managing Director of Development, College of Natural Sciences

Managing Director of Development, College of Natural Sciences

Build on extraordinary fundraising momentum at UMass Amherst's College of Natural Sciences (CNS). After surpassing its $120 million Accelerate campaign goal and raising more than $142 million, CNS is preparing for the University's next comprehensive campaign and creating the inaugural Managing Director of Development, College of Natural Sciences to help lead its next phase of philanthropic growth.

Reporting to the Chief Development Officer for CNS, the Managing Director will combine frontline fundraising with team leadership. This individual will manage a portfolio of major and principal gift prospects, identify and cultivate new donors, strengthen the pipeline, and coach a team of fundraising professionals. Working across 13 departments and two schools, they will connect donors with priorities spanning student success, faculty excellence, research and innovation, scholarships and fellowships, and capital initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage and advance a portfolio of major and principal gift prospects and donors capable of gifts of $50,000 or more.
- Develop cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies that lead to significant philanthropic commitments.
- Identify new prospects and strengthen the pipeline for CNS's continued growth.
- Supervise, coach, and develop frontline fundraising professionals.
- Partner with CNS and Foundation leadership to advance fundraising strategies, campaign goals, and College priorities.

Qualifications

- Eight to 10 years of progressively responsible fundraising experience in higher education, nonprofit organizations, or comparable relationship-based environments.
- Demonstrated success securing major and principal gifts, including six- and seven-figure commitments.
- Experience supervising, coaching, and developing fundraising professionals.
- Strong relationship-building skills with donors, faculty, senior administrators, volunteers, and other stakeholders.
- Strategic, collaborative leadership and the ability to manage multiple priorities and complex challenges.

Compensation & Location

The salary range for this position is $150,000 to $160,000. This is a full-time, Amherst-based position with flexibility to reside in Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, or New Hampshire.

About UMass Amherst Foundation

UMass Amherst Foundation raises philanthropic support for the University of Massachusetts Amherst and serves as a best-practices resource for fundraising strategy and implementation. Through advancement, engagement, stewardship, and fundraising, UMAF connects donors with opportunities to support the University's schools, programs, faculty, and students.

To learn more, apply, or nominate a candidate, please visit: https://www.lindauerglobal.com/searches/open-searches/managing-director-development-college-natural-science-umass-amherst-foundation/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=job-board&utm_campaign=umass-amherst-mddcns

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