Senior Director, Principal Giving - Lindner College of Business
Quick answer
The University of Cincinnati Foundation is hiring an in-office Senior Director, Principal Giving in Cincinnati paying $120k-$135k to lead fundraising strategy and donor cultivation for the Lindner College of Business.
- Role
- Senior Director, Principal Giving - Lindner College of Business
- Organization
- University of Cincinnati Foundation
- Location
- Cincinnati, OH
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- $120,000 - $135,000
- Category
- Development & Fundraising
The role
The Senior Director, Principal Giving at the University of Cincinnati Foundation leads fundraising efforts specifically for the Lindner College of Business. This role focuses on identifying, cultivating, and soliciting principal gifts of $1 million or more while building long-term donor relationships. The position involves collaborating with university leadership, mentoring development staff, and executing high-level engagement strategies to advance the college's philanthropic goals.
What you'll do
- Manage an active portfolio of donors to secure principal gifts of $1M+
- Develop and execute high-level cultivation and solicitation strategies
- Collaborate with internal departments to enhance fundraising revenue
- Provide leadership and mentoring to development staff and academic partners
- Prepare timely contact reports and ensure accuracy of fundraising data
What it takes
- Bachelor's degree with 7-10 years of fundraising experience
- Proven record of success raising $1M+ through outright or deferred giving
- Knowledge of principal giving best practices and tax/financial concepts
- Ability to build productive relationships with diverse stakeholders
- Willingness to travel and attend evening or weekend events
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Performance-based bonus, competitive health and wellness benefits, tuition remission, retirement with employer match, paid parental leave, paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote?
This is an in-office position located at the University of Cincinnati Foundation in Cincinnati, OH.
What is the compensation for this role?
The anticipated starting salary range for the Senior Director of Principal Giving is $120,000 to $135,000.
What level of experience is required?
Applicants should have a bachelor's degree with 7-10 years of progressive fundraising experience, or an advanced degree with 5-7 years of experience.
How do I apply for this position?
You can apply through the University of Cincinnati Foundation careers page, though the specific application deadline is not stated.
How to apply
Apply directly on University of Cincinnati Foundation's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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