Chief Development Officer

The Chief Development Officer (CDO) is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing a comprehensive, multi-year, data-driven fundraising strategy aligned with the organization’s mission. Reporting to the President, CDO is tasked with identifying philanthropic supporters to expand contributions from private financial support.

COLLABORATIVE NATURE OF POSITION

The success of philanthropy relies heavily on effective, university- and community-wide collaboration – including the Board of Trustees, alumni, senior administration, university athletics, students, faculty, alumni in general, and members of civil society (non-profit and for-profit businesses and governmental bodies) to access the needs and outcomes of the University. The CDO will instill a culture of philanthropy throughout the organization and in the community with a broad base of meaningful engagement opportunities to encourage constituencies to investment in and support the University.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

The Chief Development Officer reports to the President of the University and serves on the Executive Council. The alumni, advancement, and external relations functions report to the CDO, which presently include the following direct reports:

• Assistant Director of Advancement and Alumni Relations
• Assistant Director of Scholarships and Community Relations
• Donor Engagement and Giving Manager
• University Advancement Development Associate
• Others, as defined.