POSITION OBJECTIVE

　　The senior director of development will oversee the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences' national fundraising programs and will offer counsel and creativity in planning and implementing highly effective fundraising campaigns/appeals throughout the country. The institutional advancement staff support an atmosphere of teamwork and mutual respect, to ensure that all efforts lead to the betterment of the Mandel School and Case Western Reserve University. The senior director is expected to be a full team member with accountability for multiple deliverables in a high expectation environment and to work collegially, and in partnership, with colleagues at the Mandel School and across campus.

　　The senior director of development's primary focus is to raise philanthropic funds for the Mandel School. Under the supervision of the associate dean of development and external relations, gifts will be solicited from individuals (alumni, non-alumni, volunteers, and friends,) and foundations. The senior director will identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of 150 prospects for gifts mainly in the $100,000 to $5,000,000 range.

　　This position includes oversight of the school's annual fund strategy and provides leadership and supervision for the director of annual and special giving. The senior director of development will create effective moves management strategies, implementation and solicitations, and will collaborate with the senior director of alumni and donor relations to create engaging and inspiring stewardship for donors.

　　This position will require approximately 80 percent of their time be on direct face-to-face cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors and participate in planning and implementing school initiatives. Functioning as part of a university development team, the incumbent will be expected to work collegially, and in partnership, with central and other school-based colleagues.

　　ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

　　Plan productive strategies for the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewarding of gifts for a portfolio of 150 prospects with a capacity in the range of $100,000 to $5,000,000. Work collaboratively with team members to develop and implement major gift prospect cultivation activities providing research and briefings as needed for donors locally, regionally, and nationally in coordination and collaboration with the Mandel School and university development and alumni relations colleagues. Create highly professional, well written communications and proposals. All data input for tracking and updates are to be made in a timely way. Provide dashboards/updates to demonstrate progress. (60%)Partner with the senior director of alumni and donor relations in creating and maintaining a high-quality stewardship program. Collaborate with pertinent university colleagues in building strategy for outreach to VIP, endowment donors, and loyalty donors to inspire increased giving at the major and leadership levels. Provide updates, feedback, and outreach to build or enhance relationships with qualified donors who are ready for cultivation. Write briefings, stewardship reports, and communications as needed. (20%)Become well versed in the Mandel School's Research and Training Centers. Collaborate and participate in school and university advancement activities, initiatives, projects, and priorities, e.g., alumni outreach, special events, etc. to further the school's overall development goals. Coordinate, assist, and participate in major gift solicitations by working closely with the associate dean and other university and school/college development officers. (10%)NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

　　Provide oversight and supervision for the director of annual and special giving. Provide evaluation, strategic planning, and implementation of a comprehensive and creative annual fund program including a strong