Director of Major Gifts

Director of Major Gifts AspenLeadership Group is proud to partner with Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in the search for a Director ofMajor Gifts. The Directorof Major Gifts will create and implement strategies that secure financialsupport from various sources. The Director will provide direct leadership andoversight for a team of gift officers, ensuring that the staff set and attain ambitiousgoals, develop effective fundraising strategies, and manage fundraising projectsand initiatives developed by the President, Vice President, and Institute Administration. Founded in1874, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology has established itself as theconsistently top-ranked undergraduate engineering college in the United beautiful campus in west-central Indiana is home to some of the nation'sbest STEM students, faculty, staff, and facilities. Averaging more than 2,000undergraduate students and 70 graduate students, Rose-Hulman offers over 25STEM academic programs. Students represent 49 states and territories and 29countries. Since its founding by businessman Chauncey Rose in 1874, Rose-HulmanInstitute of Technology (then Rose Polytechnic Institute) has thrived underdedicated leaders whose vision has propelled the Institute from its beginningas a little-known, all-male engineering college to a world-class institution onthe leading edge of engineering education in the United States. Today's Boardof Trustees, acting president Robert A. Coons, and cabinet members arecommitted to continuing, and building upon, this legacy of excellence. From thebeginning, the Institute has sought to provide its students with a firmfoundation of academic excellence. Rose Polytechnic's first President, CharlesO. Thompson, said "the engineer is distinct from the artisan or craftsman byexactly the amount of his knowledge of the scientific principles which underliethe practice of his profession." Rose-Hulman's mission remains to provide the world'sbest undergraduate science, engineering, and mathematics education in anenvironment of individual attention and support. At the heartof the academic culture at Rose-Hulman stand the dedicated professors, past andpresent, whose love of teaching and commitment to student success have beeninstrumental in making Rose-Hulman a leader in undergraduate engineering,mathematics, and science education. Many have been recognized nationally forexpertise in their respective fields and skill in teaching. Just as in yearspast when Herman Moench and Bob Steinhauser engaged students and helped moldthem into world-changers, faculty today continue to serve as wise teachers andbeloved mentors to the next generation of engineers, scientists, andmathematicians. A Rose-Hulmaneducation is more than simply mastering textbook material. Surrounded by acampus full of artwork and enrichment opportunities, students can enhance andapply their academic knowledge outside the classroom. At Rose-Hulman, solidinstruction is combined with hands-on experiences, cultural engagement, and theability for students to pursue their individual passions. Through performingarts, competition teams, study-abroad opportunities, and community involvement,students become well-rounded graduates ready to make a difference in theirworkplaces and communities. Innovationcomes naturally at Rose-Hulman, but enterprises such as Rose-Hulman Ventures,and facilities such as the Branam Innovation Center-the BIC-cultivate itto a higher degree. At Ventures, student interns can tackle projects forclients in a variety of industries. The student competition teams that call theBIC home get valuable hands-on experience as they build, test, and refine theirdesigns. Both experiences enable students to apply and build on their classroomlessons, honing their innovative abilities in the process, before graduation. Ranked as theNo. 1 undergraduate engineering program for 25 straight years by U.S. News& World Report, Rose-Hulman is also nationally ranked for value andteaching excellence. The Wall Street Journal ranked the institute topfor Learning Opportunities and Learning Facilities, as well as fourth forCareer Preparation in 2024. Many of the individual programs and degrees areranked in the top 10 by College Factual, such as #1 ComputerEngineering, #2 Chemical Engineering, #4 Computer Science, and #3 MechanicalEngineering. TheRose-Hulman experience builds lifelong connection. These "Forever Rose"relationships have supported the growth and enhancement of the Institute, itsfacilities, and programs. Since its move to the current campus in 1922,Rose-Hulman has benefited from the generosity of many alumni, faculty, andstaff whose belief in its mission and love for its community have beenmanifested through investments of time, expertise, and financial support. Manyof the buildings enjoyed by students today, such as White Chapel, HatfieldHall, and Percopo Residence Hall, trace their roots to a legacy first plantedyears ago by a donor with a desire to enhance the Rose-Hulman experience forthe next generation. REPORTINGRELATIONSHIPS The Director of Major Gifts will report tothe Vice President for Institutional Advancement, Steve Brady. The Director ofMajor Gifts will serve as a member of the Institutional Advancement Leadership Team and will oversee fourstaff. PRIMARYRESPONSIBILITIES The Director ofMajor Gifts will: recruit, motivate, and develop a high-performing team of fundraisers; develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising plan that includes Major Giving ($50,000+), Corporate and Foundation, and Leadership Annual Giving ($5,000+) into a cohesive strategy that helps achieve the financial needs of the Institute; ensure compliance with prospect management system guidelines and use the CRM database (Dynamics) to track and forecast progress; manage a personal major gift donor/prospect portfolio with a primary focus on securing gifts at or above the $100,000 level and a personal fundraising goal of approximately $1 million in accordance with performance metrics (financial and visit goals); sustain and elevate working relationships with administration, faculty, and departmental leaders across campus, specifically working in conjunction and partnership with the Alumni Relations and Advancement Services team to advance departmental goals; as a member of the Institutional Advancement Leadership Team, provide strategic planning, goal setting, resource allocation, leadership, and mentorship; provide daily verbal and written communication to the unit and department staff; ensure the flow of consistent information between administrative and departmental staff; supervise, lead, and provide mentorship for team members; develop, plan, implement, and administer organizational goals and objectives; ensure departmental goals align with Institute priorities and participate in the budgeting process by identifying project needs and priorities; develop, prepare, forecast, and oversee the department budget; manage budgets to ensure revenue goals are met and control expenses within guidelines; ensure that all risks are assessed and addressed appropriately; work on fundraising strategy for department-wide goals and initiatives, including managing small, focused campaigns and fundraising initiatives; and participate in continuing education activities to maintain leading-edge skills. Applications: Online applications/resumes should be submitted via the Aspen Leadership Group website, EEO/AA Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. It is the Institute's policy to treat all employees and applicants equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences, and other employment standards. Rose-Hulman will not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student or applicant for admission on the basis of race, religion, sex, pregnancy, ethnicity, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status (including special disabled veteran, Vietnam-era veteran, or recently separated veteran), predisposing genetic characteristics, or any other protected category under applicable local, state or federal law, including protections for those opposing discrimination or participating in any complaint process on campus or within the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or other human rights agencies. Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Human Resources.

Created: 2024-10-28