Director of Development

The Director of Development will provide strategic direction, leadership, and daily management of all fundraising activities at LIM FEF as follows: • Work alongside the Board of Directors of LIM FEF to establish fundraising goals and develop and implement strategic objectives to raise these funds. • Manage and direct a comprehensive development program including major gifts, direct response/annual fund, special events, planned giving, targeted approaches to private and public funding sources, and appeals for specific needs (such as capital funds, major gifts, endowment funds, corporate and in-kind support).

• Maintain and build relationships with all constituencies (current and past parents, students, alumni, board members, faculty, donors and leading members of the retail and fashion sector).

• Effectively present the case for support of LIM FEF to individuals, corporations, and foundations.

• Develop and manage the cultivation and solicitation of a personal portfolio of 75-150 prospects including individuals, corporations, and foundations. Conduct approximately 100-120 meaningful moves per year and solicit 24 or more proposals.

• Serve as the development office liaison to academic departments, administrative leadership, and faculty.

• Attend on and off campus events and engagements in which donor prospects are present, and as requested by the President or Secretary of the LIM FEF Board.

• Oversee the planning and implementation of fundraising and special events, analyzing the process and results of each event.

• Develop methods and materials to educate prospects on LIM’s compelling and emerging needs.

• Oversee the maintenance of the DonorPerfect database.

• Enhance and establish policies and procedures for development and volunteer activities.

• Oversee the process of acknowledgement and stewardship of gifts. Page 5

• Attend meetings of the Board of Directors and Leadership Teams as requested.

• Maintain an in-depth knowledge of the full range of LIM programs; take actions in the best interest of LIM with respect to community relations (within and outside LIM), volunteer efforts, services, gifts, and fundraising from public and private sources.

QUALIFICATIONS & PREFERENCES

• Knowledge of and proficiency in fundraising strategies and techniques for annual, major, and planned gifts.

• Track record of identifying, cultivating, and soliciting major gifts.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to relate to donors, volunteers, and colleagues as well as College leadership and students.

• A demonstrated understanding of and appreciation for LIM FEF’s mission and awareness of the fashion/merchandising industry.

• Proven experience (5 or more years) in fundraising.

• Creative, innovative, and able to devise new approaches to philanthropy.

• Ability to think and act independently as well as collaborate with a team.

• Attention to accuracy, confidentiality, details, and deadlines.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with fundraising databases (DonorPerfect preferred).

• Ability and willingness to travel periodically and work occasional evenings and weekends as required.

• Bachelor’s degree required.