Director of Development
Southeastern Louisiana University, Hammond, IN, United States
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End Date: April 8, 2026 (11 days left to apply)job requisition id:
R-2366## Thank you for your interest in employment with Southeastern Louisiana University.Southeastern Louisiana University's Vice President of University Advancement invites applications for the position of Director of Development. This position is responsible for the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors and prospects with the capacity to make a financial commitment in the form of a leadership ($1,000+), major ($25,000+), and/or planned gift, and reports to the Vice President of University Advancement.
This position’s responsibilities are to develop knowledge base about the mission, goals, and priority funding needs of Southeastern Louisiana University.
Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward individual donor prospects/donors.
Design and implement coordinated and individualized outreach and engagement strategies for these individuals.
Conduct discovery visits with alumni, and non-alumni, and work with alumni relations team to align fundraising efforts with targeted engagement of alumni.
Write briefing documents, funding proposals, and other materials as needed in support of these efforts.
Develop and manage a robust donor prospect/donor portfolio and meet established performance metrics.
Represent the University both on and off campus.
Maintain records of outreach and engagement activity in the constituent relationship management system.
Develop and maintain strong collaborative working relationships with other team members.
Uphold and embrace Southeastern’s Core Values.
Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree.
Three to five years of demonstrated successful fundraising or related experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s Degree
Experience successfully building, sustaining, and enhancing relationships with diverse range of external and internal stakeholders.
Strong record of managing multiple projects and priorities successfully and under deadlines with an attention to detail.
Experience in higher education, sales, business development, or related field preferred.
Direct solicitation of five-figure level gifts desired.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Ability to work well independently and in a goal-oriented team environment.
Adept at using various technology applications.
Must be willing to travel and work weekends and evenings as needed.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
Cover Letter
Resume/Vita
Copies of Transcripts (official transcripts will be required if hired)
Names and contact information for 3 references## ## Posting Close DateMarch 23, 2026*Please Note:*
Applications must be completed and submitted by 11:59 p.m. on the posting close date to ensure consideration.Southeastern Louisiana University is committed to fostering an environment of inclusion, respect and appreciation of differences in individuals. Southeastern is also designated as a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials.How to Apply:Click on the Apply button and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future vacancies. Any required documents should be attached under the Resume/CV section of your application. If all required documents are not attached you will NOT be considered.### Southeastern Louisiana University is the state's third-largest public university, boasting over 13,000 students who come from nearly 50 nations and all 50 states. The university offers more than 150 programs of study across five colleges that focus on hands-on learning.### With a small-town location, personal attention to students and a close-knit community of engaged learners, we feel like a small college. We are passionate about our students, providing them with a challenging college experience that empowers them with a lifelong education.### Southeastern Louisiana University’s core values are focused on providing a caring personal environment and an academic environment of excellence.
We work to lead the educational, economic and cultural development of the region with educational programs based on vital and evolving curricula that address emerging priorities and needs of the state and the students it serves.### *Southeastern Louisiana University is an AA/ADA/EEO employer. Southeastern recruits, selects, employs and promotes without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information in its admission and recruitment of students, educational programs, and activities, or employment policies.*### Southeastern Louisiana University may require a criminal background check to be conducted on candidate(s) selected for hire and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Hammond, Latime type:
Full timeposted on:
Posted 3 Days Agotime left to apply:
End Date: April 8, 2026 (11 days left to apply)job requisition id:
R-2366## Thank you for your interest in employment with Southeastern Louisiana University.Southeastern Louisiana University's Vice President of University Advancement invites applications for the position of Director of Development. This position is responsible for the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors and prospects with the capacity to make a financial commitment in the form of a leadership ($1,000+), major ($25,000+), and/or planned gift, and reports to the Vice President of University Advancement.
This position’s responsibilities are to develop knowledge base about the mission, goals, and priority funding needs of Southeastern Louisiana University.
Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward individual donor prospects/donors.
Design and implement coordinated and individualized outreach and engagement strategies for these individuals.
Conduct discovery visits with alumni, and non-alumni, and work with alumni relations team to align fundraising efforts with targeted engagement of alumni.
Write briefing documents, funding proposals, and other materials as needed in support of these efforts.
Develop and manage a robust donor prospect/donor portfolio and meet established performance metrics.
Represent the University both on and off campus.
Maintain records of outreach and engagement activity in the constituent relationship management system.
Develop and maintain strong collaborative working relationships with other team members.
Uphold and embrace Southeastern’s Core Values.
Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree.
Three to five years of demonstrated successful fundraising or related experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s Degree
Experience successfully building, sustaining, and enhancing relationships with diverse range of external and internal stakeholders.
Strong record of managing multiple projects and priorities successfully and under deadlines with an attention to detail.
Experience in higher education, sales, business development, or related field preferred.
Direct solicitation of five-figure level gifts desired.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Ability to work well independently and in a goal-oriented team environment.
Adept at using various technology applications.
Must be willing to travel and work weekends and evenings as needed.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
Cover Letter
Resume/Vita
Copies of Transcripts (official transcripts will be required if hired)
Names and contact information for 3 references## ## Posting Close DateMarch 23, 2026*Please Note:*
Applications must be completed and submitted by 11:59 p.m. on the posting close date to ensure consideration.Southeastern Louisiana University is committed to fostering an environment of inclusion, respect and appreciation of differences in individuals. Southeastern is also designated as a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials.How to Apply:Click on the Apply button and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future vacancies. Any required documents should be attached under the Resume/CV section of your application. If all required documents are not attached you will NOT be considered.### Southeastern Louisiana University is the state's third-largest public university, boasting over 13,000 students who come from nearly 50 nations and all 50 states. The university offers more than 150 programs of study across five colleges that focus on hands-on learning.### With a small-town location, personal attention to students and a close-knit community of engaged learners, we feel like a small college. We are passionate about our students, providing them with a challenging college experience that empowers them with a lifelong education.### Southeastern Louisiana University’s core values are focused on providing a caring personal environment and an academic environment of excellence.
We work to lead the educational, economic and cultural development of the region with educational programs based on vital and evolving curricula that address emerging priorities and needs of the state and the students it serves.### *Southeastern Louisiana University is an AA/ADA/EEO employer. Southeastern recruits, selects, employs and promotes without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information in its admission and recruitment of students, educational programs, and activities, or employment policies.*### Southeastern Louisiana University may require a criminal background check to be conducted on candidate(s) selected for hire and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials. #J-18808-Ljbffr