Missouri State University is accepting applications for DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT. Responsibilities include bringing in major gifts (gifts of $10,000 or more) by identifying, cultivating, and soliciting prospects for major gifts on behalf of an assigned area(s); working closely with the Dean and appropriate faculty of the college to cultivate potential donors; exercising discretion and independent judgment in determining which donors and prospects in their prospect pool (consisting of alumni, friends, parents, businesses, foundations, and organizations) to approach based on prospect research; determining how to approach each potential donor, whether the potential donor would be more receptive to a formal written proposal or a verbal proposal; discussing options for potential outright and/or estate gifts, ways of giving, negotiating the policies and procedures for administration of their gifts, determining when travel to meet with donors is appropriate, and exercising budgetary authority over the college s development budget.

For required qualifications: www.missouristate.edu/jobs or call (417) 836-4683. Excellent benefit package. Pay Grade: 44. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Submit letter of interest, resume, online application, copy of transcripts, & name, address, & phone number of 3 professional references by 7-23-10 to: Vicki Nelson, Missouri State University, 901 S. National, Springfield, MO 65897. Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense. AA/EOE.