The Office of Advancement helps Belmont University achieve its mission by building a stronger community of support for the entire campus amongst all its constituencies.  In collaboration with university partners, Advancement is leading the effort to prepare for the most ambitious fundraising campaign in the university’s history.  Building on a track record of success, Belmont University is undergoing a period of growth and is actively increasing its institutional advancement capacity and capabilities so it can realize its full potential as a Christ-centered university in the thriving city of Nashville, TN.

The responsibilities of the Director of Development, Colleges of Education and Liberal Arts & Social Sciences:

The primary role is to partner with the Deans of Education and Liberal Arts and Social Sciences to create and execute significant fundraising plans in service of the overall comprehensive Hope Transforms Campaign for Belmont University.Develop and manage a portfolio of philanthropic relationships. Cultivate donor relationships to solicit major and principal gifts of $50,000 to $5,000,000 or more.  Coordinate and implement activities designed to increase prospect engagement, alumni and donor engagement and secure philanthropic gifts in support of the university. Collaborate with partners in Advancement and across the University. This includes partnership with Advancement partners such as Corporate and Foundation Relations, Planned Giving and Annual Giving to plan and assess fundraising work, as well as coordination with Athletics, University Ministries and other campus units  to stay knowledgeable about opportunities, events and initiatives that may intersect with the college.Represent Advancement at campus events, on community boards and in external settings to promote Belmont and its initiatives.The above statements describe the job’s essential responsibilities and requirements.  They are not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be assigned to job incumbents.