College Development Director
Lead priorities, coordinate stakeholders and translate organizational goals into responsible action.
Build support for students and institutions
College Development Jobs
Search college development jobs across annual giving, major gifts, campaigns, stewardship, alumni relations and advancement leadership.
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Career possibilities
Roles found across mission-driven organizations
Major Gifts Officer
Build reliable programs, communication and systems that help people and missions succeed.
Annual Giving Director
Lead priorities, coordinate stakeholders and translate organizational goals into responsible action.
Campaign Manager
Build reliable programs, communication and systems that help people and missions succeed.
Donor Relations Manager
Lead priorities, coordinate stakeholders and translate organizational goals into responsible action.
Advancement Services Director
Build reliable programs, communication and systems that help people and missions succeed.
Understand the work
What to evaluate before applying
Titles vary across colleges, universities, community colleges and education foundations. Read the responsibilities carefully and compare reporting relationships, decision authority, team size, resources and the outcomes expected during the first year.
- Experience with donor strategy and relationship building
- Experience with campaign and annual-giving execution
- Experience with stewardship and advancement communications
- Experience with portfolio management and institutional partnership
1. Scope
Understand ownership and priorities.
2. Evidence
Prepare relevant accomplishments.
3. Mission
Connect experience to the work.
4. Questions
Assess support and expectations.
For employers
Reach professionals who understand this work
Describe the mission, actual responsibilities, reporting structure, compensation, location expectations and measures of success. Specific postings help qualified professionals recognize where they can contribute.
Post this type of roleView posting optionsRelated strengths
- Donor strategy and relationship building
- Campaign and annual-giving execution
- Stewardship and advancement communications
- Portfolio management and institutional partnership
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College Development Jobs on Foundation List
The Granada Theatre
Oct, 16
Israel Policy Forum
Oct, 16
Northwest Harvest
Oct, 15
Arcadia University
Oct, 15
Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health
Oct, 15
Mandela Partners
Oct, 15
Beacon of Light
Oct, 15
Hadassah
Oct, 15
Robin Hood
Oct, 14
YouthBeat
Oct, 14
Excellence Community Schools
Oct, 13
New York Focus
Oct, 13
National FFA Organization
Oct, 13
MDI Biological Laboratory
Oct, 12
Women In Trucking Association
Oct, 12
Aurora Commons
Oct, 12
Friends of the Children - San Francisco
Oct, 11
The Decorators Club Education Fund
Oct, 10
Chimp Haven
Oct, 08
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
Oct, 08
Excellence Community Schools
Oct, 08
All Stars Project
Oct, 08
Parkinson's Foundation
Oct, 08
YouthCare
Oct, 07
YouthCare
Oct, 07
Questions and answers
Frequently asked questions
What types of organizations hire for college development jobs?
Opportunities may be available with colleges, universities, community colleges and education foundations. The exact title and scope vary by organization.
How should candidates evaluate college development jobs?
Compare the responsibilities, reporting relationship, authority, resources, location requirements and measures of success rather than relying on the title alone.
How can employers attract qualified candidates?
Use a clear title, explain the mission and priorities, publish compensation and location expectations, and describe what successful work will look like.