Director of Development (Regional)

Job Posting Location:Claremont, CAJob Posting Title:Director of Development (Regional)Job Description:Please submit cover letter and resume to Lindauer Global Consulting at amachado@lindauerglobal.comABOUT POMONA COLLEGE:  Located near Los Angeles, California, Pomona College is widely regarded as one of the nation's premier liberal arts colleges. Established in 1887, Pomona College is known for small classes, a challenging curriculum, close relationships between students and faculty, and a range of student research and leadership opportunities. Pomona is a member of The Claremont Colleges.JOB PURPOSE:The Director of Development (Regional) DOD(R) is a frontline major gifts fundraiser responsible for securing philanthropic support from alumni, parents, and friends of Pomona College. The DOD(R) manages a portfolio of prospects located primarily in Northern California and the Seattle/Tacoma region, with additional responsibility for select high-capacity prospects across the Western United States. The DOD(R) develops and implements comprehensive, individualized strategies to identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors capable of making leadership and major gifts of $100,000 or more in support of the College’s top priorities.As Pomona College prepares to enter the public phase of a comprehensive campaign, the DOD(R) will play a critical role in advancing campaign priorities across these key regions distinguished by strong alumni participation, philanthropic opportunity, and deep engagement of leadership volunteers. Working in close collaboration with colleagues across Advancement and the campus community, the DOD(R) will strengthen relationships, deepen engagement, and inspire support for Pomona’s mission to provide a transformative liberal arts education to the most talented students regardless of financial means.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The DOD(R) must have the ability to build productive relationships with a variety of constituents, including alumni, parents, and friends of the College. Demonstrated experience cultivating and solicitating major gifts is essential, and campaign experience is highly desirable. The DOD(R) must demonstrate familiarity with a variety of fundraising concepts and demonstrate a command of industry standards and procedures. The position also requires sound judgment and the ability to act independently to accomplish annual goals while building a sustainable donor pipeline.Reporting directly to the Senior Director of Major Gifts, the Director of Development (Regional) must work independently and collaboratively to perform the following essential duties and responsibilities:Major Gift Fundraising Manage a portfolio of approximately 125 major gift prospects and donors.Develop and execute individualized strategies to secure major ($100K or more) gifts in support of campaign priorities.Conduct regular in-person and virtual visits to advance donor relationships and move prospects through the engagement pipeline.Pr...