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Director of Development University Strategic Initiatives Washington, DC
An Unprecedented Time for Howard University
Left to right: Vice President Kamala Harris; Chadwick Boseman; Isabel Wilkerson; Former Rep. Elijah Cummings; Taraji P. Henson
Howard University is experiencing historic and
unprecedented institutional and philanthropic growth.
Highlights
Bolstered by an active and energetic alumni base
inspired by the heightened role and significance of ❖ In June 2020, Howard University
Howard’s place among elite higher education, the received a $40 million gift, the largest
University has embarked on a significant expansion of gift from a single donor in the
and investment in its Advancement efforts. If you are University’s history.
an enthusiastic fundraising professional looking for a
chance to make a difference, now is the time to join ❖ Since 2019, Howard University has
this historic institution and become a part of received eight of its nine largest gifts
something greater. in it’s 153-year history.
❖ Last year was the highest alumni
Howard University has put into action an ambitious, participation rate in the University’s
yet attainable, fundraising strategy that seeks to history, with the number of gifts up
enhance the Howard experience well beyond the 80% year over year
bounds of Washington, DC.
❖ In the first six months of 2020,
Are you ready to join this historic movement and bring Howard University secured $100
about tangible change to Howard and beyond? million in philanthropic support, far
Continue reading to learn more about the University, outstripping the $14 million raised
these exciting opportunities, and how you can utilize two years ago.
your talent in elevating Howard’s mission of Truth &
Service.
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Veritas et Utilitas.
Excellence in Truth and Service is Reflected in
all that we do.
Since 1867, Howard has awarded more than President Wayne A. I. Frederick
100,000 degrees in the professions, arts,
sciences, and humanities. Howard ranks Dr. Wayne A. I. Frederick
among the highest producers of the nation’s was appointed the
Black professionals in medicine, dentistry, seventeenth president of
pharmacy, engineering, nursing, architecture, Howard University in
religion, law, music, social work, and 2014. He previously
education. served as Provost and
Chief Academic Officer.
Dr. Frederick received his B.S, M.D., and M.B.A.
The University has long held a commitment to
from Howard University.
the study of disadvantaged persons in
American society and throughout the world.
Since becoming president, Dr. Frederick
The goal is the elimination of inequities related
launched Howard’s Center for Academic
to race, color, social , economic, and political
Excellence, a center created specifically to
circumstances. As the only truly
provide student retention support services to
comprehensive predominantly Black
increase undergraduate success. He also
University, Howard is one of the major
introduced the Graduation & Retention Access
engineers of change in our society. Through its
for Continued Excellence (GRACE) Grant
traditional and cutting-edge academic
Program, which provides need-based funding
programs, the University seeks to improve the
to reduce financial barriers and increase on-
circumstances of all people in the search for
time graduation.
peace and justice on Earth - Howard prepares
men and women to advance social justice and
Dr. Frederick is a widely recognized expert on
the preservation of human liberty.
disparities in healthcare and medical
education. His medical research focuses on
Regarded as one of the most prestigious
narrowing racial, ethnic, and gender disparities
institutions of higher learning, current
in cancer-care outcomes, especially pertaining
enrollment approximates 11,000
to gastrointestinal cancers.
undergraduate, graduate, and professional
students representing 53 states and territories,
Dr. Frederick was named one of EBONY
and 53 nations. The University traditionally has
magazine's "Power 100," and recognized as a
had the largest gathering of Black scholars
"Super Doctor" in The Washington Post
across the globe.
Magazine. In 2015, he was named "Male
President of the Year" by HBCU Digest.
Search conducted by Development Resources, inc. www.driconsulting.comUniversity Strategic Initiatives
The Director of Development, University Strategic Initiatives, holds the primary
responsibility for planning and executing Development strategies for University-wide
initiatives that fall outside a College/School purview or include significant donors with whom
the President engages. Building on the recent increase in and gifts to Howard, the Director
will proactively coordinate engagement and stewardship for the University’s most significant
donors. Working closely with the Office of the President and the Vice President for
Development and Alumni Relations, the Director will ensure that cultivation and
stewardship plans are well developed, carefully coordinated, and rigorously enacted.
Key Position Functions
The Director of Development, University Strategic Initiatives will:
• Lead fundraising planning and management of major and leadership giving for
university-wide programs and initiatives, especially those involving the President.
• Serve as the strategic partner to Development and Alumni Relation’s colleagues by
providing timely updates and recommendations on university-wide programs and
initiatives.
• Act as the subject matter expert on emerging priorities across all schools/units, keeping
Development and Alumni Relations leaders informed and elevating high-impact stories.
• Conceptualize, implement, and manage engagement initiatives that enhance and
support fundraising priorities for the University.
• Coordinate the cultivation-solicitation-stewardship cycle of significant University
prospects and donors, ensuring all relevant parties understand plans and timetables.
• Develop enhanced stewardship strategies for significant donors and coordinate
engagement actions with the appropriate office (President, Dean, etc.) and
Development and Alumni Relations.
• Assist with developing complex proposals for soliciting individual, corporate, or
foundation prospects, using knowledge from varied sources to ensure they are accurate
and complete.
• Produce strategy and meeting reports to capture a detailed history of donor
engagement effectiveness.
Search conducted by Development Resources, inc. www.driconsulting.comThe Candidate
Education and Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 7 years of development experience, with at least 3 years of personal solicitation of
individual major gifts.
• Experience with an HBCU preferred.
Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities:
• Experience in managing relationships with high-level prospects to secure
transformational gifts; experience supporting a college president preferred.
• Mastery of the fundamentals of major gifts fundraising and moves management.
• Understanding of planned giving concepts and experience with securing complex
gifts, including navigating internal processes and working with wealth advisors.
• Superior written and oral communication; exceptional interpersonal and
relationship-building skills.
• Creative problem-solving skills and the ability to initiate and collaborate with internal
and external partners.
• Ability to work independently and interdependently to achieve goals.
• Experience utilizing fundraising database programs; experience with Raiser’s Edge
preferred.
• Commitment to the mission and vision of Howard University.
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to Search@driconsulting.com
All first-round interviews for this position will take place at Development Resources, inc. at 1820 N. Fort Myer
Drive, Suite 702, Arlington, VA 22209, (703) 294-6684, or via telephone/video conference.
DRi is an executive search and development consulting firm that recruits senior leaders and works with them to
build talented teams, create bold strategic plans, and design powerful fundraising programs.
Howard University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is seeking a diverse slate of candidates for formal
consideration.
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