Director of Principal Gifts Pomona College | Claremont, California The director of principal gifts, a key leader for Pomona College advancement, will build and set the direction for the principal gifts team and be responsible for generating new revenue for Pomona College. The position reports to the vice president for advancement, serves as a member of advancement’s leadership team, and serves as a senior fundraiser for the college.The director of principal gifts will grow and mobilize a team to provide philanthropic support for the college’s top priorities and campaign initiatives through a donor-centric model of sustained fundraising. The position requires management experience of frontline development officers and the ability to hire and retain excellent staff, facilitate a healthy team-environment, supervise and inspire employees toward excellence, and lead by example.As a front-line fundraiser, the director of principal gifts plays a leadership role in shaping Pomona’s engagement of donors and prospects with the capacity for seven- and eight-figure gifts. This individual will be expected to personally raise principal gifts in support of the college’s fundraising priorities and will carry a portfolio of donors with a capacity of over $1 million across multiple regions, including international.The director will also provide vision and leadership of a comprehensive and well-integrated principal gifts fundraising program as part of Pomona’s overall fundraising efforts as well as in preparation for the most aspirational, comprehensive campaign in the history of the college, resulting in a sustainable level of giving beyond the campaign. The position requires judgment and the ability to independently plan and accomplish goals. The successful candidate will be an inspiring leader and an effective advocate for the value of the liberal arts with all constituents; have a minimum of ten years of experience as a seasoned fundraising professional; managerial experience is preferred; and experience in an academic setting is strongly preferred, as is working in a campaign environment. Bachelor’s degree is required.Rachel Ellenport is leading this search with Grace Zakim, Megan Gorman, and Rebecca Lyons. More information to follow. APPLY NOMINATE contact Grace Zakim Full Description