DIRECTOR OF MAJOR AND PLANNED GIVING

Office of University Advancement

Christopher Newport University invites applications to fill the position of Director of Major and Planned Giving. Reporting to the Director of Development, this position will provide outstanding leadership, management, and support to strengthen the University by increasing major and planned giving. The successful candidate will develop and implement strategies to identify, cultivate, personally solicit, and close major and planned gifts from current and prospective donors.

A Master’s degree in an appropriate field or a Bachelor’s degree and significant work experience at a level that equates to an advance degree is required. The successful candidate will have extensive development experience; excellent communication skills; knowledge of estate planning and charitable tax law, and the ability to work cooperatively and collegially in a team environment. Preference will be given to candidates with strong, successful track records soliciting and closing major, leadership, and planned gifts; successful development experience in higher education; and marketing experience.

Christopher Newport University is a four-year public university in Newport News, Virginia. CNU enrolls nearly 5,000 students through its College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and the School of Business. CNU’s faculty and staff of nearly 1,000 focus on “students first,” outstanding teaching, access and opportunity, and liberal learning. CNU is committed to leadership in the community and the Commonwealth. The campus, now in late stages of major capital improvements, is located between historic Colonial Williamsburg and the ocean resort of Virginia Beach. Visit us at www.cnu.edu.

The anticipated compensation range for the position is low to mid 60s, commensurate with experience, and with an excellent benefits package.

Interested parties are requested to submit a one-page letter of application; current resume; and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references to:

Director of Equal Opportunity and Faculty Recruitment

Director of Major and Planned Giving Search

Search #7194

Christopher Newport University

1 University Place

Newport News, VA 23606-2298

Or mlmoody@cnu.edu

Review of applications will begin April 18, 2005.

Applications received after April 18, 2005, will be accepted but considered only if needed.

Finalist must undergo a CNU sponsored background check.

Christopher Newport University, an EO Employer, is fully committed to Access and Opportunity.