The Senior Director of Development, reporting to the Associate Vice President, Major, Principal, and Planned Gifts, will assume the leadership role to design, articulate, and implement a comprehensive multi-year fundraising strategy for multiple centers, institutes or programs. Provides strategic leadership, direction and management for each area under his/her supervision. Works closely with center leaders, faculty and foundation leaders to launch creative initiatives capable of attracting significant new funders and build a broad base of support. Assumes responsibility for his/her own fundraising goals and, when necessary, partners with Corporate & Community Giving, Planned Giving, and other units within the Foundation to increase and diversify philanthropic revenue. The position carries an expectation of raising $3-5 million per year for each center in its responsibility. Manages all philanthropic activities of his/her center, institute or program's board/volunteer leadership, and partners with its members to secure major gifts. Leads, inspires, and manages the efforts of fundraising and administrative staff under the direction of the position.