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Executive Director, Institutional Stewardship

Howard University

Onsite Washington, DC

Howard University, a historic institution founded in 1867, is a model of educational excellence, particularly for Black students, with a diverse and distinguished body of over 120,000 alumni. Offering over 120 fields of study, the University produces top professionals in medicine, law, communications, and the arts, among others. The University’s commitment to social change, innovation, and cultural diversity fuels its unique role as a transformative force in society and the global community. Excellence, leadership, service, and truth form Howard’s guiding principles, with an unwavering dedication to addressing issues that impact the African Diaspora.

The University’s Howard Forward Strategic Plan underscores its focus on academic excellence, new knowledge, community service, efficiency, and financial sustainability. As the University prepares to launch a new strategic plan, it aims to sustain its transformative impact and foster future-ready leadership across disciplines.

The Opportunity

Howard’s deep-rooted tradition of academic excellence and its role as a leader in research provide a fertile environment for cultivating meaningful donor relationships and securing transformative gifts. The Executive Director, Institutional Stewardship will be a key player in this environment.

To support Howard’s ambitious fundraising efforts, the Executive Director will lead a team that engages institutional donors across various schools and departments, including health sciences, business, and research centers.

In addition to maximizing the potential of a talented team, the Executive Director will collaborate with stakeholders across the University to translate faculty research into compelling funding proposals that advance Howard’s mission and elevate its commitment to academic excellence.

In fostering strong donor relationships and ensuring the successful fulfillment of commitments, the Executive Director will be a driving force behind Howard’s future growth and impact.

The salary range for this position is $170,000 – $190,000.

Howard University

Past searches and placements for Howard University

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  • Associate Vice President, Chief Operating Officer
  • Executive Director of Development, Schools and Colleges
  • Executive Director of Development, Centers and Institutes
  • Executive Director of Development, Health Sciences
  • Director of Alumni Relations
  • Assistant Vice President for Institutional Giving
  • Director of Stewardship and Donor Relations
  • Director of Advancement Services
  • Director of Development, College of Medicine
  • Director of Development, Health Sciences
  • Howard University, Campaign Director, Arts and Communications
  • Associate Vice President, Chief Operating Officer
  • Executive Director of Development for Health Sciences
  • Senior Campaign Director, Arts and Communications
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