Associate Director Of Development

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR, US
Base: $75,092.00; bonus/equity: not specified; ben...
Major gift fundraising experience
Donor cultivation and solicitation
Portfolio management and strategy
The Associate Director of Development plays a major role in raising private gift support for the University of Arkansas School of Law by managing a portfolio of major gift prospects and cultivating relationships

Job Summary

  • The Associate Director of Development plays a major role in raising private gift support for the University of Arkansas School of Law by managing a portfolio of major gift prospects and cultivating relationships.
  • The University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment with a benefits package including health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers, holidays, leave accrual, and retirement programs with university contributions.
  • This position requires initiative, strategic thinking, collaboration, confidentiality, and the ability to build relationships with university team members, stakeholders, and benefactors.

Matching Summary

The Associate Director of Development plays a major role in raising private gift support for the University of Arkansas School of Law by managing a portfolio of major gift prospects and cultivating relationships.

Salary

Base: $75,092.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers, holidays, leave accrual, retirement contributions

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Major gift fundraising experience
  • Donor cultivation and solicitation
  • Portfolio management and strategy
  • Travel and irregular work hours
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Report of Contact completion
  • Collaboration with university stakeholders

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with relational CRM or database
  • Familiarity with Arkansas legal community
  • Higher education fundraising knowledge
  • Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work under deadline pressure
  • Passion for university mission
  • Goal-driven and persistent

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree from accredited institution
  • Minimum two years full-time development experience
  • Experience building donor/alumni relationships
  • Ability to travel frequently and work irregular hours
  • Advanced verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite

Work Rights

Must have legal authority to work in the United States

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