Associate Director Of Development

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Fayetteville, AR, US
Base: $75,092.00; bonus/equity: not specified; ben...
Major gift fundraising
Donor portfolio management
Alumni engagement coordination
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 benefits including health, dental, life and disability insurance contributions, tuition waivers, paid holidays, leave accrual, and retirement programs with university contributions.
  • This position requires a high level of initiative, strategic thinking, collaboration, and the ability to travel frequently and work irregular hours to meet fundraising objectives.

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: University contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers, paid holidays, leave accrual, retirement programs

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Major gift fundraising
  • Donor portfolio management
  • Alumni engagement coordination
  • Fundraising strategy implementation
  • Travel for donor meetings
  • Microsoft Office proficiency

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with relational CRM
  • Knowledge of Arkansas legal community
  • Higher education fundraising experience
  • Strong interpersonal communication
  • Ability to work under deadlines
  • Team collaboration skills
  • Goal-driven and persistent

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree from accredited institution
  • At least two years full-time fundraising experience
  • Experience building donor and alumni relationships
  • Ability to travel 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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