Associate Director Of Development

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Fayetteville, AR, US
Base: $75,092.00; bonus/equity: not specified; ben...
Major gift fundraising
Donor relationship management
Portfolio management
The University of Arkansas is a land grant institution ranked among the nation’s top 2 percent of research universities and offers a vibrant work environment with a comprehensive benefits package

Job Summary

  • The University of Arkansas is a land grant institution ranked among the nation’s top 2 percent of research universities and offers a vibrant work environment with a comprehensive benefits package.
  • The Associate Director of Development plays a major role in raising private gift support for the School of Law by managing a portfolio of major gift prospects and cultivating relationships to meet fundraising objectives.
  • The position requires frequent travel, collaboration with university leadership, and participation in alumni engagement activities, with a mission aligned to student success, research excellence, and employer of choice initiatives.

Matching Summary

The University of Arkansas is a land grant institution ranked among the nation’s top 2 percent of research universities and offers a vibrant work environment with a comprehensive benefits package.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Major gift fundraising
  • Donor relationship management
  • Portfolio management
  • Fundraising strategy implementation
  • Travel for donor meetings
  • Microsoft Office proficiency

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with relational CRM or database
  • Knowledge of Arkansas legal community
  • Higher education fundraising experience
  • Volunteer and advisory board collaboration
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Ability to work under deadlines

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree from accredited institution
  • Minimum two years full-time development experience
  • Ability to travel and work irregular hours
  • Advanced verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience building donor/alumni relationships
  • Preferred three or more years fundraising experience
  • Experience with major gift fundraising
  • Knowledge of university campus culture

Work Rights

Must have legal authority to work in the United States

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