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 Associate Director of Development plays a major role in raising private gift support for the School of Law and manages an active portfolio of major gift prospects

Job Summary

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

Matching Summary

The Associate Director of Development plays a major role in raising private gift support for the School of Law and manages an active portfolio of major gift prospects.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • major gift fundraising
  • donor relationship management
  • portfolio management
  • fundraising strategy development
  • travel for donor meetings
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • report of contact submission

Nice-to-have

  • experience with relational CRM
  • knowledge of Arkansas legal community
  • higher education fundraising experience
  • volunteer and advisory board coordination
  • strong organizational skills
  • excellent interpersonal communication
  • mission-aligned with university pillars

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree from accredited institution
  • At least two years of fundraising experience
  • Ability to travel and work irregular hours
  • Advanced verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience building donor/alumni relationships
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite

Work Rights

Must have legal authority to work in the United States

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