Associate Director Of Development

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Fayetteville, AR, US
Base: $75,092.00; bonus/equity: not specified; ben...
Major gift fundraising experience
Donor relationship management
Fundraising strategy development
The University of Arkansas is a land grant institution classified among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity

Job Summary

  • The University of Arkansas is a land grant institution classified among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity.
  • 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.
  • The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and retirement program contributions.

Matching Summary

The University of Arkansas is a land grant institution classified among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Major gift fundraising experience
  • Donor relationship management
  • Fundraising strategy development
  • Portfolio management and cultivation
  • Collaboration with university stakeholders
  • 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
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Excellent written and interpersonal communication
  • Mission-aligned with university pillars

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Must have legal authority to work in the United States

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