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 by managing a portfolio of major gift prospects and cultivating relationships to secure donations

Job Summary

  • 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 secure donations.
  • 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.
  • The position requires regular travel, collaboration with university leadership, and adherence to university development policies to meet ambitious fundraising goals aligned with the institution’s mission.

Matching Summary

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 secure donations.

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
  • Donor relationship management
  • Portfolio management
  • Fundraising strategy development
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Travel and irregular hours
  • Report of Contact documentation

Nice-to-have

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

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree from accredited institution
  • Minimum two years full-time fundraising experience
  • Experience building donor and alumni relationships
  • Ability to travel frequently and work irregular hours
  • Advanced verbal and written communication skills
  • Criminal background and other pre-employment checks

Work Rights

Must have legal authority to work in the United States

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