The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is seeking a Director of Development & External Relations to enhance fundraising efforts at the Bowen School of Law. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree, experience in fundraising or development, and excellent communication skills to manage and cultivate major gift portfolios
Job Summary
The Director of Development & External Relations is responsible for raising money within the identified priorities at the UA Little Rock Bowen School of Law, emphasizing managing a major giving portfolio.
This position will primarily focus on growing major gift production through ongoing identification, qualification, cultivation, and solicitation, leading to productivity toward reaching Centennial Campaign goals.
The Director will work with the Vice Chancellor of University Advancement and the Dean of the Law School to determine appropriate fundraising priorities and develop fundraising efforts to increase support.
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The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is seeking a Director of Development & External Relations to enhance fundraising efforts at the Bowen School of Law. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree, experience in fundraising or development, and excellent communication skills to manage and cultivate major gift portfolios.
Salary
Commensurate with education and experience
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
manage major giving portfolio
identify, cultivate, solicit donors
develop fundraising strategies
prepare proposals and gift agreements
document donor interactions
Nice-to-have
engage alumni board
plan fundraising events
lead staff for alumni engagement
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree required
3+ years of fundraising/development experience
Graduate degree in Communications or Marketing preferred
Understanding of public universities preferred
Demonstrated record of achieving high standards preferred