Director Of Development & External Relations

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
Commensurate with education + experience
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Major gift portfolio management
Donor cultivation and solicitation
Fundraising strategy development
** The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is seeking a Director of Development & External Relations for the Bowen School of Law. This role focuses on fundraising efforts, particularly major gifts, to support various priorities of the law school and university. **

Job Summary

  • The Director 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.
  • Perform a minimum of five meaningful face-to-face visits weekly linked to an approved portfolio of major gift donors and prospects.

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** The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is seeking a Director of Development & External Relations for the Bowen School of Law. This role focuses on fundraising efforts, particularly major gifts, to support various priorities of the law school and university. **

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Major gift portfolio management
  • Donor cultivation and solicitation
  • Fundraising strategy development
  • Face-to-face visits with prospects
  • Prepare proposals and gift agreements

Nice-to-have

  • Community networking
  • Engage alumni board
  • Leadership of staff

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Three (3) or more years of fundraising/development or transferable administrative experience
  • Graduate degree in Communications or Marketing preferred
  • Understanding of large, complex, decentralized public institutions preferred
  • Demonstrated record of ability consistently to set and achieve high standards for exceptional work preferred

Work Rights

Must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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