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

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.
  • 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.
  • This position requires a high level of initiative, strategic thinking, collaboration, and the ability to work under pressure to meet fundraising objectives aligned with the university’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.

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 implementation
  • travel for donor meetings
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • reporting and data entry

Nice-to-have

  • experience with relational CRM
  • knowledge of Arkansas legal community
  • higher education fundraising experience
  • volunteer and advisory board collaboration
  • strong interpersonal communication
  • goal-driven and persistent
  • mission-aligned with university pillars

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Must have legal authority to work in the United States

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