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
Portfolio management of prospects
The University of Arkansas is a land grant institution ranked 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 ranked 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 donor relationships.
  • The University offers a vibrant work environment with benefits including health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers, paid holidays, leave accrual, and retirement programs with university contributions.

Matching Summary

The University of Arkansas is a land grant institution ranked 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, tuition waivers, paid holidays, leave accrual, retirement contributions

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Major gift fundraising experience
  • Donor relationship management
  • Portfolio management of prospects
  • Advanced verbal and written communication
  • Ability to travel frequently
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Collaborative team work

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with relational CRM or database
  • Knowledge of Arkansas legal community
  • Higher education fundraising experience
  • Event coordination and alumni engagement
  • Goal-driven and persistent
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Mission-aligned with university pillars

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree from accredited institution
  • Minimum two years development or fundraising experience
  • Experience building donor and alumni relationships
  • Ability to travel and work irregular hours
  • Advanced communication skills
  • Experience with volunteers and advisory boards
  • Criminal background and other pre-employment checks

Work Rights

Must have legal authority to work in the United States

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