Director Of Development & External Relations

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, United States
Commensurate with education + experience
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Major gift portfolio management
Donor identification and cultivation
Fundraising event planning
** The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is seeking a Director of Development & External Relations for its Bowen School of Law. This role focuses on major gift fundraising, requiring strong interpersonal skills and a background in development or related fields. **

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.
  • The Director will develop and manage a dynamic major gift ($10,000+ level) portfolio of donors and prospects, meeting regularly with prospects to assess giving ability, cultivate relationships, and solicit gifts.

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** The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is seeking a Director of Development & External Relations for its Bowen School of Law. This role focuses on major gift fundraising, requiring strong interpersonal skills and a background in development or related fields. **

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • major gift portfolio management
  • donor identification and cultivation
  • fundraising event planning
  • stakeholder engagement

Nice-to-have

  • understanding of public universities
  • legal focus experience
  • setting high standards

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 3+ years of fundraising experience
  • Graduate degree in Communications or Marketing preferred
  • Ability to drive for donor visits

Work Rights

Not specified

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