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 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, offering a vibrant work environment and comprehensive benefits

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, offering a vibrant work environment and comprehensive benefits.
  • 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 to meet fundraising objectives.
  • This position requires frequent travel, collaboration with university leadership, and participation in alumni engagement and stewardship activities to support the School of Law’s advancement goals.

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, offering a vibrant work environment and comprehensive benefits.

Salary

Base: $75,092.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers, retirement contributions

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • major gift fundraising
  • donor relationship management
  • portfolio management
  • fundraising strategy development
  • travel for donor meetings
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • reporting and communication

Nice-to-have

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

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree from accredited institution
  • Minimum two years full-time development experience
  • Experience building donor and alumni relationships
  • Ability to travel and work irregular hours
  • Advanced verbal and written communication skills
  • Preferred three or more years fundraising experience
  • Experience with major gift fundraising
  • Must have legal authority to work in the US

Work Rights

Must have legal authority to work in the United States

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