Associate Director Of Development

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR, US
Base: $75,092.00; bonus/equity: not specified; ben...
Major gift prospect portfolio management
Donor cultivation and solicitation
Fundraising strategy implementation
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.
  • This position requires collaboration with development leadership, frequent travel, and the ability to work under pressure to meet fundraising goals 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: Health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers, holidays, leave accrual, retirement contributions

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Major gift prospect portfolio management
  • Donor cultivation and solicitation
  • Fundraising strategy implementation
  • Advanced verbal and written communication
  • Travel and irregular work hours
  • Microsoft Office proficiency

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with relational CRM or database
  • Knowledge of Arkansas legal community
  • Higher education fundraising experience
  • Volunteer and advisory board collaboration
  • Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
  • Goal-driven and mission-aligned

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree from accredited institution
  • Minimum two years full-time development experience
  • Experience building donor/alumni relationships
  • Ability to travel and work irregular hours
  • Advanced communication skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office
  • Criminal background and other pre-employment checks

Work Rights

Must have legal authority to work in the United States

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