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 and cultivation
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: University contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers, holidays, leave accrual, retirement programs

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Major gift fundraising experience
  • Donor relationship management
  • Portfolio management and cultivation
  • Advanced verbal and written communication
  • Ability to travel frequently
  • Microsoft Office proficiency

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with relational CRM or database
  • Familiarity with Arkansas legal community
  • Higher education fundraising knowledge
  • Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Team collaboration and collegiality

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Must have legal authority to work in the United States

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