Director Of Development & External Relations

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
Commensurate with education + experience; benefits...
Not specified (likely onsite due to the nature of the role).
Major gift portfolio management
Donor cultivation and solicitation
Fundraising event planning
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is seeking a Director of Development & External Relations to lead fundraising initiatives for the Bowen School of Law. The role involves managing a major gift portfolio, cultivating donor relationships, and achieving fundraising goals aligned with the university's priorities

Job Summary

  • The Director of Development & External Relations is responsible for raising money for the UA Little Rock Bowen School of Law, focusing on managing a major giving portfolio and growing major gift production.
  • Key responsibilities include identifying, qualifying, cultivating, and soliciting major gifts, with measurable metrics such as face-to-face visits and successful solicitations.
  • The role involves developing fundraising initiatives in alignment with school and university priorities, preparing proposals, and engaging the Alumni Board to support fundraising goals.

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The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is seeking a Director of Development & External Relations to lead fundraising initiatives for the Bowen School of Law. The role involves managing a major gift portfolio, cultivating donor relationships, and achieving fundraising goals aligned with the university's priorities.

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience; Benefits: Yes

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Major gift portfolio management
  • Donor cultivation and solicitation
  • Fundraising event planning
  • External relations strategy

Nice-to-have

  • Legal development strategies
  • Public university understanding
  • Alumni board engagement

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 3+ years fundraising/development experience
  • Graduate degree in Communications or Marketing preferred
  • Experience with large public institutions preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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