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
Fundraising portfolio management
The Associate Director of Development plays a major role in raising private gift support for the School of Law and manages an active portfolio of major gift prospects

Job Summary

  • The Associate Director of Development plays a major role in raising private gift support for the School of Law and manages an active portfolio of major gift prospects.
  • The University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment with benefits including health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers, paid holidays, leave accrual, and retirement programs.
  • The position requires strong relationship-building skills, the ability to work collaboratively across university units, and a commitment to advancing the university’s mission of student success and research excellence.

Matching Summary

The Associate Director of Development plays a major role in raising private gift support for the School of Law and manages an active portfolio of major gift prospects.

Salary

Base: $75,092.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers, paid holidays, leave accrual, retirement programs

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Major gift fundraising experience
  • Donor relationship management
  • Fundraising portfolio management
  • Advanced verbal and written communication
  • Ability to travel frequently
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Collaboration with university stakeholders

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with relational CRM or database
  • Knowledge of Arkansas legal community
  • Higher education fundraising experience
  • Volunteer and advisory board coordination
  • Strategic fundraising planning
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Passion for university mission

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
  • Criminal background and other pre-employment checks
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite

Work Rights

Must have legal authority to work in the United States

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