Director of Development for CHASSE

Closing Date:

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.

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Required Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree;

• 1-3 years of professional experience in program management, recruiting, sales/fundraising, or business development in an academic or business setting.

Preferred Education and/or Experience

• 3+ years of fundraising or development experience;

• Understanding of large, complex, decentralized public higher education institutions/

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Development/Fundraising:

• Develop and manage a dynamic portfolio of major gifts ($10,000+) and planned giving prospects, regularly meeting with donors to cultivate relationships and solicit gifts aligned with College priorities;

• Enhance fundraising strategies to increase individual and corporate support, securing resources for endowed chairs, fellowships, scholarships, and other critical funding needs

• Conduct a minimum of ten (10) meaningful face-to-face visits weekly with donors and prospects;

• Performance metrics will be directly tied to yearly goals, including targets for major gift asks and closes, as well as an overall annual closed fundraising amount;

• This position will be responsible for a dedicated goal of major gift asks and closes related to the College of Humanities, Arts, Social Science and Education priorities;

• Tailor cultivation and solicitation efforts to align with donor interests and the College's strategic goals;

• Personally, qualify prospective donors as major gift or planned giving candidates.

Administrative:

• Write proposals for solicitation of individual, corporate, and foundation prospects, emphasizing pipeline development and sustaining corporate philanthropy;

• Identify prospective donors through research, networking, and referrals;

• Prepare marketing materials for the planned giving program and accurately document all donor interactions and goals in the donor management system;

• Attend campus, departmental, and development-related events to support fundraising objectives;

• Collaborate with the Vice Chancellor for University Advancement to determine fundraising priorities;

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills;

• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask effectively;

• Ability to engage and work effectively with diverse stakeholders including faculty, administrators, students, and community members;

• Proficiency in preparing proposals, presentations, and gift agreements;

• Knowledge of estate planning and financial instruments including wills and trusts;

• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed;

• Valid driver's license with the ability to travel in and out of state, including overnight stays.

Additional Information:

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.