Director of Development Regional Giving Nashville
Director of Development Regional Giving Nashville
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Job Description
The University of Tennessee Foundation Inc (UTFI) invites applications and nominations to fill the position of Director of Development Regional Giving for the University of Tennessee Knoxville in the Nashville/Middle Tennessee region. Reporting to the Senior Director of Development for the Nashville region the Director of Development is a frontline fundraiser responsible for securing significant philanthropic gifts to the university that impact UT Knoxvilles students faculty colleges and campus to achieve its fullest potential.
The purpose of this position is to secure significant philanthropic funding by identifying cultivating soliciting negotiating and stewarding donors and prospects. This individual will work collaboratively with other advancement professionals to support UT Knoxvilles fundraising efforts in and around the Nashville/Middle Tennessee region seeking to build and deepen relationships with alumni friends corporations and foundations
Responsibilities
Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Fundraising: Work directly with the Senior Director of Development to create a strategy and build a portfolio of major gift prospects. Includes identifying cultivating and donor prospects; writing and preparing proposals and gift agreements; negotiating gifts; and stewarding donors with a responsibility of achieving annual goals.
Collaboration: Work with development officers in each college and unit to assist them in their fundraising efforts with Nashville area residents specifically alumni friends corporations and foundations. Engage with UT Alumni Association volunteer leadership in the region; work with other UT System campuses on strategic priorities.
Advancement Administration: Partner with UTK and UTFI development officers and leadership as well as assuming a leadership role on the regional giving team; demonstrate the high standards of performance integrity and professionalism required of an advancement professional including timely and accurate record keeping communication etc.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
The candidate who fills the Director of Development position is required to have:
- Bachelors degree
- 5 years of experience in development sales or related experience necessary
- Proven ability to cultivate relationships secure transformative philanthropic support and achieve ambitious fundraising goals
- Exceptional written and verbal communications skills with a persuasive and strategic approach to donor engagement
- Willing and able to travel extensively and independently
- Willing and able to attend weekend and evening events
A valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record is required due to travel responsibilities of the position. UTFI reserves the right to consider all appropriate circumstances. In general any significant driving offense less than 12 months old will eliminate the application from consideration for the position.
Note Candidates holding a graduate degree must have at least 3 years of experience.
Preferred Education and Experience
In addition to meeting the required qualifications the preferred candidate will have:
- Experience in Salesforce or equivalent fundraising/sales software
Application Process: Priority will be given to applications received on or before February 28 2025 via our DASH application system. Applications must include a completed candidate profile cover letter resume and contact information for three professional references.References will not be contacted without explicit permission of the candidate.
When determining minimum qualifications only information entered into the candidate profile can be considered. Please ensure your candidate profile is completed in its entirety as it relates to qualifying education/work experience.
Questions about the search may be directed to .
Target Start Date: May 2025
Benefits: Recognized as a Top Employer by Knoxville Top Workplaces in 2022 and 2023 the Foundations greatest asset is our team. Foundation employees are eligible for a comprehensive suite of benefits that includes:
- Flexible work arrangements offering a hybrid schedule to most team members
- Comprehensive medical dental and vision insurance plans
The Foundation:The University of Tennessee Foundation Inc. is a notforprofit 501(c)3 organization that serves as the preferred channel for private contributions benefiting students and faculty within the UT System. With a vision of being one of the topperforming advancement organizations in higher education UTFI is committed to enhancing the educational landscape across the University of Tennessee campuses.
The University of Tennessee Knoxville has been advancing knowledge and enriching lives since its founding in 1794. Tennessees flagship public research university UT Knoxville is a diverse community whose shared commitment to discovery creativity and education combines with a tradition of service and engagement to carry the Volunteer spirit throughout the state and around the world. UTs campushome to more than 36000 students and 9000 faculty and staff membersis part of the vibrant city of Knoxville located on the Tennessee River with the Great Smoky Mountains nearby.
The UT System: The University of Tennessee System is comprised of campuses at Knoxville Chattanooga Pulaski Martin and the Health Science Center at Memphis; the Institute of Agriculture; and the Institute for Public Service.
The University of Tennessee Foundation Inc. is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin religion sex pregnancy marital status sexual orientation gender identity age physical or mental disability genetic information veteran status and parental status or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
