Senior Director of Advancement Operations Donor Experience Tickle College of Engineering
Senior Director of Advancement Operations Donor Experience Tickle College of Engineering
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Job Description
The University of Tennessee Foundation Inc (UTFI) invites applications and nominations to fill the position of Senior Director of Advancement Operations and Donor Experience Tickle College of Engineering on the University of Tennessee Knoxville campus. Reporting to the Executive Director of Advancement for the Tickle College of Engineering (TCE) the Senior Director of Advancement for Operations & Donor Experience is responsible for providing strategic oversight of advancement operations for the TCE Office of Advancement.
This role will lead the stewardship and donor relations strategy for the college develop and execute an annual giving program in collaboration with the campuswide annual giving team and enhance both college and campuslevel relationships to support the overall advancement efforts for TCE and the University of Tennessee.
Responsibilities
Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Operations & Strategic Leadership: Oversee the operations of the TCE Office of Advancement ensuring alignment with the colleges fundraising goals and priorities. Partner with the Executive Director of Advancement to develop and implement strategic initiatives that support major gift fundraising and donor engagement. Serve as a key leader in planning and executing annual giving campaigns fundraising events and alumni engagement efforts. Manage and mentor stewardship staff to enhance team effectiveness and professional growth. Collaborate with the Assistant Dean of Finance and Administration and budget managers throughout the college and departments to ensure private funds are used efficiently and effectively in accordance with gift agreements and donor intent.
Stewardship & Donor Relations: Lead the stewardship team developing meaningful recognition strategies that celebrate donor impact and encourage continued engagement. Oversee donor communications impact reports and specialized stewardship plans for key supporters. Ensure best practices in stewardship including personalized donor engagement recognition events and endowment reporting. Manage the briefing process the Dean Chancellor or Vice Chancellors ensuring that top administrators are wellprepared for meetings with donors and prospects.
Annual Giving & Pipeline Development: Develop and implement a comprehensive annual giving strategy to increase donor participation and retention. Collaborate with central Annual Giving and Alumni Relations teams to coordinate appeals digital campaigns and targeted solicitations. Identify and implement innovative approaches to donor acquisition retention and reengagement. Manage the annual alumni and donor award process on behalf of TCE ensuring that nominations for both collegebased and campusbased awards are completed strategically in alignment with a cultivation or stewardship strategy. Build a culture of philanthropy within the Tickle College of Engineering inviting students faculty and staff to participate in the philanthropic efforts of the college.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
The candidate who fills the Senior Director of Advancement for Operations & Donor Experience position is required to have:
- Bachelors degree
- 7 years of progressive experience in fundraising alumni relations stewardship marketing or related fields
- Demonstrated leadership and team management experience
- Proven success in donor stewardship relationship management and annual giving or marketing strategies
- Strong communication skills with the ability to engage and inspire donors faculty and university partners
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 5 years of experience.
Preferred Education and Experience
In addition to meeting the required qualifications the preferred candidate will have:
- Masters degree in a relevant field
- Experience working in a higher education or nonprofit development setting
- 2 years of supervisory experience of a fulltime staff member
- Knowledge of fundraising best practices CRM systems and donor analytics
Application Process: Priority will be given to applications received on or before May 1 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: July 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.
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Employment Type
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