Director of Development Tickle College of Engineering
Director of Development 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 Director of Development for the Tickle College of Engineering (TCE). Reporting to the Senior Director of Development the Director of Development is responsible for securing philanthropic gifts that impact TCEs strategic funding priorities as identified by academic and Office of Advancement role will focus primarily on identifying assessing cultivating strategizing soliciting and securing major planned and principal gift commitments that support TCE which include but are not limited to individual gifts and multiyear pledges for endowed and nonendowed allocations.
Responsibilities
Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Fundraising: Manage a portfolio of new prospects through an active schedule of identification assessment cultivation solicitation negotiation and stewardship. Build relationships among prospective donors alumni and volunteers to support programs and priorities. Negotiate and close philanthropic gifts with an emphasis on commitments of $100000 or more. The ability and willingness to travel (up to 50 including multiple overnights.
Strategy: Design and implement fundraising strategies to secure major and principal gifts for the Tickle College of Engineering which requires robust written and oral communication skills.
Collaboration: Partner with advancement colleagues across campus and the UT System on shared prospects funding priorities and donor stewardship to maximize giving potential for the Tickle College of Engineering and the University of Tennessee. This includes occasional evening and weekend event participation and attendance.
Administration & Leadership: Maintain accurate information on selected donors and prospects including contact reports in CRM system. Interact with development officers and academic leadership as appropriate. Potentially serve as the Engineering Development liaison to one or more academic departments or programs.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
The candidate who fills the Director of Development position is required to have:
- Bachelors Degree
- 5 years if experience or an advanced degree with 3 years of experience in development sales marketing a higher education environment or a related field
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.
Preferred Education and Experience
In addition to meeting the required qualifications the preferred candidate will have:
- Demonstrated ability to secure major gifts from individuals corporations foundations and other private funding sources
- Knowledge of fundraising approaches specific to higher education institutions
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with academic leadership faculty colleagues prospects and donors in a wide range of roles
Application Process: Priority will be given to applications received on or before April 14 2025 via our Taleo application system. Applications must include a completed candidate profile cover letter resume and contact information for three professional 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: June 1 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 insuranceplans
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.
Knoxville 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:
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Employment Type
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