Director of Development, UTIA
Director of Development, UTIA
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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 University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture. Reporting to the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Development the Director of Development is responsible for fundraising and performing constituent engagement in support for UT Extension specifically the Tennessee RiverLine.
The purpose of this position is to collaborate with the UT Foundation UT Extension and internal and external stakeholders with a primary focus on Tennessee RiverLine initiatives creating and implementing fundraising strategies.
Responsibilities
Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Major Gift Fundraising: Identify research cultivate solicit and steward prospects for major gifts of $25000. Pursue planned gifts from major donors. Raise money for UT Extension programs with a primary focus on Tennessee RiverLine initiatives.
Annual Giving: Collaborate with UTIA annual giving staff to develop and execute new annual giving strategies for agriculture and natural resources and integrate UT Extension and the TN RiverLines priority to develop and launch an annual giving/membership program into existing UTIA/UTFI annual giving programs.
Administrative: Collaboration with other development officers across the UT Foundation and UTIA administration and faculty. This position will be the UTIA advancement team resident expert on UT Extension programmingespecially the Tennessee RiverLine. Responsible for educating other development officers and advancement stakeholders about UT Extension and Tennessee RiverLine programs and fundraising priorities so they may also engage their portfolios to achieve shared success.
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 a position related to development such as: fundraising sales marketing alumni engagement academic affairs or other nonprofit experience
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively and build relationships
- Proven ability to prioritize and coordinate complex projects
- Assertive sales mentality with a donor/customer centered orientation
- Ability to utilize database information to secure significant funding
- Willingness and ability for overnight travel
- Ability to work weekends as needed
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:
- Masters Degree
- Experience with donor databases higher education fundraising and/or outdoor recreation and organization/nonprofits
- Strong presentation skills
Application Process: Priority will be given to applications received on or before May 19th 2025 via our DASH 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: August 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.
UTIA The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture is dedicated to providing Real. Life. Solutions. to societys most pressing issues. Through its extensive presence across the state and global outreach efforts UTIAs work has a profound impact on agriculture research veterinary medicine Extension and more ultimately contributing to economic growth biodiversity and human and animal health.
The Tennessee RiverLine The Tennessee RiverLine is a transformative initiative of UT Extension that envisions the Tennessee River as a continuous 1.2millionacre river park spanning its 652mile reach. By fostering sustainable tourism economic development and equitable access to outdoor recreation the RiverLine enhances public health resource stewardship and community vitality. The Tennessee RiverLine helps carry out the universitys landgrant mission by collaborating with over 50 cities and counties across three states and providing technical assistance in planning design recreation management and stewardship to empower communities and enhance quality of life in the region. For more information visit .
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.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
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