Director of Development for DCSTEM
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Little Rock, AR - USA
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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 8900 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 Rocks thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and states growing profile as a regional leader in research technology transfer economic development and job creation.
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- Bachelors Degree;
- 13 years of professional experience in program management recruiting sales/fundraising or business development in an academic or business setting.
- 3 years of fundraising or development experience;
- Understanding of large complex decentralized public higher education institutions.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop and manage a dynamic portfolio of major gifts ($10000) 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 Donaghey College of Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics priorities;
- Tailor cultivation and solicitation efforts to align with donor interests and the Colleges strategic goals;
- Personally qualify prospective donors as major gift or planned giving candidates.
- 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.
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- 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 drivers license with the ability to travel in and out of state including overnight stays.
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All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
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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.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law including age race color national origin disability religion protected veteran status military service genetic information sex sexual preference or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex may be sent to the Universitys Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.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.
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About Company
UACCB is a two-year, accredited Arkansas community college with on-campus and online classes offering a variety of degrees and technical certificates.
