Director of Philanthropic Communications

About Us - Values Overview

Department Summary

The Division of University Advancement strives to transform lives and unlock potential through the power of philanthropy and engagement by awakening and stewarding pride and loyalty for the University of North Texas.

Established in 1890 the University of North Texas is a place where students transform their lives through education and opportunity. With more than 46000 students from across the state nation and world UNT offers 240 academic programs many nationally and internationally recognized. A Tier One research university and designated a Hispanic- and Minority-Serving Institution UNT has a legacy of excellence in education music the arts business and social sciences with growing strengths in science and engineering. Last year students earned nearly 13000 degrees and joined UNTs network of 480000 alumni fueling progress and innovation.

Position Overview

The University of North Texas Division of University Advancement seeks a strategic detail oriented and donor-centered communicator and leader to serve as Director of Philanthropic Communications. Under the direction of the Executive Director & Chief Communications Strategist for Advancement this position develops and manages content that supports major gift fundraising donor stewardship and philanthropic storytelling.

The Director works in close collaboration with development officers college/unit partners and colleagues across Advancement to create high-impact donor proposal templates announcements and stories that reflect UNTs mission and the power of philanthropy. This includes leading the execution of the Advancement Gift Communications Plan coordinating messaging and donor approvals for major gift announcements and producing compelling materials that demonstrate donor impact.

The Director also contributes to division-wide projects such as the Philanthropy Annual Report donor-focused newsletters and presidential donor communications. As part of the Advancement Communications team the Director ensures that all philanthropic content aligns with UNTs voice brand and strategic priorities and supports meaningful engagement with alumni donors and friends of the university.

In addition to leading all major gift communications the Director will supervise two senior communications strategists ensuring strategic alignment and consistent messaging across annual giving donor relations and alumni engagement strengthening the divisions voice and amplifying the impact of UNTs philanthropic storytelling.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Communications Journalism Marketing Business Administration Public Relations or a related field and six years of progressively responsible professional experience; or any equivalent combination of education training and experience.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

* Knowledge of communications field.
* Ability to coordinate and supervise the work of others. to work under pressure meet deadlines conduct multiple tasks and establish and maintain effective working relationships.
* Ability to build and sustain strategic relationships.
* Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
* Ability to conceptualize write edit and oversee the creation of strategic accurate and concise content for internal and external audiences.
* Ability to plan organize and direct complex multi-unit projects and workflows.

Preferred Qualifications

* Experience in higher education philanthropy is preferred; candidates with development communications or nonprofit fundraising experience may also be considered based on the strength of their overall application and interview.
* Familiarity with CASE standards for donor recognition and stewardship.
* Experience working with fundraising databases project management tools or content management systems.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Job Duties

Strategic Leadership and Oversight
* Establish and oversee philanthropic communications strategy editorial standards and messaging frameworks used across Advancement and partner units.

Physical Requirements

Communicating with others to exchange information.
Repeating motions that may include the wrists hands and/or fingers.
Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

Environmental Hazards

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm; Typical 40-hour work week with possible flex-time schedule and hybrid work opportunities.

Driving University Vehicle

Yes

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.

Benefits

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EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit and takes actions to prevent discrimination harassment (including sexual violence domestic violence dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race color religion national origin sex age disability genetic information or veteran status in its application employment practices and facilities; nor permits race color national origin religion age disability veteran status or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice file a charge or report or testify assist or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.