Director of Development - Advancement Office

Department: Advancement - Finance Summary of Job Duties:

• Manage a portfolio of up to 25-30 donors, including corporate, foundation and individual supporters.
• Manage and lead logistics of UA-PTC Foundation events including Diamond Chef Arkansas, Annual Scholarship Luncheon and UA-PTC Golf Tournament.
• Develop a UA-PTC Giving Day opportunity.
• Responsible for Campus Campaign Giving Program, including marketing materials development.
• Research, write and submit funding and sponsorship proposals to private foundations, corporations and individuals.
• Prepare printed materials, including presentations, solicitation materials, communications for donor letters, e-newsletters, social media, messaging and other marketing collateral.
• Conduct direct, in-person meetings with donors and potential donors on a monthly basis
• Acknowledge and steward donors through invitations to campus events, sharing of update reports and other strategies to grow donor relationships.
• Serve as the liaison, along with VC of Advancement, with New Growth for writing state and federal grants
• Collaborate with Advancement staff/UAPTC Leadership to develop collateral materials for comprehensive campaign.

Required Qualifications: Bachelors DegreeThree years professional experience working with external audiences or in sales/business development.

Preferred Qualifications: Fundraising background is preferred. A bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, public relations, journalism or related field and three years of development and fundraising responsibilities, including special events and grant writing. The successful candidate will have exemplary command of written language across print, digital and multimedia platforms with an eye for accuracy, detail and proofing. Must be technologically savvy with the ability to work with digital platforms like Constant Contact, Donor Perfect and GiveSmart software. Demonstrated success fostering productive external relationships and working with Boards, donors, alumni, volunteers, community partners and vendors. Able to develop and work within project budgets. Must have strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills. Experience with Microsoft Office, donor management databases or other advancement information systems.

Salary Information: $76,976 Required Documents to Apply:

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)
• Resume
• Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)
• Optional Documents:
• Pre-employment Screening Requirements: Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check, Sex Offender Registry
• Constant Physical Activity: Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Standing, Talking, Walking
• Frequent Physical Activity: Grasping, Hearing, Reaching
• Occasional Physical Activity: Kneeling, Repetitive Motion
• Benefits Eligible: Yes