Director of Development, College of Arts and Sciences

1 week ago

Knoxville, Tennessee, United States InsideHigherEd Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Development to join our team at the University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the development efforts for the College of Arts and Sciences, with a focus on securing philanthropic gifts to support the college's strategic priorities.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage a portfolio of prospects through an active schedule of solicitation, cultivation, and stewardship calls to donors and new prospects.
  • Build relationships among prospective donors, alumni, and volunteers to support programs and priorities.
  • Negotiate and close philanthropic gifts.
  • Partner with faculty and administrators to align priorities of the school/unit with donor goals and interests.
  • Work with central advancement offices to ensure that potential gift prospects are properly qualified, cultivated, and stewarded.
  • Communicate in ways that are donor-centric, while furthering the mission of the University of Tennessee.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree.
  • 5 or more years of full-time, professional experience in development, sales, or related field.
  • Aggressive sales mentality with the ability to provide strategic leadership.
  • Strong customer service orientation; strong oral and written communications skills; customer-centered thinking.
  • Ability and willingness to travel on nights and weekends.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's degree.
  • Demonstrated ability to secure major gifts from individuals, corporations, foundations, and other private funding sources.
  • Knowledge of fundraising approaches specific to an academic institution.
  • Experience in pipeline development.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with academic leadership, faculty, colleagues, prospects, and donors in a wide range of roles.
What We Offer

The University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc. is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization that serves as the preferred channel for private contributions benefiting students and faculty within the UT System. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits, including generous paid leave, flexible work arrangements, education benefits, retirement and deferred compensation plans, and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. If you are a motivated and experienced professional looking to make a difference in the lives of students and faculty, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

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