Senior Director of Development, College of Arts and Sciences

The University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc (UTFI) seeks a Senior Director of Development for the College of Arts & Sciences on the University of Tennessee, Knoxville campus. Reporting to the Executive Director of Development, the Senior Director of Development is responsible for providing strategic leadership towards the development efforts within the College of Arts and Sciences.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Fundraising: Identify, solicit and steward alumni and friends to secure substantial philanthropic resources that will profoundly benefit the College of Arts and Sciences students and faculty, enabling the unit to reach its full potential. Annual goals will be set with the Executive Director each year, likely 100 meaningful meetings, $3 million in dollars raised, and 17 proposals delivered.

Stewardship and Administration: Manage an assigned donor portfolio of up to 90 constituents, including alumnae, parents, and friends. Partner with the Executive Director, Advancement and CAS leadership in campaign planning and execution of It Takes a Volunteer campaign. Partner with academic leadership consisting of 1 Executive Dean, 3 Divisional Deans, and 21 Department

Heads, to include travel, in cultivating and closing meaningful philanthropic investment in support of campaign priorities. Manage, coach, and lead three direct reports by analyzing year-to-date progress toward goals, prioritizing prospects and projects; approving personnel requests; managing individual budgets and corresponding travel plans, and additional duties as it relates to supervision.

Required Education and Experience

The candidate who fills the Senior Director of Development position is required to have:

• Bachelor's degree

• Proven successful track record of 7+ years' experience in major gift fundraising or a combination of major gift fundraising and annual giving, planned giving, volunteer management, stewardship, communications, or other Advancement related areas of work

• 2 or more years of experience in direct supervision role

• Collaborative and motivated sales mentality with the ability to provide strategic leadership. Strong customer service orientation; strong oral and written communications skills; customer-centered thinking.

• An individual with talents in leadership, collaboration, organization, and strategic thinking

Ability and willingness to travel extensively

A valid driver's 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 5 years of experience.

Preferred Education and Experience

In addition to meeting the required qualifications, the preferred candidate will have:

• Master's degree

• Experience in and/or direct familiarity with capital campaigns, annual giving, and planned giving

• Knowledge of fundraising databases

• Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, and related software

Ability to serve a diverse constituency

Application Process: Applications must include a completed candidate profile, cover letter, and resume. Candidates selected to move forward in the evaluation process will be asked to provide contact information for three professional references. References 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.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment visa status.

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Target Start Date: January 2025

Benefits: The Foundation's greatest asset is our team. Foundation employees are eligible for a comprehensive suite of benefits that includes:

• Generous paid leave , accruing up to 24 days of vacation and 12 days of sick leave annually, plus 14 paid holidays and administrative closing days

• Flexible work arrangements, offering a hybrid schedule to most team members

• Education benefits for employees and their dependents at UT System campuses

• Retirement and deferred compensation plans, including 401(k), 403(b), etc.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans

• Employee discounts to attractions, services, and goods

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The Foundation: 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. With a vision of being one of the top-performing advancement organizations in higher education, UTFI is committed to enhancing the educational landscape across the University of Tennessee campuses.

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has been advancing knowledge and enriching lives since its founding in 1794. Tennessee's flagship public research university, UT Knoxville is a diverse community whose shared commitment to discovery, creativity, and education combines with a tradition of service and engagement to carry the Volunteer spirit throughout the state and around the world. UT's campus—home to more than 36,000 students and 9,000 faculty and staff members—is part of the vibrant city of Knoxville, located on the Tennessee River with the Great Smoky Mountains nearby.

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.

The University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc. is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, and parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.