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Job Description FUNDRAISER 4 Working Title Director, Foundation Development
Job Code 000462 Grade 25
Department Name Development - D01188 Department Head Annya Lott
Supervisor Cassie Riger Effective Date 12/11/2023
Position(s) Directly Supervised
Job Code Title FTE

Generic Scope
Technical leader with a high degree of knowledge in the overall field and recognized expertise in specific areas; problem-solving frequently requires analysis of unique issues/problems without precedent and/or structure. May manage programs that include formulating strategies and administering policies, processes, and resources; functions with a high degree of autonomy.

Custom Scope
Using advanced fundraising concepts, plans, organizes, and directs complex large-scale fundraising campaigns which include multiple components. Results have major impact on overall program goals and assignments and are typically at the "major gifts" or "corporate/foundation relations" level, including managing portfolios of donors capable of giving gifts of an agreed upon amount. May oversee work of professional and/or subordinate staff. May attend functions, meetings and serve on internal/external committees as a location representative. Position is expected to raise gift dollar amounts as established at each specialization.

Department Custom Scope
The Director of Foundation Development will report to the Senior Director of Foundation Development. This position is primarily responsible for foundation fundraising in the following areas: College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences; School of Education; School of Public Policy; University Libraries, and other central programs as needed. Please note: this is a three-year, renewable contract position which includes the same employee benefits afforded career employees.

Education & Experience Requirements

Education Requirements
Degree Requirement
Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Required

Experience Requirements
Experience Requirement
6 - 10 years of related experience. Required

License Requirements

Certification Requirements
Certification Requirement

Educational Condition Requirements
Condition Requirement

Key Responsibilities

Description % Time
Identifies, cultivates, solicits and/or stewards major gift prospects and donors.
15
Writes proposals for solicitation of individual, corporate, and/or foundation prospects.
15
Plans, organizes, and directs large-scale, fundraising campaigns which include multiple components. May serve as an expert or lead development professional in a specific academic discipline.
10
Results have a major impact on the overall goals of the/program.
10
Develops and manages dynamic portfolio to identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit and steward prospects for gifts in the agreed upon range. May include corporate and foundation prospects.
  • Develops and manages a dynamic corporation and foundation portfolio to identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit and steward prospects for gifts in the agreed upon range. May include corporate and foundation prospects.
10
Qualify major gift prospects and solicit gifts directly.
10
Ensures that predetermined fundraising goals are met and implements program activities to achieve these goals. .
10
Recruits, trains, and supports key volunteers who assist in advancement efforts.
5
May oversee the work of professional and support staff involved in the implementation of multi-component fundraising programs.
5
May attend functions, meetings and serve on internal/external committees as a representative of the location.
5
Analyzes needs and assists in the creation of strategic plans for fundraising and other advancement programs.
5

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge/Skill/Ability Requirement
Advanced knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, etc. Required
Advanced working knowledge of all aspects of the location, including current issues of concern for both the campus and/or throughout higher education/healthcare generally. Advanced working of the location, its vision, mission, goals, objectives, achievements and infrastructure. Required
Very strong skills in maintaining confidentiality. Required
Advanced written, oral and interpersonal communication skills, including political acumen, to establish and maintain good working relationships throughout the organization and with outside constituencies. Ability to make persuasive and compelling presentations of goals and objectives for a location in order to secure gifts. Required
Advanced organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills, including skill in creative and effective decision-making and problem identification/avoidance/resolution, and strong project management skills. Required
Advanced knowledge of all aspects of fundraising, donor relations, and public relations concepts, principles, procedures, and techniques. Required

Special Requirements & Conditions
Special Condition Requirement

Other Special Requirements & Conditions

Level of Supervision Received
Direction

Environment

Working Environment
Campus

Other Requirements

Items Used
  • Computer
  • Printer
  • Copier
  • Calculator

Physical Requirements
  • Bend : N/A
  • Sit : Constantly
  • Squat : N/A
  • Stand : Frequently
  • Crawl : N/A
  • Walk : Frequently
  • Climb : N/A

Mental Requirements
  • Read/Comprehend : Constantly
  • Write : Constantly
  • Perform Calculations : Frequently
  • Communicate Orally : Constantly
  • Reason & Analyze : Constantly

Environmental Requirements
  • Is exposed to excessive noise : No
  • Is around moving machinery : No
  • Is exposed to marked changes in temperature and/or humidity : No
  • Drives motorized equipment : No
  • Works in confined quarters : No
  • Dust : No
  • Fumes : No

Critical Position

Is Critical Position: Yes

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