Development Officer

About the role

Plans, directs, and implements annually identified activities relevant to fundraising priorities and needs for the College of Education and University Advancement. Coordinates external relations, donor programs, and events that support the fundraising work plan. Develops and implements current and new fundraising, recognition, and stewardship programs. Makes individual contacts with alumni and friends to solicit funding support for college and university priorities. Networks with department heads, faculty, and staff to facilitate resource development initiatives. Represents the college and UNI Foundation in a wide range of professional settings and to a wide range of constituents.

Frequent overnight travel will be necessary.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and implement fundraising activities aligned with annual priorities for the College of Education and University Advancement.
• Coordinate external relations, donor programs, and events supporting the fundraising work plan.
• Develop and implement fundraising, recognition, and stewardship programs.
• Engage alumni and friends to solicit funding for college and university priorities.
• Network with department heads, faculty, and staff to advance resource development initiatives.
• Represent the college and UNI Foundation in professional settings with diverse constituents.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience in fundraising or non-profit development working directly with donors, functioning as a key member of a fundraising/sales team, and/or similar significant direct client contact experience in sales or marketing:
  • Assistant Director: 1+ year
  • Associate Director: 2+ years
  • Director: 3+ years
  • Senior Director: 6+ years

Preferred Qualifications

• Non-profit development experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to educational excellence.
• Creativity, self-motivation, and the ability to build rapport quickly and effectively with alumni, friends, and businesses.
• For Senior Director position: additional experience in project management, implementing donor-related events, developing inter-departmental and/or intra-university collaborations and partnerships, and executing campaign management and organizational planning duties.