Director of Development, Colleges of Education and Public Affairs & Health Sciences

About the role

The University of North Texas seeks an experienced, highly motivated, goal-oriented, and energetic fundraiser with a proven track record of closing annual and major gifts and exceeding measurable performance goals. The Director of Development will join a division with dynamic and visionary leadership focused on advancing a donor-centric mission and building a vibrant team who will enthusiastically and strategically increase philanthropy and accelerate current momentum to propel the university's tremendous potential to new heights.

Responsibilities

• Identify and qualify prospects with the goal of building and managing a prospect portfolio of a minimum of 100 active prospects.
• Communicate with existing donors on a regular basis for continued cultivation and retention.
• Solicit and successfully close major gifts.
• Establish and cultivate cross-campus partnerships to identify, engage and solicit prospects for multi-disciplinary UNT initiatives.
• Works effectively with the Dean, Chairs, Faculty, Department heads and Advisory Board's to support programs and strategies for specific/specialized funding needs.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the university to fulfill donor goals and objectives and to implement appropriate stewardship and recognition.
• Actively participate in College and University events.
• Participate in and support any special project fundraising for university priorities as assigned by executive leadership.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and four years of professional experience in fundraising, donor relations, public relations, or sales: or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Knowledge, Skills And Abilities: Extensive knowledge of philanthropy and fundraising principles. Demonstrated experience in establishing and maintaining effective professional relationships with internal and external constituents. Ability to plan, organize, develop and execute strategies. Ability to mentor and coach colleagues or direct reports. Ability to manage time, personnel, financial, and physical resources effectively. Exceptional communications skills. Ability to master University policies and procedures and apply these in specific situations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Fundraising experience for Education, Public Affairs and Health Sciences initiatives a plus
• Knowledge of prospect portfolio management
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

Skills

Exceptional communications skills. Ability to master University policies and procedures and apply these in specific situations.

Benefits

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Pay

$70,000 - 80,000 FTE: 1.000000

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm; some evenings and weekends required; hybrid opportunity available.

Physical Requirements

Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing. Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers. Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another. Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Hybrid opportunity available.

Driving University Vehicle

Yes

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.

EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit – and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.