Senior Director of Advancement, College of Nursing

Position Overview

The University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc (UTFI) invites applications and nominations to fill the position of Senior Director of Advancement for the College of Nursing. Reporting to the Associate Vice Chancellor of Advancement, the Senior Director of Advancement will work alongside the Dean and other key faculty and staff to set and execute a fundraising strategy to support the priorities of the College.

Position Functions/Responsibilities

• Strategic leadership of the college’s advancement efforts
• Lead the goal setting, planning and supervision of the Advancement team
• Build and execute a strategic fundraising/advancement plan for the college alongside new dean Dr. Vinciya Pandian
• Manage a portfolio of current and prospective donors, including identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding financial investments in the college with a focus on gifts of $50,000+
• Build relationships and maintain a healthy pipeline of donors, alumni and volunteers
• Travel extensively and work flexible hours
• Supervise, coach, and motivate a team of professionals
• Serve as a key partner throughout the College and Division of Advancement, including Planned Giving, Regional, Corporate fundraisers
• Serve as the College’s lead stewardship officer, responsible for the college’s short- and long-term stewardship strategy
• Oversee board relations for the college’s volunteer/advisory board, including the key role of identifying future board contributors

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in a professional fundraising position, preferably in higher education, sales, or a similar position requiring comparable skills
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, written, and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, and other available technologies
• Ability to travel extensively and work flexible hours
• Ability to work independently or in a group setting as both a team leader and a team member
• Knowledge of fundraising best practices and procedures, including annual giving, major gifts, planned giving, and fundraising campaigns
• Ability to handle a variety of different tasks under pressure
• Ability to supervise, coach, and motivate a team of professionals
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across campus
• Positive attitude with the ability to relate well to people, especially in one-on-one settings
• Ability to work as a team player and think creatively

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree with more than 7 years of experience in a professional fundraising position, preferably in higher education, sales, or a similar position requiring comparable skills
• Microsoft Office Suite and Donor Software (preferably ACE) experience

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

Benefits

• 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