Director of Development, Education
Company: UND Alumni Association & Foundation
Location: Grand Forks
Posted on: May 3, 2022
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Job Description:
POSITION SUMMARY Reporting to the VP of Development, the
Director of Development will work closely with the Dean of the
College of Education & Human Development, as well as faculty to
enhance and support their fundraising efforts. S/he is responsible
for the identification, qualification, cultivation, and
solicitation of individual prospects capable of giving in excess of
$25,000. The Director of Development will be responsible for all
major gifts fundraising within the College of Education & Human
Development and UND, including arranging visits with individuals,
corporations, foundations and the development of proposals for
private funding. This position is responsible for expanding the
organization's donor base by forging new relationships with
potential donors of all levels. S/he is responsible for building
and maintaining a portfolio of 80-100 major gift prospects and
soliciting them for multi-year pledges. The Director of Development
will actively engage the prospects in the portfolio and schedule
approximately 160-180 personal visits annually.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS FUNDRAISING - 100%
Work with the VP of Development and the College of Education &
Human Development to create and implement a development plan for
the College of Education & Human Development.
Work in conjunction with the VP of Development and the Dean to
establish performance goals in assigned areas, monitor progress
against goals and devise strategies to ensure success in meeting
these goals.
Qualify, cultivate, solicit and close major and planned gifts from
individuals, corporations, foundations, and friends to reach
predetermined goal while maintaining and growing existing
relationships to benefit UND.
Communicate and advocate the needs of UND and the College of
Education & Human Development to prospective donors.
Traveling regionally and nationally as well as attend evening,
weekend activities, and appropriate events, programs and
meetings.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Education: Bachelor's degree
required.
Experience: 2-5 years' experience in fundraising, preferably higher
education or demonstrated success in customer/client relations or
sales management.
COMPETENCIES Knowledge of fundraising process and ability to
solicit donations
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent problem-solving skills
Resourceful and willing to take initiative
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to stay on task within the context of the big picture
goal
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with
appropriate discretion
Demonstrated integrity
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Self-motivated and confident
Attention to detail
Ability to adjust effectively to dynamic situations
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Awareness to culturally inclusive initiatives
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Keywords: UND Alumni Association & Foundation, Grand Forks , Director of Development, Education, Education / Teaching , Grand Forks, North Dakota
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