Senior Director of Development
- Employer
- University of Central Missouri
- Location
- Missouri, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Aug 11, 2022
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Position Title Director of Development Working Title Senior Director of Development Department 900000-Foundation Pay Rate Commensurate with experience - $85,000 to $90,000 FTE 1.0 FLSA Exempt Position Number 997469 Classification CJS15 Special Instructions to Applicants:
A complete UCM electronic application for employment, cover letter, and resume required. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
NOTE : A background check is required for the selected candidate of this position and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check.
The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer and specifically invites applications from women, minorities, veteran status, and people with disabilities.
This is a full-time benefits eligible position. Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks paid vacation per year; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM .
Working hours:
Professional hours including travel. Bargaining Unit No Work Location Warrensburg Campus Posting Date 08/11/2022 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Position Purpose
The Senior Director of Development advances the Alumni Foundation vision of transforming the lives of UCM students and creating opportunities for them beyond what they imagined possible through fundraising for UCM’s academic programs and college initiatives. The Senior Director of Development is responsible for being a productive fundraising professional and excellent ambassador of the University of Central Missouri, as well as a direct liaison to the Alumni Foundation Board of Directors. The successful candidate will:
Develop long-term relationships for UCM with alumni and other prospective donors who have the financial capacity and desire to make major and/ or planned gifts.
Solicit and secure philanthropic contributions in support of UCM, focusing on $25,000 or more gifts, specifically for the academic programs in the College of Health, Science and Technology and the Harmon College of Business and Professional Studies.
Meet fundraising financial and productivity goals as established by the VP for Advancement/AF Executive Director.
Travel at least 35% of the time to cultivate, solicit, and steward major giving prospects. The majority of UCM’s alumni reside in the state of Missouri, but some travel across the United States is required.
Regularly contact assigned donors and prospects through a variety of communication methods, to include but not limited to, face-to-face visits, video conferencing, phone call, email, and mail.
Help provide stewardship of assigned prospects and their gifts.
Serve as a liaison to assigned UCM programs, special project campaigns, etc. Share information about the assigned program/project with other development and alumni staff.
Updates the alumni and donor computer records system with contact reports, gift solicitations/proposals, and other information.
Serve on Advancement senior staff and as the assigned liaison to the Development committee of the Alumni Foundation Board of Directors. Education & Formal Training Bachelor's degree (Specify field(s) of study below) Other Education & Formal Training
Bachelor’s degree in any field of study required.
Master’s degree in business, marketing, public relations, Not-for-Profit management, communications, or related field preferred. Computer Skills Word-Processing, Spreadsheet, Other - Enterprise Relationship program (database records system) preferred Experience
At least three (3) years of successful experience in fundraising position with responsibility of soliciting and securing $25,000+ gifts required.
Experience traveling regionally and nationally preferred.
Demonstrate successful experience and attributes including:
Ability to solicit and close major gifts and pledges (gift amounts of five, six, and seven figures).
Ability to effectively present a compelling case for support and persuade individuals to make charitable contributions in support of the university.
Friendly personality.
Professional presence and appearance .
Excellent conversation skills .
Enjoys travel.
Enjoys calling and meeting new people.
Trustworthy and reliable.
Excellent verbal and writing skills.
Well organized and attentive to detail.
Timely in following up with donors and prospects.
Works well with others and is a team player. Other Experience Licenses, Certificates, Registrations, & State/Federal Requirements of Position: Criminal History check, Driver's license Other Licenses, Certificates, Registrations, & State/Federal Requirements Special Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge: Attention to detail, Budget-related skills, Communication skills, including oral, written, and/or nonverbal, Knowledge of a University environment preferred, Human Relations/Interpersonal skills, Leadership skills: organization/meeting facilitation/project leadership, Management and/or administration skills, Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and meet deadlines, Maintain confidentiality Other Special Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge
Mental skills, including concentration, memory, complex decision making, analytical thinking, and/or conceptual thinking.
Strong organizational skills.
Team-player
Ability to work independently.
Demonstrated high level customer/client service and response.
Forward looking thinker, who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions.
Ability to professional, tactful and diplomatic.
Ability to learn, explain and maintain current knowledge of Foundation fundraising policies. Specify sensory abilities: Physical & Environmental Factors: Other Physical & Environmental Factors Lifting weight Special Working Conditions: Travel required, Professional appearance, Work in stressful conditions Other Special Working Conditions
Irregular work hours – Evenings and weekends as needed. Ability to Keyboard No keyboarding test required. Special Qualifications: Other Special Qualifications Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Position Information
Position Title Director of Development Working Title Senior Director of Development Department 900000-Foundation Pay Rate Commensurate with experience - $85,000 to $90,000 FTE 1.0 FLSA Exempt Position Number 997469 Classification CJS15 Special Instructions to Applicants:
A complete UCM electronic application for employment, cover letter, and resume required. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
NOTE : A background check is required for the selected candidate of this position and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check.
The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer and specifically invites applications from women, minorities, veteran status, and people with disabilities.
This is a full-time benefits eligible position. Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks paid vacation per year; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM .
Working hours:
Professional hours including travel. Bargaining Unit No Work Location Warrensburg Campus Posting Date 08/11/2022 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Position Purpose
The Senior Director of Development advances the Alumni Foundation vision of transforming the lives of UCM students and creating opportunities for them beyond what they imagined possible through fundraising for UCM’s academic programs and college initiatives. The Senior Director of Development is responsible for being a productive fundraising professional and excellent ambassador of the University of Central Missouri, as well as a direct liaison to the Alumni Foundation Board of Directors. The successful candidate will:
Develop long-term relationships for UCM with alumni and other prospective donors who have the financial capacity and desire to make major and/ or planned gifts.
Solicit and secure philanthropic contributions in support of UCM, focusing on $25,000 or more gifts, specifically for the academic programs in the College of Health, Science and Technology and the Harmon College of Business and Professional Studies.
Meet fundraising financial and productivity goals as established by the VP for Advancement/AF Executive Director.
Travel at least 35% of the time to cultivate, solicit, and steward major giving prospects. The majority of UCM’s alumni reside in the state of Missouri, but some travel across the United States is required.
Regularly contact assigned donors and prospects through a variety of communication methods, to include but not limited to, face-to-face visits, video conferencing, phone call, email, and mail.
Help provide stewardship of assigned prospects and their gifts.
Serve as a liaison to assigned UCM programs, special project campaigns, etc. Share information about the assigned program/project with other development and alumni staff.
Updates the alumni and donor computer records system with contact reports, gift solicitations/proposals, and other information.
Serve on Advancement senior staff and as the assigned liaison to the Development committee of the Alumni Foundation Board of Directors. Education & Formal Training Bachelor's degree (Specify field(s) of study below) Other Education & Formal Training
Bachelor’s degree in any field of study required.
Master’s degree in business, marketing, public relations, Not-for-Profit management, communications, or related field preferred. Computer Skills Word-Processing, Spreadsheet, Other - Enterprise Relationship program (database records system) preferred Experience
At least three (3) years of successful experience in fundraising position with responsibility of soliciting and securing $25,000+ gifts required.
Experience traveling regionally and nationally preferred.
Demonstrate successful experience and attributes including:
Ability to solicit and close major gifts and pledges (gift amounts of five, six, and seven figures).
Ability to effectively present a compelling case for support and persuade individuals to make charitable contributions in support of the university.
Friendly personality.
Professional presence and appearance .
Excellent conversation skills .
Enjoys travel.
Enjoys calling and meeting new people.
Trustworthy and reliable.
Excellent verbal and writing skills.
Well organized and attentive to detail.
Timely in following up with donors and prospects.
Works well with others and is a team player. Other Experience Licenses, Certificates, Registrations, & State/Federal Requirements of Position: Criminal History check, Driver's license Other Licenses, Certificates, Registrations, & State/Federal Requirements Special Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge: Attention to detail, Budget-related skills, Communication skills, including oral, written, and/or nonverbal, Knowledge of a University environment preferred, Human Relations/Interpersonal skills, Leadership skills: organization/meeting facilitation/project leadership, Management and/or administration skills, Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and meet deadlines, Maintain confidentiality Other Special Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge
Mental skills, including concentration, memory, complex decision making, analytical thinking, and/or conceptual thinking.
Strong organizational skills.
Team-player
Ability to work independently.
Demonstrated high level customer/client service and response.
Forward looking thinker, who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions.
Ability to professional, tactful and diplomatic.
Ability to learn, explain and maintain current knowledge of Foundation fundraising policies. Specify sensory abilities: Physical & Environmental Factors: Other Physical & Environmental Factors Lifting weight Special Working Conditions: Travel required, Professional appearance, Work in stressful conditions Other Special Working Conditions
Irregular work hours – Evenings and weekends as needed. Ability to Keyboard No keyboarding test required. Special Qualifications: Other Special Qualifications Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you understand that the university requires a background
check for this position and that any job offer made to the selected
candidate is contingent upon the results of this check?
- Yes
- No
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume
Company
The University of Central Missouri is an innovative school that offers a high-quality education while remaining one of the most affordable universities in the country.
The University of Central Missouri believes its responsibility is to enrich each student’s perspective through a cumulative experience that starts with academic rigor and integrates applied learning and servant-leadership opportunities. Our model of continuous learning allows each student to find and fulfill his or her own sense of purpose. By engaging students with multiple sources of learning and creating a dynamic environment that encourages individuals to find their passions and reach beyond themselves, UCM prepares students by giving them knowledge and experiences that broaden and deepen their education so they may flourish in a world of accelerated change.
The University of Central Missouri has two campus locations, a site office at Whiteman Air Force Base and an online presence. Both UCM campuses are centrally located in Missouri, which means you're close to just about everything.
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