Description
POSITION SUMMARY
Reporting to the Senior Director of Development of Principal Gifts & School of Medicine & Health Sciences and the Dean of the School of Medicine & Health Sciences, the Director of Development will work closely with the Dean and faculty to enhance and support their fundraising efforts. This position is primarily responsible for the 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 School of Medicine & Health Sciences and University of North Dakota (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. This individual is responsible for building and maintaining a portfolio of 90-120 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 100-125 personal visits annually.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
FUNDRAISING
1. Work with the Senior Director of Development of Principal Gifts & School of Medicine & Health Sciences and the Dean of the School of Medicine & Health Sciences, and the School’s office of Alumni & Community Relations to create and implement a development plan for the School of Medicine & Health Sciences.
2. Work in conjunction with the Senior Director of Development of Principal Gifts & School of Medicine & Health Sciences and the Dean to establish performance goals in assigned areas, monitor progress against goals and devise strategies to ensure success in meeting these goals.
3. 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.
4. Communicate and advocate the needs of UND and the School of Medicine & Health Sciences to prospective donors.
5. Travel regionally and nationally as well as attend evening, weekend activities, and appropriate events, programs
Requirements
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Education: Bachelor’s degree required.
Experience: 3-7 years of experience in fundraising, preferably higher education or demonstrated success in customer/client relations or sales management.
PHYSICAL & COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS
Ability to operate computers, telephones, and other standard office equipment. Ability to focus and complete work in a timely manner. Ability to travel independently via car and air. Ability to occasionally bend, stoop, squat, and lift or move objects up to 10 pounds.
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
