What are the responsibilities and job description for the Development Professional position at KU Endowment?
Development Professional, School of Engineering
Department : Development
Reports to : Development Director and Team Leader, School of Engineering
FLSA Status : Exempt
The anticipated salary for this position starts at $80,600 for the Associate Development Director role and ranges up to $97,500 for the Development Director role. The final pay will be determined based on several factors, including qualifications, experience, education, and years within the job or industry, with a strong emphasis on maintaining internal equity.
Who we are and what we're about :
KU Endowment is an independent, nonprofit organization and the official fundraising foundation for the University of Kansas. We partner with donors in providing philanthropic support to build a greater KU.
As an employee of KU Endowment, you'll witness firsthand the power of our donors' generosity. You will join a talented and fun group of people who are inspired to help KU through the support of loyal alumni and friends. This support fuels excellence, enabling students and faculty to develop innovative programs and research that distinguish the university. We connect the philanthropic passions of donors with the needs of students, faculty and programs - and everyone benefits.
People are engaged. Purpose is ignited. Lives are changed.
Our commitment to Culture and Belonging :
At KU Endowment, we recognize that we best achieve our mission of building a greater University of Kansas by embracing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to cultivating a people-centered environment that is welcoming to the spectrum of differences among us in an atmosphere of respect and fairness. Accordingly, our staff, Board of Trustees, volunteers and donors will work together to create a more representative, equitable and inclusive KU Endowment.
What we are looking for :
Full-time professional fundraising position responsible for the organization, implementation, and direction of a comprehensive major-gift development program for raising private gifts to the KU Endowment Association, in support of the School of Engineering and the University of Kansas. This is a critical time at KU Endowment as we're in the public phase of an ambitious fundraising campaign aimed at elevating the University. Candidates should be highly motivated to support the University mission and elevate KU School of Engineering.
The individual in this position is expected to embrace KU Endowment's stated core values - collaboration, curiosity, empowerment, and excellence - and demonstrate support for them through professional interactions and activities.
What's a typical day look like?
- Actively identifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards an appropriate portfolio of major-gift donors and prospects.
- Position requires an extensive amount of time out of the office traveling to meet development goals, as well as periodic weekend and evening donor events in support of the dean and department chairs.
- Collaborates effectively and professionally with development colleagues and university partners to ensure donor interests are a fundamental priority.
- Maintains an up-to-date and accurate portfolio of donors and prospects through timely database updates of donor interactions and prospect stages.
- Works with the dean, department chairs, Endowment officers and professional staff, University administrators, faculty, and volunteer leaders as needed to meet development goals.
- Assists with developing and implementing annual and long-range goals, objectives, and strategies to meet the private support needs of the School of Engineering consistent with the overall plan of KU Endowment.
- Serves as liaison between Endowment team and KU Engineering department chairs and advisory boards to inform and define areas of need and facilitate communication in both directions.
- Assists with supervision of the development administrator who provides administrative support for this constituent area.
- Performs such other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Development Director and Team Leader and other Senior Development Staff.
- Upholds the highest level of professionalism, integrity, and judgment as a member of the KU Endowment team.
- Regular and reliable attendance is essential for this position.
What's required to be considered :
Associate Development Director - At least two years of professional experience in higher education fundraising. This may be substituted for five or more years of professional experience in an area with strong similarities to development work. Major gift experience preferred.
Development Director - At least five years of professional experience in higher education fundraising. This may be substituted for seven or more years of professional experience in an area with strong similarities. Major gift experience required. Must have success managing a diverse portfolio.
Physical Requirements :
We've got you covered :
KU Endowment offers a competitive salary with an excellent benefit package including :
Sounds good, right? What's next?
Please include your resume and cover letter when applying for this position on our website at .
Questions regarding this vacancy may be addressed to :
Charo Kelley
Director, Development Talent Acquisition, Culture & Employee Belonging Lead
KU Endowment
PO Box 928
Lawrence, KS 66044-0928
Email : ckelley@kuendowment.org
Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. Because of the sensitive nature of KU Endowment business and the importance of our reputation with donors, KU Endowment conducts a comprehensive review of applicants. By submitting your application, you authorize us to conduct reference checks and a review of available public information. Employment is contingent upon background and reference checks that KU Endowment finds acceptable.
Salary : $97,500