Director of Development - NCoBPA

Job Description

Job Description

Director of Development for the Nistler College of Business & Public Administration

Do you have the drive to raise the bar higher for one of the top business schools in the nation?

The UND Alumni Association & Foundation is seeking a Director of Development to enhance and support fundraising efforts for the Nistler College of Business & Public Administration.

As the Director of Development, you’ll be at the heartbeat of helping drive and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy for the Nistler College. As an integral part of the UND Alumni Association & Foundation team, we value excellent organizational, interpersonal, and networking skills, as well as a proven ability to develop relationships and be able to achieve objectives, which are the most important characteristics of this position.

If you’re ready to drive transformational giving and be part of a dedicated team, apply today and help shape the future of business education at UND!

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Associate VP of Development & Gift Planning, the Director of Development will work closely with the Dean of the Nistler College of Business and Public Administration to enhance and support their fundraising efforts. The Director of Development will be responsible for major gift fundraising within the Nistler College of Business and Public Administration, including arranging cultivation and solicitation visits with individuals, corporations, foundations, and the development of proposals for private funding. This position is responsible for the qualification, cultivation, and solicitation of individual prospects capable of giving in excess of $25,000. The Director of Development 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 Associate VP of Development & Gift Planning and the Dean to establish performance goals in assigned areas, monitor progress against goals and devise strategies to ensure success in meeting these goals.

2. Execute fundraising strategies for Nistler College of Business & Public Administration.

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 Nistler College of Business & Public Administration.

5. Travel regionally and nationally, as well as attendance at evening, weekend activities, and appropriate college events, programs and meetings is required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT

Education : Bachelor’s degree required.

Experience : Minimum of 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

Demonstrate 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

The UND Alumni Association & Foundation supports employees through a highly competitive total compensation package that includes competitive pay and an excellent benefits package, along with career growth opportunities, and supports work-life blend for our employees.

Benefits at UNDAAF includes health insurance with employer contributions towards premium, retirement plan with generous employer contributions, employer paid life and long-term disability insurance, paid holidays, generous paid time off policy, EAP, UND tuition waiver, summer hours. Other elective benefits available : flexible benefits plans, dental, vision, STD, cancer care, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, voluntary life insurance for spouse and dependents

The UND Alumni Association & Foundation recognizes that work-life blend is an important component of a larger picture of life responsibilities, obligations, goals and interests. We will make every effort in creating a work-life blend model that reflects life situations while also ensuring maximum productivity.

Salary : $25,000