Job No. 155748
- Job Title:
- Director of Development
- Employer:
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Arkansas Tech University
- Location:
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Russellville , AR
- Posting Date:
- 26-Jun-2025
- Description:
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Position Summary:
The Director of Development serves as a primary fundraiser for the Arkansas Tech University Foundation, reporting to the Executive Director for Development. He/she is an active member of the Advancement Team working closely with University Deans, Department heads, and faculty of both the College of Arts & Humanities and the College of Education & Health to fulfill Institutional needs. Position will require work during nights/weekends and include some travel.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Manage a portfolio of major/planned giving prospects ($25K-$1M) including alumni, parents, and friends of the university.
Work collaboratively with and in support of volunteers, other development and advancement staff, and College representatives to cultivate and solicit donors for University-wide priorities.
Monitor all prospect contacts to ensure positive and purposeful prospect and donor relations.
Focus on securing gifts for campus-wide priorities that include, but are not limited to, general endowment, academic programs, unrestricted support, facilities, and campus improvements.
Participate in all aspects of the gift cycle (Moves Management):
Initiate contacts with potential leadership and major gift donors.
Develop appropriate cultivation strategies for them, including working with volunteers.
Move potential donors in an appropriate and timely fashion toward solicitation and closure.
Stewardship of donor once gift is received.
Plan and attend University events focused on engaging prospects and fostering relationships with current constituents.
Help integrate Development efforts with the Alumni Office as well as the Advancement services Office.
Other Duties as assigned by the Executive Director of Development.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of best practices in Development.
Knowledge of integrating Development Office into the Advancement Division.
Ability to create a framework for comprehensive solicitations.
Ability to travel extensively.
Understanding of working with academic units.
Can effectively communicate the institutional message with internal and external constituents.
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree.
3-5 years successful fundraising and/or progressive sales experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's Degree.
Interest in all aspects of education and a dedication to promoting the University's fundraising priorities through developing excellent relationships with faculty, senior academic leaders, trustees, volunteers, and the Advancement team.
Successful experience in making cold calls as well as developing cultivation and solicitation strategies.
Team Player, working well with all members of the Advancement Division.
- Contact information:
- Arkansas Tech University
- Russellville, AR 72801
- United States
- Employer's Website:
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