Director of Development, Colleges of Education and Public Affairs & Health Sciences

Title: Director of Development, Colleges of Education and Public Affairs & Health Sciences

Employee Classification: Director, Development

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Advancement

Sub Division-Department: UNT-Major Gifts

Department: UNT-Major Gifts-Gen-170520

Job Location: Denton

Salary: $70,000 - 80,000

FTE: 1.0

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

The University of North Texas seeks an experienced, highly motivated, goal-oriented, and energetic fundraiser with a proven track record of closing annual and major gifts and exceeding measurable performance goals. The Director of Development will join a division with dynamic and visionary leadership focused on advancing a donor-centric mission and building a vibrant team who will strategically increase philanthropy and accelerate current momentum to propel the university’s tremendous potential to new heights.

The successful candidate will convey enthusiasm for the mission and role of the Colleges of Education and Public Affairs & Health Sciences, work with the Senior Director of Development, and represent the University with tact, diplomacy, and passion.

The position reports to the Sr. Director of Development and works collaboratively with the Dean, Faculty, and University volunteers.

Bachelor’s degree and four years of professional experience in fundraising, donor relations, public relations, or sales, or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

• Extensive knowledge of philanthropy and fundraising principles.
• Demonstrated experience in establishing and maintaining effective professional relationships with internal and external constituents.
• Ability to plan, organize, develop and execute strategies.
• Ability to mentor and coach colleagues or direct reports.
• Ability to manage time, personnel, financial, and physical resources effectively.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Ability to master University policies and procedures and apply these in specific situations.

• Fundraising experience for Education, Public Affairs and Health Sciences initiatives.
• Knowledge of prospect portfolio management.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

• Identify and qualify prospects with the goal of building and managing a prospect portfolio of a minimum of 100 active prospects.
• Communicate with existing donors on a regular basis for continued cultivation and retention.
• Solicit and successfully close major gifts.
• Establish and cultivate cross-campus partnerships to identify, engage and solicit prospects for multi-disciplinary UNT initiatives.
• Coordinate with supervisor to support a development program that fosters and enhances the college’s development opportunities.
• Work effectively with the Dean, Chairs, Faculty, Department heads and Advisory Boards to support programs and strategies for specific/specialized funding needs.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the university to fulfill donor goals and objectives and implement stewardship and recognition.
• Actively participate in college and university events.
• Participate in and support any special project fundraising for university priorities as assigned by executive leadership.

Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing. Repeating motions that may include wrists, hands and/or fingers. Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another. Communicating with others to exchange information.

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm; some evenings and weekends required; hybrid opportunity available.

Yes

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. Additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.

Benefits information is available through the University of North Texas System.

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit discrimination, harassment, or retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status. The University promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate.