Senior Director, Prospect Strategy and Research

Title: Senior Director, Prospect Strategy and Research

Employee Classification: Sr Dir Prospect Strat and Dev

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Advancement

Sub Division-Department: UNT-Principal Gifts

Department: UNT-Principal Gifts
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Job Location: Denton

Salary: Commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

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The Division of University Advancement strives to transform lives and unlock potential through the power of philanthropy and engagement by awakening and stewarding pride and loyalty for the University of North Texas. Established in 1890, the University of North Texas is a place where students transform their lives through education and opportunity. With more than 46,000 students from across the state, nation, and world, UNT offers 240 academic programs — many nationally and internationally recognized.

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This position is responsible for enhancing, managing and supporting the Prospect Strategy and Research program with focus on leading the team, development of a strategic plan, providing highest level research, pipeline analysis, strategy recommendations, prospect identification and portfolio management for discovery, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship to drive fundraising results.

Bachelor's degree and seven years of prospect development and research experience in a non-profit or similar setting. Experience in managing teams, data analysis and translating information.

• Demonstrate commitment to the highest standard of ethical and professional conduct in accordance with the CASE Statement of Ethics, the Association of Fundraising Professionals Code of Ethical Principals and Standards, the Association of Professional Researchers for Advancement (APRA) Code of Ethics and The Donor Bill of Rights (Memberships not required).
• Demonstrate strong work ethic and entrepreneurial mentality.
• A high level of…