Director, Fundraising ​/ Charity, Non-Profit & Social Impact

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Director of Advancement

Academic Staff

Regular

Gift Officer I

Unit

Description:

At The University Of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, The Division Of University Advancement (UA) Has The Privilege Of Championing One Of The Country’s Leading Research Universities. In Collaboration With Our Internal And External Stakeholders, We Maximize Private Support For UWM’s Schools, Colleges, Units And Programs Through a Comprehensive Development And Alumni Relations Program That:

• Promotes a university-wide culture of philanthropy and stewardship
• Engages alums through high impact and highly visible programs and services
• Supports and fosters investment in campus priorities
• Respects donors’ philanthropic interests and passions
• Provides a joyful giving experience
• Complies with relevant professional codes of conduct and ethics
• Holds parties accountable for meeting goals and objectives

The Gift Officer I – Director of Advancement – identifies and cultivates relationships with donor prospects at major, principal and/or estate giving levels, develops and implements fundraising plans, and works collaboratively with other Advancement staff to meet predefined gift contribution goals.

This position is a member of the frontline development team whose primary responsibility is revenue generation through relationship-based fundraising activities. This individual manages a portfolio of 75 - 125 high-capacity, high-affinity prospects and develops a strategy for each prospect moving them closer to gift solicitation. This individual is strategic and thoughtful, using their strong communication and interpersonal skills to meet metrics as set forth by the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Development, being as productive as possible while employing efficient strategies for success.

The Director of Advancement’s primary responsibilities include comprehensive management of a portfolio of donors and prospects to meet goals in all stages of the donor cycle qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship, as well as creating custom strategies for approaching donors and prospects. Critical to success, eligible candidates will have the ability to work independently, proactively, and creatively while demonstrating motivation to achieve established annual fundraising goals and metrics.

The Director of Advancement must demonstrate knowledge and proficiency in using database solutions to execute strategies with prospects and donors and to track relationship status and produce efficient results. It is critical that the individual embraces UWM’s University Advancement’s data-driven culture.

UWM’s University Advancement’s University Wide Fundraising Model Requires Eligible Candidates To Be Both Adaptable And Have a Genuine Desire To Learn About People, Organizations, And Opportunities. Gift Officers Are Asked To Become Subject Matter Experts In a Fundraising Program Area, Versus Being Assigned To a Particular Unit Of The University. To Best Succeed In The UWM UA Environment, Specific Qualifications Include:

• the ability to conceive and ask thoughtful questions and to adjust communication and engagement strategies to meet philanthropic goals;
• excellent listening skills and a professional who prioritizes long-term partnerships over transactional fundraising;
• strategic thinking skills and being informed on fundraising trends and donor behavior; and
• problem solving abilities that assist in overcoming challenges.

Successful candidates will need to adopt a team-centric approach, create partnerships, and strong, trusting relationships with…