Senior Director of Development II, CALS

Senior Director of Development II, CALS

Posting Number: SP005026P

Division/College: University Foundation

Department: University Development

Location: Moscow

Posting Context Statement: The Development team advances the mission of the University of Idaho Foundation by inspiring private giving among alumni, friends, corporations and foundations. By building and strengthening relationships, our donor‑centered approach connects stakeholders’ passions and philanthropic goals to opportunities to support the University of Idaho priorities.

Position Overview

This position is responsible for the management of assigned prospects through cultivation activities, face‑to‑face visits, proposal development, identification of solicitation of major gifts primarily $100,000 or more from individuals, corporations and foundations. The incumbent is a key member of the college/unit fundraising team and works collaboratively to achieve fundraising goals for the college/unit and university, additionally serving as a member of units leadership teams.

This position will have supervisory responsibilities for a unit or multiple units within the development team.

Duties

• Identify, cultivate and manage assigned prospects
• Collaborate with university leadership, development officers, academic departments and other stakeholders on fundraising campaigns and initiatives
• Develop and present fundraising proposals, typically at $100,000 or higher
• Develop and implement annual plans to raise money to resource the priorities of the department
• Build the overall fundraising program of the division, including communications, stewardship, annual giving and planned giving
• Utilize data analytics and reporting tools to track and analyze planned giving metrics, donor trends and campaign progress
• Supervise a team of development officers within a division
• Other duties as assigned

Positions at this level typically manage a portfolio of donors rated primarily at $100,000 or more. They are expected to make 80 strategic moves and open a minimum of 10 proposals. Annually they will typically raise a minimum of $2,500,000.

Required Experience

• Seven years in fundraising or related work experience such as high-level sales, marketing, constituent-based outreach
• Experience working in an environment dependent on developing and maintaining positive relationships

Required Education

• Bachelor’s Degree

Required Other

• Ability to travel
• Ability to work nonstandard business hours, including weekends and holidays
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to meet policy requirements for driving university-owned vehicles

Additional Preferred

• Education:
  
  Master’s Degree; JD Degree; CPA or CFP certification
• Experience in/with supervision of direct reports, recruiting, organizing and managing volunteers, extensive major gift fundraising, development activities in higher education, securing major gifts and/or planned gifts, public relations or marketing, database computer systems and applications, preferably with CRM systems
• Experience or degree in one of the college’s disciplines

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• None

Degree Requirement

Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire

FLSA Status

Exempt

Employee Category

Exempt

Pay Range

$125,000 annually or higher commensurate with experience

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time

Posting Date

12/02/2025

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

This in-person position is based in Moscow, Idaho. To receive first consideration, please submit a letter of qualification and current resume no later than January 11, 2026.

In your letter of qualifications (human-resources-letter-of-qualification-template.docx) using details and examples, please address all of the required and preferred qualifications for this position and how your experience and skills align.

If you would like to see the full job description, please contact Christy Day at cday.

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The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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