Director of Development, Engineering

Position

Director of Development

External Relations at the University of Virginia (UVA) and the UVA School of Engineering and Applied Science is seeking a highly qualified candidate to fill the role of Director of Development
. The University of Virginia has a strong advancement community, with a robust central advancement organization, 12 University schools, and more than 25 University-related programs. UVA offers a wide variety of career opportunities and a supportive environment for professional growth and development.

The Director of Development will play a leadership role on a lean and growing, highly integrated, and collaborative advancement team pursuing ambitious fundraising and donor engagement goals after the conclusion of the University s multi-billion-dollar Honor the Future campaign. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional to contribute to the academic and research missions of UVA Engineering. The Director of Development will be an integral part of External Relations and will collaborate with a broad range of Advancement colleagues and services.

Success in this role requires the Director of Development to work collaboratively with alumni, parents, friends, corporations, foundations, and other key constituents to solicit, secure, and steward six-figure and above major and principal gifts for UVA Engineering. A primary objective will be to advance the mission, vision, and short- and long-term goals of UVA and the School of Engineering, using agreed-upon metrics and accountability.

The Director will also serve as a member of the External Relations team and collaborate with peers in prospect strategy development and prospect management, planned giving, reunion giving, University priorities, and other relevant partners.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong interest in engineering and applied science and a willingness to grasp details about the work at the School. The successful candidate will have the ability to travel frequently domestically and participate in occasional evening and weekend work. A valid driver s license is required.

UVA Engineering is one of the nation s oldest and most respected engineering schools, with a mission to make the world a better place by creating and disseminating knowledge and preparing future engineering leaders. Outstanding students and faculty from around the world choose UVA Engineering because of its growing and internationally recognized education and research programs. UVA is among the top engineering schools in the United States for four-year graduation rate and for Ph.D. enrollment growth.

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• Creating and executing fundraising plans that achieve or exceed metrics and goals, utilizing best practices in major giving, including identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major and principal gift donors.
• Assisting UVA Engineering leadership and the Executive Director of Development in developing and executing program funding priorities, plans and cases for support.
• Staffing and supporting School leadership through regular communication, collaboration, and strategy development.
• Collaborating with academic departments in the School of Engineering, focusing on working with department chairs on major giving, stewardship, and strategic development planning.
• Traveling regionally, ideally within the West Coast, to establish long-term partnerships, create outstanding constituent experiences, create volunteer leadership opportunities, and strengthen relationships to fund immediate and long-term goals of the School and University.
• Managing special projects in collaboration with the Executive Director to advance development priorities and new initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor s degree
• Experience:
  
  At least eight years of experience

• Master s degree
• Prior experience in nonprofit or higher education fundraising
• Experience staffing senior leaders and volunteers
• Experience working with academic leaders, serving as program fundraising lead
• Initiative and flexibility in evolving fundraising initiatives
• High integrity and the ability to balance the big picture with attention to detail
• Experience using data to evaluate and plan
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience mentoring junior professionals in a matrixed organization
• Preference for prior experience on the West Coast

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The role may require travel and occasional evening or weekend work.

• $110k - $130k, commensurate with education and experience.

• This is an exempt-level, benefited position.
• This is a restricted position, dependent on funding availability.
• UVA External Relations supports a flexible workplace. Team members must have access to a secure home office with high-speed internet and work with others using various technologies. The…