Director of Development, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences

Title: Director of Development, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences

Location: Denton, University of North Texas

Salary: $70,000 - 80,000

FTE: 1.000000

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.

A Tier One research university and designated a Hispanic- and Minority-Serving Institution, UNT has a legacy of excellence in education, music, the arts, business and social sciences, with growing strengths in science and engineering. Last year, students earned nearly 13,000 degrees and joined UNT's network of 480,000 alumni, fueling progress and innovation.

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 enthusiastically and strategically increase philanthropy and accelerate current momentum to propel the university's tremendous potential to new heights.

We are seeking a professional with a highly cooperative spirit, strong communication, and relationship‑building skills, a forward‑thinking approach, the ability to relate to multiple constituencies, and to represent the University with tact, diplomacy, and passion. The successful candidate will be able to convey enthusiasm for the mission and role of the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences and will, upon employment, work with the Senior Director of Development to be able to convey detailed knowledge and passion about the college's work in support of unit priorities.

The position reports to the Senior Director of Development and works collaboratively with the Director of Development, 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.
• Exceptionally strong communication skills.
• Ability to master University policies and procedures and apply these in specific situations.

• Fundraising experience for Liberal Arts and Social Science initiatives is a plus.
• 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 to foster and enhance the college's development opportunities.
• Works effectively with the Dean, Chairs, Faculty, Department heads and Advisory Board's to support programs and strategies for specific/specialized funding needs.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the university to fulfill donor goals and objectives and to implement…