Director of Development

Job Description

Job Description

Do you enjoy meeting new people and building relationships all while knowing you're helping to create opportunities never thought possible? The UND Alumni Association & Foundation is seeking a Director of Development to enhance and support fundraising efforts for the University of North Dakota. As the Director of Development, you’ll be at the heartbeat of helping drive and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy for the University. As an integral part of the UND Alumni Association & Foundation team, we value excellent organizational, interpersonal, and networking skills, as well as a proven ability to develop relationships and be able to achieve objectives, which are the most important characteristics of this position. POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Development   will work to enhance and support the University of North Dakota’s   fundraising efforts. This individual is primarily responsible for the identification, qualification, cultivation, and solicitation of individual prospects capable of giving in excess of $25,000. The Director of Development will be responsible for all major gifts fundraising for UND, including arranging visits with individuals, corporations, foundations and the development of proposals for private funding. This position is responsible for expanding the organization’s donor base by forging new relationships with potential donors of all levels. The Director of Development is responsible for building and maintaining a portfolio of 80-100 major gift prospects and soliciting them for multi-year pledges. The Director of Development will actively engage the prospects in the portfolio and schedule approximately 160-180 personal visits annually.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

FUNDRAISING

1. Work with the VP of Development to create and implement a development plan for fundraising efforts.
2. Work in conjunction with the VP of Development to establish performance goals in assigned areas, monitor progress against goals and devise strategies to ensure success in meeting these goals.
3. Qualify, cultivate, solicit and close major and planned gifts from individuals, corporations, foundations, and friends to reach predetermined goal while maintaining and growing existing relationships to benefit UND.
4. Communicate and advocate the needs of UND to prospective donors.
5. Traveling regionally and nationally as well as attend evening, weekend activities, and appropriate events, programs and meetings.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelor’s degree required.

Experience: 2-5 years’ experience in fundraising, preferably higher education or demonstrated success in customer/client relations or sales management.

PHYSICAL & COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS

Ability to operate computers, telephones, and other standard office equipment. Ability to focus and complete work in a timely manner. Ability to travel independently via car and air. Ability to occasionally bend, stoop, squat, and lift or move objects up to 10 pounds.

COMPETENCIES

Knowledge of fundraising process and ability to solicit donations

Excellent organizational skills

Excellent problem-solving skills

Resourceful and willing to take initiative

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to stay on task within the context of the big picture goal

Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with appropriate discretion

Demonstrated integrity

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Self-motivated and confident

Attention to detail

Ability to adjust effectively to dynamic situations

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

The UND Alumni Association & Foundation supports employees through a highly competitive total compensation package that includes competitive pay and an excellent benefits package, along with career growth opportunities, and supports work-life blend for our employees. 

Benefits at UNDAAF includes health insurance with employer contributions towards premium, retirement plan with generous employer contributions, employer paid life and long-term disability insurance, paid holidays, generous paid time off policy, EAP, UND tuition waiver, summer hours. Other elective benefits available: flexible benefits plans, dental, vision, STD, cancer care, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, voluntary life insurance for spouse and dependents

The UND Alumni Association & Foundation recognizes that work-life blend is an important component of a larger picture of life responsibilities, obligations, goals and interests. We will make every effort in creating a work-life blend model that reflects life situations while also ensuring maximum productivity.