Director of Development

JOB TITLE:   

Director of Development

JOB PURPOSE:   

The Major Gift Officer (working title of Director of Development), shall serve as a development professional for the UW Foundation with a primary focus on securing planned and major gifts ($25,000+) in support of the University of Wyoming. We are currently hiring up to four Development Officer positions, with opportunities ranging from Associate to Senior levels based on experience and qualifications. If you or someone in your network is interested in joining our team, we encourage you to apply.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Qualify, cultivate, solicit and steward planned and major gift ($25,000+) donors and donor prospects for the benefit of University of Wyoming.
• Develop high trust relationships with donors, donor prospects, campus partners, UW alumni, and friends.
• Participate as a key team member in a centralized development structure and play a critical role in building a collaborative, team-oriented environment among university leadership, faculty, and staff.
• Serve as the liaison between the UW Foundation and various campus units.
• Meet annual individual fundraising goals in addition to other performance goals – including face to face visits, substantive donor contacts, and the submission and closing of both major and planned gift proposals.
• Work closely with UW Foundation staff, deans, directors, department heads, faculty members, and athletic department staff, in the planning and identification of planned and major gift fundraising initiatives and opportunities.
• Align donor interests with UW programs and initiatives.
• Appropriately and proactively steward donors.
• Artfully ask for the right gift, at the right time, in the right manner.
• Actively participate in campus advisory board meetings and other college/unit activities. Participate in UW external relations events and activities as appropriate.
• Actively participate in UW’s prospect management/proposal-tracking program to maintain accurate prospect information and ensure appropriate cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major gifts.
• Collaborate with colleagues in discussing prospects, coordinating solicitations, and creating materials in support of college/unit fundraising efforts.
• Manage a portfolio of 100-150 donors and donor prospects.
• Other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES:  

• Service Orientation
• Oral Communication Skills
• Meeting Facilitation
• Written Communication Skills
• Collaboration
• Quality Orientation
• Teamwork

REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY: 

This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

Education: Bachelor's degree

Experience: 2-3 years of work-related experience

Required licensure, certification, registrations, or other requirements: None.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Experience with non-profits and/or higher education.
• Communication skills with an ability to write and speak persuasively about the role of philanthropy in higher education.
• Experience in development/philanthropy.
• Experience in successfully soliciting and securing planned and major gifts ($25K and larger).
• Master's, Doctoral, or professional degree.

REQUIRED MATERIALS:  

Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: cover letter, resume or C.V. and contact information for four work-related references.