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Senior Director of Development, G. Brint Ryan College of Business

University of North Texas System, Denton, Texas, United States, 76205

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Senior Director of Development, G. Brint Ryan College of Business Employee Classification:

Sr Dir Development Fundraising Campus:

University of North Texas Division:

UNT-Advancement SubDivision-Department:

UNT-Major Gifts Department:

UNT-Major Gifts-Gen-170520 Job Location:

Denton Salary:

$100,000 - $110,000 FTE:

1.000000 Retirement Eligibility:

ORP Eligible Position Overview The Senior Director of Development will work in consultation and in close coordination with the Executive Director of Development and the Ryan College of Business Dean to design and implement a comprehensive development program to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward prospects and donors for major gifts in support of college priorities. The Senior Director works in a collegial and supportive manner with colleagues and donors to maximize giving to the university and coordinates with UNT’s annual giving, corporate and foundation relations, and planned giving units. The Senior Director collaborates with UNT’s advancement services, donor relations, and communications teams to implement effective recognition and messaging. The Senior Director proactively supports the mission of the Division of University Advancement and is perceived to be an ambassador for the Division of University Advancement and the University as a whole. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's Degree and seven years' of professional experience in fundraising, donor relations, public relations, or sales; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 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 attend numerous off-site events and meetings, travel, and work evenings and weekends as necessary. Ability to establish and maintain cordial, productive, and professional working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Exceptional communications skills. Ability to master University policies and procedures and apply these in specific situations. Ability to exercise resourcefulness and good judgment. Ability to manage multiple streams of work. Demonstrated excellent analytical skills, problem solving ability and strong critical thinking skills. Preferred Qualifications An ability to work independently, take initiative, use sound judgment, and make good decisions. An ability to plan, coordinate, and collaborate with development colleagues, faculty, staff, and volunteers. An ability to communicate internally and externally with tact and diplomacy. An ability to relate fundraising programs to university goals and objectives. Supervisory experience that includes hiring, managing, training, and mentoring development directors and administrative staff. Superior verbal and written communication skills. Excellent organizational skills and an ability to set priorities, organize workload, handle multiple responsibilities, and meet deadlines. An ability to effectively plan and organize meetings and develop presentation materials. Experience with Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge/NXT or other CRM. Job Duties: Communicate with existing donors on a regular basis for continued cultivation and retention. Identify and qualify prospects with the goal of building and managing a prospect portfolio of a minimum of 50-100 active prospects. Solicit and successfully close major gifts. Work effectively with the Dean, Chairs, Faculty, Department heads, and Advisory Board’s to develop programs and strategies for specific/specialized funding needs. Manage Director of Development in collaboration with the Executive Director of Development. Work in coordination with the Executive Director of Development to design, plan, and implement a development program to foster and enhance development opportunities. Establish and cultivate cross-campus partnerships to identify, engage, and solicit prospects for multi-disciplinary UNT initiatives. Collaborate with colleagues across the university to fulfill donor goals and objectives and to implement appropriate stewardship and recognition. Actively participate in College and University events and participate in any special project fundraising for university priorities as assigned by executive leadership. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm; some evenings and weekends required. Driving University Vehicle: Yes Security Sensitive: This is a Security Sensitive Position. Special Instructions: Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. Benefits: For information regarding our Benefits, click

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