University of Oregon
Senior Associate Director of Development I, JSMA
University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon, United States, 97403
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Job no: 533801Work type: Officer of AdministrationCategories: Arts/Theater/Museum, DevelopmentDepartment: University AdvancementAppointment Type and Duration: Regular, OngoingSalary: Salary range starts at $71,000 - $81,000 per year; candidates with advanced skills and experience may be considered for a starting salary above this rangeCompensation Band: OS-OA08-Fiscal Year 2023-2024FTE: 1.0Application Review BeginsSpecial Instructions to Applicants:A cover letter in which you clearly describe how your knowledge, skills, and abilities prepare you for the job responsibilities and requirements outlined in the job announcement.A resume of your educational and professional work experience.Please Note: We may contact applicants who meet the minimum requirements in the job posting to request additional information for the next stage of review.Department Summary:University Advancement (UA) supports the University of Oregon’s (UO) mission of providing exceptional teaching, discovery, and service by strategically positioning the university to create awareness, build long-term relationships, and secure resources that increase understanding and further its aims. The division consists of approximately 200 employees primarily working out of Eugene, with offices in Portland and Bend. We are committed to fostering equity and inclusion in a welcoming, safe, and respectful environment that recognizes the value of all members of our community.The Office of Development as part of University Advancement has a mission to maximize philanthropic impact at the University of Oregon. We do this by identifying, connecting, and engaging alumni and friends around the globe with their passions to advance the vision and priorities of the university.Position Summary:The Senior Associate Director of Development works as part of Development to promote university fundraising priorities and image to alumni, parents, and friends of the university. The senior associate director will be assigned to a specific unit and is responsible for the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors and new prospects. This position will concentrate equally on maturing the donor pipeline (concentrating on individuals in the “Discovery” pool and soliciting gifts from $25k to $100k), building a major gift ($100k+) portfolio, and meeting the development goals of the unit.This position is field-oriented, requiring frequent travel and direct contact with donors and donor prospects. The senior associate director works collaboratively with colleagues in the assigned unit, Development, and across the university to identify new prospects and strategically cultivate alumni, parents, and friends. The senior associate director will be responsible for meeting fundraising goals as they relate to the strategic needs of the university and the assigned unit, priority, or region. Performance as measured against these goals will be evaluated annually.Reporting jointly to the Executive Director, JSMA, and the Associate Vice President for Development - Academics, this position leads the JSMA development program and is responsible for managing all fundraising activity, including representing the museum in development meetings on campus and setting fundraising goals and strategies in conjunction with leadership in the museum and Development.Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree, or equivalent combination of skills and experience.Two years of professional experience in frontline fundraising OR five years of experience in direct relationship building via a closely related field such as corporate sales as well as significant volunteer experience.Experience in prospect identification, cultivation, and solicitation with the ability to build relationships with donors and prospects connected with the university.Demonstrated ability to develop strategies for reaching and engaging with all assigned prospects.Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with faculty, staff, fundraising colleagues, and others.Ability and willingness to learn the history of the university and its mission, demographics, faculty, and current programs/departments.Ability to manage people and/or programs.Ability to successfully recruit and onboard volunteers.Strong ability to use natural inclinations and abilities of deans and faculty members to cultivate and solicit donors.Strong ability to match pipeline strength, donor interests, and philanthropic priorities in strategic planning.Ability to interact, communicate, and work effectively with individuals, recognizing and respecting each person's many and varied identities.Commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.Ability to travel.Preferred Qualifications:Successful close of multiple major gifts ($100k) or gifts of equivalent significance.Experience working for an art museum or in a related arts field that includes engagement of collectors and familiarity with the international arts world.FLSA Exempt: YesAll offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background inquiry.The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit
here .The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA.
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Job no: 533801Work type: Officer of AdministrationCategories: Arts/Theater/Museum, DevelopmentDepartment: University AdvancementAppointment Type and Duration: Regular, OngoingSalary: Salary range starts at $71,000 - $81,000 per year; candidates with advanced skills and experience may be considered for a starting salary above this rangeCompensation Band: OS-OA08-Fiscal Year 2023-2024FTE: 1.0Application Review BeginsSpecial Instructions to Applicants:A cover letter in which you clearly describe how your knowledge, skills, and abilities prepare you for the job responsibilities and requirements outlined in the job announcement.A resume of your educational and professional work experience.Please Note: We may contact applicants who meet the minimum requirements in the job posting to request additional information for the next stage of review.Department Summary:University Advancement (UA) supports the University of Oregon’s (UO) mission of providing exceptional teaching, discovery, and service by strategically positioning the university to create awareness, build long-term relationships, and secure resources that increase understanding and further its aims. The division consists of approximately 200 employees primarily working out of Eugene, with offices in Portland and Bend. We are committed to fostering equity and inclusion in a welcoming, safe, and respectful environment that recognizes the value of all members of our community.The Office of Development as part of University Advancement has a mission to maximize philanthropic impact at the University of Oregon. We do this by identifying, connecting, and engaging alumni and friends around the globe with their passions to advance the vision and priorities of the university.Position Summary:The Senior Associate Director of Development works as part of Development to promote university fundraising priorities and image to alumni, parents, and friends of the university. The senior associate director will be assigned to a specific unit and is responsible for the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors and new prospects. This position will concentrate equally on maturing the donor pipeline (concentrating on individuals in the “Discovery” pool and soliciting gifts from $25k to $100k), building a major gift ($100k+) portfolio, and meeting the development goals of the unit.This position is field-oriented, requiring frequent travel and direct contact with donors and donor prospects. The senior associate director works collaboratively with colleagues in the assigned unit, Development, and across the university to identify new prospects and strategically cultivate alumni, parents, and friends. The senior associate director will be responsible for meeting fundraising goals as they relate to the strategic needs of the university and the assigned unit, priority, or region. Performance as measured against these goals will be evaluated annually.Reporting jointly to the Executive Director, JSMA, and the Associate Vice President for Development - Academics, this position leads the JSMA development program and is responsible for managing all fundraising activity, including representing the museum in development meetings on campus and setting fundraising goals and strategies in conjunction with leadership in the museum and Development.Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree, or equivalent combination of skills and experience.Two years of professional experience in frontline fundraising OR five years of experience in direct relationship building via a closely related field such as corporate sales as well as significant volunteer experience.Experience in prospect identification, cultivation, and solicitation with the ability to build relationships with donors and prospects connected with the university.Demonstrated ability to develop strategies for reaching and engaging with all assigned prospects.Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with faculty, staff, fundraising colleagues, and others.Ability and willingness to learn the history of the university and its mission, demographics, faculty, and current programs/departments.Ability to manage people and/or programs.Ability to successfully recruit and onboard volunteers.Strong ability to use natural inclinations and abilities of deans and faculty members to cultivate and solicit donors.Strong ability to match pipeline strength, donor interests, and philanthropic priorities in strategic planning.Ability to interact, communicate, and work effectively with individuals, recognizing and respecting each person's many and varied identities.Commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.Ability to travel.Preferred Qualifications:Successful close of multiple major gifts ($100k) or gifts of equivalent significance.Experience working for an art museum or in a related arts field that includes engagement of collectors and familiarity with the international arts world.FLSA Exempt: YesAll offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background inquiry.The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit
here .The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA.
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