Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff
Development Director - College of Health and Human Services and College of Nursi
Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Flagstaff, Arizona, United States, 86004
Development Director - College of Health and Human Services andCollege of Nursing
Location:
College of Health & Human Svcs
Regular/Temporary:
Regular
Job ID:
608015
Full/Part Time:
Full-Time
Workplace Culture
NAU aims to be the nation's preeminent engine of opportunity,vehicle of economic mobility, and driver of social impact bydelivering equitable postsecondary value in Arizona andbeyond.
Special Information
This position is posted as
Development Director - Collegeof Health and Human Services and College of Nursing
, whichis a working title. The NAU system title for this position isDevelopment Director, Intermediate
.
This position is a hybrid position which allows the incumbentto complete their work at both an NAU site, campus, or facilityand
at a non-centralized site with or withoutaccommodation.
Job Description
Northern Arizona University seeks an experienced, dynamicDevelopment Director to pursue philanthropic support fromindividuals, foundations and corporations for the College of Healthand Human Services (CHHS) and the College of Nursing (CON). CHHS isa comprehensive college with many health professional programsincluding Athletic Training, Communication Sciences and Disorders,Dental Hygiene, Allied Health, Fitness Wellness, Nutrition,Occupational Therapy, Physical Education, Physician Assistant,Physical Therapy, and Public Health. The College of Nursing offershigh-quality undergraduate and graduate nursing programs thataddress the professional healthcare needs and trends throughout theState of Arizona. Both colleges are committed to cultivating growthand program expansion is anticipated moving forward to meet growinghealth care needs in Arizona and to support NAU's strategicpriorities found in
NAU 2025 -Elevating Excellence
.
The Development Director is responsible for overall leadership andmanagement of each college's development efforts. This positionplans and directs comprehensive strategies for the identification,cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of gift prospects forCHHS and CON. Major gift development (defined at NAU as $50,000 ormore) is the primary focus of the position. Additionalresponsibilities include working with staff in Alumni Engagement,Planned Giving, Donor Relations, Annual Giving, and Corporate andFoundation Relations to meet NAU engagement and fundraising goalsand metrics. The Development Director will also participate instrategic planning and interact with volunteer and advisory boards.The CHHS and CON Development Director will collaborate and partnerwith colleagues and peers across campus while building strong donorrelationships. Significant personal interaction with alumni,friends, prospects, and donors is required.
This position reports to the associate vice president of collegefundraising with a dotted reporting line to the CHHS and CONdeans.
Fundraising - 65%
Prioritize, engage, and manage a major gifts portfolio of 50-70prospects capable of philanthropically supporting CHHS and CONpriorities.
Annually visit 150 prospects, solicit at least 20, and close aminimum of 8 major gifts of $50,000 or more in support of CHHS andCON and comprehensive campaign priorities.
Responsible to raise $1.5M toward Advancement | Foundationfundraising targets.
Responsible for the overall leadership and management of CHHSand CON development program efforts including coordination of thecultivation-solicitation-stewardship cycle.
Work with CHHS and CON leadership to support top priorities,and coach internal partners on fundraising strategies, and ensureall parties understand plans and timetables.
Facilitate interaction with prospects for the CHHS and CONdeans, faculty, staff, and other natural partners.
Participate fully in the university's comprehensive fundraisingprogram including its prospect management system.
Serve as a strategic partner to Advancement | Foundationcolleagues by providing timely updates and recommendations on CHHSand CON programs and initiatives.
Produce strategy and meeting reports to capture a detailedhistory of donor engagement effectiveness.
Planning and Goal Setting - 20%
Develop an understanding of the mission and goals of NAU,including knowledge of CHHS and CON and their various units andmajor entities within the University.
Work with CHHS, CON, and NAU leadership, along with CHHS andCON faculty and staff, to identify prospective donors, establishstrategic fundraising plans, and execute cultivation/solicitationstrategies.
Help set and meet goals for visits, contacts, and fundraisingtargets; then be directly accountable for the goals.
Communicating and Marketing - 5%
Collaborate with Advancement | Foundation leadership and CHHSand CON deans to set and communicate fundraising priorities andvision for meeting NAU's strategic goals with internal and externalstakeholders.
Work with volunteers, advisory board members, and FoundationBoard members to promote CHHS AND CON and NAU.
Stewardship - 5%
Collaborate with CHHS, CON leadership, and Director of DonorRelations on a comprehensive stewardship program to acknowledge andthank donors.
Other - 5%
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in relevant field; and
Minimum of three to five years' experience as a front-linefundraiser in a comprehensive development program or equivalentexperience in a related field, such as sales.
Any combination of relevant education and experience may besubstituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-yearbasis.
Preferred Qualifications
Established record of closing major gifts or revenue metricsthat support organizational priorities
Master's degree in relevant field
Experience in higher education or non-profit setting
Experience in major gift fundraising principles and practicesat a major university
Capital/comprehensive campaign experience
Experience/knowledge of Health Sciences education programs
Experience/knowledge with clinical educational needs withindiverse health care settings
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Knowledge
Working knowledge of a donor database.
Understanding of and appreciation for Northern ArizonaUniversity, its cultural and geographic specificity, and itscommitment to student success.
Direct experience with fundraising, volunteer management.
Proven ability to solicit and close philanthropic gifts at thefive and-six-figure level, or equivalent experience in a relatedfield such as sales.
Skills
Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability toinitiate, collaborate, implement, monitor, evaluate, advance, andreport on strategic plans that support the activities of, andcontribute to, NAU Advancement | Foundation's overall strategicgoals and targets.
Superior interpersonal skills with proven ability tosuccessfully interact and collaborate with varied constituencies ina professional manner, exhibiting excellent communication skills,and demonstrating tact, poise and diplomacy while working with awide variety of personalities.
Abilities
Proven ability to engage, motivate, and work with prospects,volunteers, university officials, faculty and staff or similarconstituencies.
Proven ability to work independently; a self-starter withenergy, humility, and enthusiasm.
Demonstrated team player with the ability to gain trust andconfidence of colleagues and constituents.
Experience and credibility when presenting materials to bothinternal and external constituents including individuals from avariety of diverse backgrounds.
Demonstrated commitment to excellence, honesty, transparency,and high levels of collaboration.
Must be a detail-oriented, self-starter with a demonstratedability to work independently and manage multiple projects andpriorities to meet aggressive timelines and challenging deadlineswith minimal staff support.
Background Information
This position has been identified as a safety/security sensitiveposition. Therefore, per AZ Revised Statute, Northern ArizonaUniversity requires satisfactory results for the following: acriminal background investigation, employment historyinvestigation, degree verification (in some cases) andfingerprinting. If you are applying for a job that requires a CDL,you will be required to register with the Federal Motor CarrierSafety Administration Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse and adhereto the clearinghouse requirements. Additionally, as an employer inthe state of Arizona, NAU is required to participate in the federalE-Verify program that assists employers with verifying newemployees' right to work in the United States. Finally, each yearNorthern Arizona University releases an
Annual Security Report . The report is a resultof a federal law known as the Clery Act. The report includes Cleryreportable crime statistics for the three most recent completedcalendar years and discloses procedures, practices and programs NAUuses to keep students and employees safe including how to reportcrimes or other emergencies occurring on campus. In addition, theFire Safety Report
is combined with the AnnualSecurity Report for the NAU Flagstaff Mountain Campus as thiscampus has on-campus student housing. This report discloses firesafety policies and procedures related to on-campus student housingand statistics for fires that occurred in those facilities. If youwould like a free paper copy of the report, please contact theNAUPD Records Department at (928) 523-8884 or by visiting thedepartment at 525 E. Pine Knoll Drive in Flagstaff.
Salary
Anticipated salary begins at $83,312. Annual salary commensuratewith candidate's qualifications and related experience.
FLSA Status
This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the FairLabor Standards Act (FLSA) and therefore will not earn overtime orcompensatory time for additional time worked.
Benefits
This is a Service Professional (SPF) position. NAU offers anexcellent benefit package including generous health, dental andvision insurance; participation in the Arizona State RetirementSystem or the Optional Retirement Program; 22 days of vacation and10 holidays per year; and tuition reduction for employees andqualified dependents. More information on benefits at NAU isavailable on the
Human Resourcesbenefits website . NAU is a tobacco and smoke-free campus.Service Professionals are hired on a contract basis, renewable each6 months according to
terms of theConditions of Professional Service . Employees offered aposition will be eligible for state health plans (including NAU'sBCBS Plan). New employees are
eligiblefor benefits
on the first day of the pay period following theirenrollment, after their employment date. Employees will have 31days from their start date to enroll in benefits. If a new employeechooses the ASRS retirement option, participation in the ArizonaState Retirement System, and the long-term disability coverage thataccompanies it, will begin on the first of the pay period following6 months after the new employee's start date. New employees whochoose to participate in the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP), whichis an alternative to the ASRS plan for faculty and other appointedstaff, will begin to participate on the first day of the pay periodfollowing election. Additionally, the long-term disability planthat accompanies the ORP will begin on the first day of the payperiod following election.
Learning and Development
Your career at Northern Arizona University includes the opportunityfor professional development.
New employee on-boarding training
includes courses tobe completed within the first 30 days.
Immigration Suppt/Sponsorship
NAU will not provide any U.S. immigration support or sponsorshipfor this position.
Application Deadline
September 23, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply" button onthis page. You must submit your application by clicking on the"Submit" button by midnight of the application deadline. If youneed assistance completing your application there are instructionsavailable on the
Human Resources website
or in person in theHuman Resources Department located in Building 91 on the NAU Campus- on the corner of Beaver and DuPont Streets.
If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonableaccommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contactthe Disability Resources Office at 928-523-8773,
DR@nau.edu , or PO Box 5633, Flagstaff AZ86011.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Northern Arizona University is a committed EqualOpportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. Women, minorities,veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.NAU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.
Know Your Rights Poster
NAU is an Employer of National Service. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps,and other National Service alumni are encouraged to apply.
To apply, visit
https://hr.peoplesoft.nau.edu/psp/ph92prta/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=608015&PostingSeq=1
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Location:
College of Health & Human Svcs
Regular/Temporary:
Regular
Job ID:
608015
Full/Part Time:
Full-Time
Workplace Culture
NAU aims to be the nation's preeminent engine of opportunity,vehicle of economic mobility, and driver of social impact bydelivering equitable postsecondary value in Arizona andbeyond.
Special Information
This position is posted as
Development Director - Collegeof Health and Human Services and College of Nursing
, whichis a working title. The NAU system title for this position isDevelopment Director, Intermediate
.
This position is a hybrid position which allows the incumbentto complete their work at both an NAU site, campus, or facilityand
at a non-centralized site with or withoutaccommodation.
Job Description
Northern Arizona University seeks an experienced, dynamicDevelopment Director to pursue philanthropic support fromindividuals, foundations and corporations for the College of Healthand Human Services (CHHS) and the College of Nursing (CON). CHHS isa comprehensive college with many health professional programsincluding Athletic Training, Communication Sciences and Disorders,Dental Hygiene, Allied Health, Fitness Wellness, Nutrition,Occupational Therapy, Physical Education, Physician Assistant,Physical Therapy, and Public Health. The College of Nursing offershigh-quality undergraduate and graduate nursing programs thataddress the professional healthcare needs and trends throughout theState of Arizona. Both colleges are committed to cultivating growthand program expansion is anticipated moving forward to meet growinghealth care needs in Arizona and to support NAU's strategicpriorities found in
NAU 2025 -Elevating Excellence
.
The Development Director is responsible for overall leadership andmanagement of each college's development efforts. This positionplans and directs comprehensive strategies for the identification,cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of gift prospects forCHHS and CON. Major gift development (defined at NAU as $50,000 ormore) is the primary focus of the position. Additionalresponsibilities include working with staff in Alumni Engagement,Planned Giving, Donor Relations, Annual Giving, and Corporate andFoundation Relations to meet NAU engagement and fundraising goalsand metrics. The Development Director will also participate instrategic planning and interact with volunteer and advisory boards.The CHHS and CON Development Director will collaborate and partnerwith colleagues and peers across campus while building strong donorrelationships. Significant personal interaction with alumni,friends, prospects, and donors is required.
This position reports to the associate vice president of collegefundraising with a dotted reporting line to the CHHS and CONdeans.
Fundraising - 65%
Prioritize, engage, and manage a major gifts portfolio of 50-70prospects capable of philanthropically supporting CHHS and CONpriorities.
Annually visit 150 prospects, solicit at least 20, and close aminimum of 8 major gifts of $50,000 or more in support of CHHS andCON and comprehensive campaign priorities.
Responsible to raise $1.5M toward Advancement | Foundationfundraising targets.
Responsible for the overall leadership and management of CHHSand CON development program efforts including coordination of thecultivation-solicitation-stewardship cycle.
Work with CHHS and CON leadership to support top priorities,and coach internal partners on fundraising strategies, and ensureall parties understand plans and timetables.
Facilitate interaction with prospects for the CHHS and CONdeans, faculty, staff, and other natural partners.
Participate fully in the university's comprehensive fundraisingprogram including its prospect management system.
Serve as a strategic partner to Advancement | Foundationcolleagues by providing timely updates and recommendations on CHHSand CON programs and initiatives.
Produce strategy and meeting reports to capture a detailedhistory of donor engagement effectiveness.
Planning and Goal Setting - 20%
Develop an understanding of the mission and goals of NAU,including knowledge of CHHS and CON and their various units andmajor entities within the University.
Work with CHHS, CON, and NAU leadership, along with CHHS andCON faculty and staff, to identify prospective donors, establishstrategic fundraising plans, and execute cultivation/solicitationstrategies.
Help set and meet goals for visits, contacts, and fundraisingtargets; then be directly accountable for the goals.
Communicating and Marketing - 5%
Collaborate with Advancement | Foundation leadership and CHHSand CON deans to set and communicate fundraising priorities andvision for meeting NAU's strategic goals with internal and externalstakeholders.
Work with volunteers, advisory board members, and FoundationBoard members to promote CHHS AND CON and NAU.
Stewardship - 5%
Collaborate with CHHS, CON leadership, and Director of DonorRelations on a comprehensive stewardship program to acknowledge andthank donors.
Other - 5%
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in relevant field; and
Minimum of three to five years' experience as a front-linefundraiser in a comprehensive development program or equivalentexperience in a related field, such as sales.
Any combination of relevant education and experience may besubstituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-yearbasis.
Preferred Qualifications
Established record of closing major gifts or revenue metricsthat support organizational priorities
Master's degree in relevant field
Experience in higher education or non-profit setting
Experience in major gift fundraising principles and practicesat a major university
Capital/comprehensive campaign experience
Experience/knowledge of Health Sciences education programs
Experience/knowledge with clinical educational needs withindiverse health care settings
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Knowledge
Working knowledge of a donor database.
Understanding of and appreciation for Northern ArizonaUniversity, its cultural and geographic specificity, and itscommitment to student success.
Direct experience with fundraising, volunteer management.
Proven ability to solicit and close philanthropic gifts at thefive and-six-figure level, or equivalent experience in a relatedfield such as sales.
Skills
Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability toinitiate, collaborate, implement, monitor, evaluate, advance, andreport on strategic plans that support the activities of, andcontribute to, NAU Advancement | Foundation's overall strategicgoals and targets.
Superior interpersonal skills with proven ability tosuccessfully interact and collaborate with varied constituencies ina professional manner, exhibiting excellent communication skills,and demonstrating tact, poise and diplomacy while working with awide variety of personalities.
Abilities
Proven ability to engage, motivate, and work with prospects,volunteers, university officials, faculty and staff or similarconstituencies.
Proven ability to work independently; a self-starter withenergy, humility, and enthusiasm.
Demonstrated team player with the ability to gain trust andconfidence of colleagues and constituents.
Experience and credibility when presenting materials to bothinternal and external constituents including individuals from avariety of diverse backgrounds.
Demonstrated commitment to excellence, honesty, transparency,and high levels of collaboration.
Must be a detail-oriented, self-starter with a demonstratedability to work independently and manage multiple projects andpriorities to meet aggressive timelines and challenging deadlineswith minimal staff support.
Background Information
This position has been identified as a safety/security sensitiveposition. Therefore, per AZ Revised Statute, Northern ArizonaUniversity requires satisfactory results for the following: acriminal background investigation, employment historyinvestigation, degree verification (in some cases) andfingerprinting. If you are applying for a job that requires a CDL,you will be required to register with the Federal Motor CarrierSafety Administration Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse and adhereto the clearinghouse requirements. Additionally, as an employer inthe state of Arizona, NAU is required to participate in the federalE-Verify program that assists employers with verifying newemployees' right to work in the United States. Finally, each yearNorthern Arizona University releases an
Annual Security Report . The report is a resultof a federal law known as the Clery Act. The report includes Cleryreportable crime statistics for the three most recent completedcalendar years and discloses procedures, practices and programs NAUuses to keep students and employees safe including how to reportcrimes or other emergencies occurring on campus. In addition, theFire Safety Report
is combined with the AnnualSecurity Report for the NAU Flagstaff Mountain Campus as thiscampus has on-campus student housing. This report discloses firesafety policies and procedures related to on-campus student housingand statistics for fires that occurred in those facilities. If youwould like a free paper copy of the report, please contact theNAUPD Records Department at (928) 523-8884 or by visiting thedepartment at 525 E. Pine Knoll Drive in Flagstaff.
Salary
Anticipated salary begins at $83,312. Annual salary commensuratewith candidate's qualifications and related experience.
FLSA Status
This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the FairLabor Standards Act (FLSA) and therefore will not earn overtime orcompensatory time for additional time worked.
Benefits
This is a Service Professional (SPF) position. NAU offers anexcellent benefit package including generous health, dental andvision insurance; participation in the Arizona State RetirementSystem or the Optional Retirement Program; 22 days of vacation and10 holidays per year; and tuition reduction for employees andqualified dependents. More information on benefits at NAU isavailable on the
Human Resourcesbenefits website . NAU is a tobacco and smoke-free campus.Service Professionals are hired on a contract basis, renewable each6 months according to
terms of theConditions of Professional Service . Employees offered aposition will be eligible for state health plans (including NAU'sBCBS Plan). New employees are
eligiblefor benefits
on the first day of the pay period following theirenrollment, after their employment date. Employees will have 31days from their start date to enroll in benefits. If a new employeechooses the ASRS retirement option, participation in the ArizonaState Retirement System, and the long-term disability coverage thataccompanies it, will begin on the first of the pay period following6 months after the new employee's start date. New employees whochoose to participate in the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP), whichis an alternative to the ASRS plan for faculty and other appointedstaff, will begin to participate on the first day of the pay periodfollowing election. Additionally, the long-term disability planthat accompanies the ORP will begin on the first day of the payperiod following election.
Learning and Development
Your career at Northern Arizona University includes the opportunityfor professional development.
New employee on-boarding training
includes courses tobe completed within the first 30 days.
Immigration Suppt/Sponsorship
NAU will not provide any U.S. immigration support or sponsorshipfor this position.
Application Deadline
September 23, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply" button onthis page. You must submit your application by clicking on the"Submit" button by midnight of the application deadline. If youneed assistance completing your application there are instructionsavailable on the
Human Resources website
or in person in theHuman Resources Department located in Building 91 on the NAU Campus- on the corner of Beaver and DuPont Streets.
If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonableaccommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contactthe Disability Resources Office at 928-523-8773,
DR@nau.edu , or PO Box 5633, Flagstaff AZ86011.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Northern Arizona University is a committed EqualOpportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. Women, minorities,veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.NAU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.
Know Your Rights Poster
NAU is an Employer of National Service. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps,and other National Service alumni are encouraged to apply.
To apply, visit
https://hr.peoplesoft.nau.edu/psp/ph92prta/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=608015&PostingSeq=1
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