UND Alumni Association & Foundation
Director of Development - School of Medicine & Health Sciences
UND Alumni Association & Foundation, Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States, 58203
The UND Alumni Association & Foundation is seeking a Director of Development to raise funds for student support and academic programming for the one and only medical school in North Dakota. Two out of every three family physicians in the state received their medical degree from UND; you can help make a difference in shaping the future of North Dakota healthcare.
The Director of Development will carry out a thoughtful, comprehensive fundraising strategy centered around the School’s advanced medical research, education, and community health initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in fundraising and development, excellent organizational, interpersonal, and networking skills, as well as the ability to develop meaningful relationships with donors, alumni, corporate partners, and friends. This individual will also have an appreciation and personal commitment to the University of North Dakota.
POSITION SUMMARYReporting to the Senior Director of Development of Principal Gifts & School of Medicine & Health Sciences and the Dean of the School of Medicine & Health Sciences, the Director of Development will work closely with the Dean and faculty to enhance and support their fundraising efforts. This position is primarily responsible for the 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 within the School of Medicine & Health Sciences and University of North Dakota (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. This individual 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 FUNCTIONSFUNDRAISING
Work with the Senior Director of Development of Principal Gifts & School of Medicine & Health Sciences and the Dean of the School of Medicine & Health Sciences, and the School’s office of Alumni & Community Relations to create and implement a development plan for the School of Medicine & Health Sciences.
Work in conjunction with the Senior Director of Development of Principal Gifts & School of Medicine & Health Sciences and the Dean to establish performance goals in assigned areas, monitor progress against goals and devise strategies to ensure success in meeting these goals.
Qualify, cultivate, solicit and close major and planned gifts from individuals, corporations, foundations, and friends to reach predetermined goals while maintaining and growing existing relationships to benefit UND.
Communicate and advocate the needs of UND and the School of Medicine & Health Sciences to prospective donors.
Travel regionally and nationally as well as attend evening, weekend activities, and appropriate events, programs.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTSEducation: Bachelor’s degree required.
Experience: 3-7 years of experience in fundraising, preferably higher education or demonstrated success in customer/client relations or sales management.
PHYSICAL & COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTSAbility 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 include 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.
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The Director of Development will carry out a thoughtful, comprehensive fundraising strategy centered around the School’s advanced medical research, education, and community health initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in fundraising and development, excellent organizational, interpersonal, and networking skills, as well as the ability to develop meaningful relationships with donors, alumni, corporate partners, and friends. This individual will also have an appreciation and personal commitment to the University of North Dakota.
POSITION SUMMARYReporting to the Senior Director of Development of Principal Gifts & School of Medicine & Health Sciences and the Dean of the School of Medicine & Health Sciences, the Director of Development will work closely with the Dean and faculty to enhance and support their fundraising efforts. This position is primarily responsible for the 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 within the School of Medicine & Health Sciences and University of North Dakota (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. This individual 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 FUNCTIONSFUNDRAISING
Work with the Senior Director of Development of Principal Gifts & School of Medicine & Health Sciences and the Dean of the School of Medicine & Health Sciences, and the School’s office of Alumni & Community Relations to create and implement a development plan for the School of Medicine & Health Sciences.
Work in conjunction with the Senior Director of Development of Principal Gifts & School of Medicine & Health Sciences and the Dean to establish performance goals in assigned areas, monitor progress against goals and devise strategies to ensure success in meeting these goals.
Qualify, cultivate, solicit and close major and planned gifts from individuals, corporations, foundations, and friends to reach predetermined goals while maintaining and growing existing relationships to benefit UND.
Communicate and advocate the needs of UND and the School of Medicine & Health Sciences to prospective donors.
Travel regionally and nationally as well as attend evening, weekend activities, and appropriate events, programs.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTSEducation: Bachelor’s degree required.
Experience: 3-7 years of experience in fundraising, preferably higher education or demonstrated success in customer/client relations or sales management.
PHYSICAL & COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTSAbility 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 include 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.
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