Associate Director of Development, UHM CSS

University of Hawaii Foundation•Honolulu, HI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Director of Development (Associate Director) is a key member of the University of Hawai‘i Foundation (UH Foundation) Development team, primarily focused on identifying, engaging, soliciting and stewarding prospective donors for major gifts that support the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa College of Social Sciences. The Associate Director will close gifts and steward donors so that positive and mutually beneficial relationships continue. Based at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, the Associate Director may need to visit areas of the University campus, as well as locations in and around O‘ahu. The Associate Director may need to work weekends or evenings and may exceed a 40-hour work week to fulfill the demands of the position. The Associate Director must be able and willing to travel interisland or nationally upon request.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Must possess a valid driver’s license as well as pass a background check including driving record upon offer of employment. A reliable mode of transportation is required.
Ability to sit at a desk and use a computer for extended periods of time.
Occasional standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting of light office items up to 25 lbs.
Ability to operate general office equipment such as computer, printer, photocopier, scanner, phone system, etc.
Hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity to use office equipment and handle paperwork.
Visual acuity to read printed and electronic documents and computer screens.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing so others will understand.
Hearing and speaking abilities for in-person, phone, and video conversations.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of two years of progressive experience in non-profit organizations, especially in alumni, development, education, or membership settings, is preferred.
Experience and demonstrated success in developing major gift strategies, soliciting and closing gifts and developing recommendations for stimulating interest in the organization’s program is preferred.

Responsibilities

Build and actively manage a portfolio of 75-80 major gift prospects.
Identify, cultivate, solicit and steward prospective donors with a focus on major gifts of $25,000 and above. The Associate Director is expected to make appointments for personal visits with prospects that ultimately lead to gift solicitations.
Work collaboratively with colleagues throughout development and across UH to identify new prospects and strategically cultivate alumni, parents and friends.
Meet annual and campaign goals set by UH Foundation in coordination with UH. These include goals related to the number of visits, number of solicitations, and gifts raised.
Participate actively and consistently in the UH Foundation Prospect Management Process: file timely (monthly) prospect clearance requests for cultivation and solicitation; provide monthly schedules of prospect appointment; file timely (monthly) contact reports on prospects; communicate with all team members on each assigned prospect; develop written strategies and adhere to scheduled strategy for the cultivation and closing of gifts within fundraising focus.
Develop a clear understanding of unit focus, its strengths and philanthropic opportunities; develop cooperative working relationships with development officers, faculty, staff, administrators, UH leadership and UHF leadership.
Work as a positive and productive member of the UH Foundation Development Team for the benefit of UH.
Work closely with constituents to ensure effective coordination of effort with their programs and activities in creating and implementing gift prospect strategies.
Assist with additional development functions assigned.
Assist with developing and implementing unit focus alumni engagement programs and associated activities.
Collaborate with colleagues and UHF Alumni Relations team to build comprehensive strategy.

Benefits

UHF voluntarily pays 100% of the following –
10% 403(b) contributions after 7 months of employment. This is automatic and NOT dependent on the employee making any contributions. PLUS, ALL contributions are 100% immediately vested!
Term life insurance
AD&D insurance
Short term disability insurance
Long term disability insurance
Tuition reimbursement after 1 year of employment
Employee assistance program
Generous PTO and paid holidays
UHF voluntarily provides the following in which the company and employees share the cost –
Health, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Free parking after 5 years of service
Other benefits available for employees to purchase –
Medical Flexible Spending Account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Insurance coverages for spouse and/or children
Critical care insurance
Legal insurance
Pet insurance