Director of Development and Associate Director of Development, School of Public Health [R0153858]

University of Nevada Las Vegas•Las Vegas, MD

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) invites applications for Director of Development, School of Public Health, and Associate Director of Development, School of Public Health [R0153858]. ROLE of the POSITION Director of Development, UNLV School of Public Health The Director of Development is a fundraising professional that serves as the lead fundraiser for the UNLV School of Public Health, responsible for meeting individual and unit fundraising goals. In consultation with the Dean of the UNLV School of Public Health, the Director will advance the mission of the School by conceptualizing and implementing strategies to increase financial support from alumni and donors. This role emphasizes the qualification and cultivation of prospective and existing donors that may lead to successful solicitations of major gifts in support of School priorities. The Director of Development will be responsible for managing a donor portfolio of 50-70 prospects with a philanthropic capacity to give $25,000 or more to UNLV. It is expected that the Director will meet the annual fundraising goal of $500,000 - $1,000,000. The Director will initiate and conduct 10-15 visits per month for the purpose of determining philanthropic interests, capacity, and readiness. Of these visits, 30% will be qualification-based meetings. The Director will develop tailored cultivation and solicitation strategies and present written and oral proposals to donors. This position will solicit gifts directly, working independently or with the Dean or UNLV Foundation Leadership to implement successful solicitation strategies. This position will lead the School’s strategic planning for short-term and long-term fundraising goals and work with external and internal constituents to promote understanding of fundraising priorities. The Director will be required to work evenings and/or weekends as necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the position. Regular travel will be required. Associate Director of Development, UNLV School of Public Health The Associate Director of Development for the UNLV School of Public Health is a fundraising professional reporting directly to the Director of Development for the School of Public Health. The Associate Director will be responsible for meeting individual and unit fundraising goals. In coordination with the Director, the Associate Director will advance the mission of the School of Public Health by conceptualizing and implementing strategies to increase financial support from alumni and donors. This role emphasizes the qualification and cultivation of prospective and existing donors that may lead to successful solicitations of major gifts in support of unit priorities. The Associate Director of Development will eventually be responsible for managing a donor portfolio of 50-70 prospects with a philanthropic capacity to give $10,000 or more to UNLV. The Associate Director will initiate and conduct 10-15 visits per month for the purpose of determining philanthropic interests, capacity, and readiness. Of these visits, 30% will be qualification-based. The Associate Director will develop tailored cultivation and solicitation strategies and present written and oral proposals to donors. This position will solicit gifts directly, working independently or with the Director and other appropriate unit representatives to implement successful solicitation strategies. This position will also participate in the unit’s strategic planning for short-term and long-term fundraising goals and work with external and internal constituents to promote understanding of fundraising priorities. The Associate Director may be required to work evenings and/or weekends as necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the position. About the UNLV Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement The Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement (PAE) fosters relationships with alumni, friends, corporations, and foundations and encourages private financial support for the students, faculty, research, and innovative programs that distinguish UNLV as an exceptional university. PAE currently employs nearly 100 team members. We seek to hire talented professionals who will share the university's vision for excellence in academics and research, as well as a commitment to the relationships built between UNLV and its alumni and friends. UNLV is a vibrant campus, a supportive workplace, and has tools to help you achieve professional and personal growth. We offer a variety of career opportunities and generous compensation packages. Living Our Values As a team member of PAE, you will be part of a growing, inclusive division that values integrity, trust, excellence, teamwork, and respect. BACKGROUND SCREENING Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background and/or credit check.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
Minimum of 5 years in major gift development experience in a higher education or health sciences setting, or appropriate transferable skills (Director).
Minimum of one to three years of experience in fundraising (Associate Director).
Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted.

Nice To Haves

Experience in higher education development (Director).
Experience in donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship (Director).
Experience working with volunteers, faculty, students, and administrative leaders (Director).
Experience working in comprehensive capital campaigns (Director).
Experience with Raiser’s Edge fundraising system or similar donor database applications (Director).
Experience in higher education fundraising (Associate Director).

Responsibilities

Serve as the lead fundraiser for the UNLV School of Public Health, responsible for meeting individual and unit fundraising goals.
Advance the mission of the School by conceptualizing and implementing strategies to increase financial support from alumni and donors.
Emphasize the qualification and cultivation of prospective and existing donors that may lead to successful solicitations of major gifts in support of School priorities.
Manage a donor portfolio of 50-70 prospects with a philanthropic capacity to give $25,000 or more to UNLV (Director) or $10,000 or more to UNLV (Associate Director).
Meet the annual fundraising goal of $500,000 - $1,000,000 (Director).
Initiate and conduct 10-15 visits per month for the purpose of determining philanthropic interests, capacity, and readiness, with 30% being qualification-based meetings.
Develop tailored cultivation and solicitation strategies and present written and oral proposals to donors.
Solicit gifts directly, working independently or with leadership to implement successful solicitation strategies.
Lead the School’s strategic planning for short-term and long-term fundraising goals.
Work with external and internal constituents to promote understanding of fundraising priorities.
Work evenings and/or weekends as necessary.
Regular travel will be required.