Director of Development I, College of Engineering

University of Idaho Job • Boise, ID

22h

About The Position

This position is responsible for increasing major gift opportunities. Specific responsibilities include management of assigned prospects with cultivation activities, face-to-face visits, proposal development, identification and solicitation of major gifts of $25,000 or more from individuals, corporations and foundations. This position is a key member of the college/unit fundraising team and works collaboratively to achieve fundraising goals for the college/unit and the university. Duties may include: Develop and implement annual fundraising plans and strategies to achieve revenue targets Identify and pursue new funding opportunities through grant writing, sponsorship proposals and other fundraising initiatives Focus on securing gifts of $25,000 or higher Collaborate with program staff to align fundraising efforts with organizational priorities and impact goals Stay informed about current trends and best practices in fundraising and philanthropy, applying relevant knowledge to enhance the organization’s fundraising strategy Other duties as assigned Positions at this level typically manage a portfolio of 100 or more major gift prospects and donors. They are expected to make at least 100 strategic moves and 20 solicitations of $25,000 or more. Each year, they are expected to have raised at least $1,000,000.

Requirements

• Three years in fundraising or related work experience such as high-level sales, marketing or constituent based outreach
• Working in an environment dependent on developing and maintaining positive relationships

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement annual fundraising plans and strategies to achieve revenue targets
• Identify and pursue new funding opportunities through grant writing, sponsorship proposals and other fundraising initiatives
• Focus on securing gifts of $25,000 or higher
• Collaborate with program staff to align fundraising efforts with organizational priorities and impact goals
• Stay informed about current trends and best practices in fundraising and philanthropy, applying relevant knowledge to enhance the organization’s fundraising strategy
• Manage a portfolio of 100 or more major gift prospects and donors
• Make at least 100 strategic moves and 20 solicitations of $25,000 or more
• Raise at least $1,000,000 each year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed