Executive Director of Development, School of Nursing

UVA Health•Charlottesville, VA

1d•$150,000 - $160,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The University of Virginia seeks an accomplished fundraising leader to serve as Executive Director of Development for the School of Nursing within UVA Health Development. As the School’s chief development officer, the Executive Director works closely with the Dean to define philanthropic priorities, manages major and principal gift prospects, and partners with the School’s Advisory Board. The role serves on the Dean’s Council and helps shape the School’s goals and messaging for the next University campaign. Reporting to the Assistant Vice President and Chief Development Officer for Health Development, with a dotted-line relationship to the Dean of the School of Nursing, the Executive Director sets and achieves annual and campaign fundraising goals, strengthens volunteer leadership, and leads the School’s Alumni & Development team. The position is exempt-level and benefited, and is restricted based on funding availability. UVA External Relations offers a flexible workplace, but frequent in-person work at the office, on UVA Grounds, or at event venues is required. The ideal candidate will live or be willing to relocate within 50 miles of Charlottesville, Virginia, and must maintain access to a secure home office with high-speed internet. The role involves extensive travel and occasional travel to meetings and programs. The anticipated hiring range is $150,000–$160,000, commensurate with education and experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
At least 8 years of fundraising experience.
Proven record of successful fundraising in a higher education or healthcare setting.
Driver’s license.
Personal track record of reaching and exceeding fundraising goals.
Previous experience drafting persuasive and succinct major gift proposals.
Excellent administrative skills, including project management, organization, delegation, and prioritization.
Ability to establish objectives, set performance standards, and organize and motivate a development team to achieve fundraising goals.
Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to motivate and collaborate with volunteers.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to be self-directed while organizing and motivating a development team.
Sound judgment and ability to analyze and synthesize information from a range of sources.
Strong teamwork orientation and ability to travel extensively.
Passion for advancing the mission of the School of Nursing and UVA Health.
Must not require immigration sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Superior understanding of philanthropy, higher education, relationship management, and staff management.
Ability to identify and promote organizational efficiencies.
Proven record of partnering with faculty and volunteers to achieve development goals.
Previous experience soliciting principal gifts.
Experience staffing university leadership at the dean’s level and/or above.
Strong track record of mentoring direct reports and junior colleagues.

Responsibilities

Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward principal gift prospects ($1M+) and major gift prospects ($100K+), including individuals, foundations, and corporations.
Partner with the Dean to define fundraising priorities and lead development of the School’s goals and messaging for the next University campaign.
Manage the Dean’s prospect portfolio and staff the Dean’s development visits and travel.
Work with the Dean and Advisory Board Chair on board strategy and recruitment, and engage current and emeritus members in fundraising.
Collaborate with UVA Health Development, Principal Gifts, Planned Giving, Corporate and Foundation Relations, and partners across Grounds to grow support for the School.
Serve on the Dean’s Council and represent the School of Nursing across UVA Health and External Relations.
Lead, develop, and motivate the two-person School of Nursing Alumni & Development team.
Set and achieve annual and campaign fundraising goals and strengthen volunteer leadership.