UNCG Senior Director of Development, Museums and Creative Practice
About The Position
University Advancement's mission is to inspire connections, investments, and engagements that drive excellence and opportunity. Our vision is that we illuminate potential, eliminate barriers and ignite achievements. Meaningful and consistent engagement builds lifelong relationships with constituents and fosters trust that we are utilizing their investment for the continuing success of the University. The Senior Director of Development for Museums and Creative Practice at UNC Greensboro is primarily responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gifts to benefit the Weatherspoon Arts Museum and the Jeanne Tannenbaum Center for Creative Practice at the University. The successful candidate must be committed to and enthusiastic about the arts and have a desire to work in a collaborative environment. This position reports directly to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Development and will work closely with and collaborate with the Associate Vice Chancellor for Museums and Creative Practice.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required/master's degree preferred
- Minimum of seven years of experience in fundraising (preferably in public higher education or arts organizations)
- Demonstrated record of success in fundraising (arts fundraising preferred)- generating significant commitments from a variety of sources: alumni, community members, etc.
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to initiate and build relationships with prospective corporate donors and maintain a high level of poise and professionalism in all circumstances
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to utilize technological resources available to the development staff
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
- Willingness and ability to travel
Responsibilities
- Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward individuals and other organizations believed to have potential to make major gifts to the Weatherspoon Art Museum and the Jeanne Tannenbaum Center for Creative Practice
- Sustain level of major gift activity commensurate with performance expectations and prepare detailed and timely contact reports of all visits
- Maintain an ongoing portfolio of prospects as determined with the Associate Vice Chancellor; maintain a steady visit schedule and create strategies and compelling fundraising proposals
- Identify key alumni, community art leaders, corporations, and foundations and engage them in strategic conversations about supporting the Weatherspoon Art Museum's and the Jeanne Tannenbaum Center for Creative Practice's exhibitions, programs and students at the University in a variety of ways, including annual giving support
- Support and sustain the configuration and stewardship of Museums and Creative Practice volunteer board structures that are aligned with advancing museums and creative practice. This includes supporting strategy, messaging, and stewardship of the boards
- Develop, coordinate and sustain a robust annual giving plan for Weatherspoon Art Museum and the Jeanne Tannenbaum Center for Creative Practice, working with the Vice Chancellor of Advancement, the Vice Chancellor of Museums and Creative Practice and the Annual Giving team
- Contributes to developing the strategic direction by participating in strategic planning and serves as part of the senior staff strategy team
- Working with the Associate Vice Chancellor for Development and the Associate Vice Chancellor for Museums and Creative Practice, establish clear campaign priorities and help prepare the director, museum staff and other volunteers for any potential campaign
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
