UNCG Senior Director of Development, Museums and Creative Practice

Capital Development Services • Greensboro, NC

79d • $102,000 - $107,000

About The Position

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. The candidate must also be focused on promoting a climate of equity, diversity, and inclusion. 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.
• Develop, coordinate and sustain a robust annual giving plan for Weatherspoon Art Museum and the Jeanne Tannenbaum Center for Creative Practice.
• Contributes to developing the strategic direction by participating in strategic planning and serves as part of the senior staff strategy team.
• Establish clear campaign priorities and help prepare the director, museum staff and other volunteers for any potential campaign.

Benefits

• Salary range: $102,000 - $107,000

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees