Senior Director of Development, Corporate Relations

Title: Senior Director of Development, Corporate Relations

Employee Classification: Sr Dir Development Fundraising

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Advancement

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Principal Gifts

Department: UNT-Principal Gifts -Gen-170500

Job Location: Denton

Salary: $99,000 - $105,000

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: ORP Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.   We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.   Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.  

Department Summary

The Division of University Advancement strives to transform lives and unlock potential through the power of philanthropy and engagement by awakening and stewarding pride and loyalty for the University of North Texas.

Established in 1890, the University of North Texas is a place where students transform their lives through education and opportunity. With more than 46,000 students from across the state, nation, and world, UNT offers 240 academic programs — many nationally and internationally recognized. A Tier One research university and designated a Hispanic- and Minority-Serving Institution, UNT has a legacy of excellence in education, music, the arts, business and social sciences, with growing strengths in science and engineering. Last year, students earned nearly 13,000 degrees and joined UNT's network of 480,000 alumni, fueling progress and innovation.

Position Overview

The Senior Director of Development, Corporate Relations will focus on initiating, building and sustaining mutually beneficial relationships with corporate and other partners that advance UNT mission. The Senior Director will manage a select portfolio of prospective and ongoing relationships, collaborating across all University departments to promote and secure funding for top priorities. Focus will be on generating revenue, including through securing of key sponsorships for signature events and other programs. Engagement of strategy for support of Kuehne Speaker Series both in Dallas and Houston is included. Relationships will be built through a concierge approach ensuring vital cultivation and stewardship is in place.

The Senior Director brings experience and vision of institutional fundraising to this role with the goal of building the financial resources of the university while also maintaining a high level of stewardship for UNT’s corporate partners. This role reports directly to the Executive Director of Development for Corporate and Foundation Relations.

The Senior Director will collaborate with faculty, staff, and institutional leadership to develop a dynamic and multi-platform fundraising strategy to reach corporations and other partners to secure needed funding for Look North Campaign priorities, major gift commitments, and sponsorships of signature events and programs.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and seven years of professional experience in fundraising, donor relations, public relations, or sales; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

* Extensive knowledge of philanthropy and fundraising principles. <