Director of Development for CHASSE

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Type of Position:

Professional Staff - External Affairs

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Regular

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Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

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Department:

VC Advancement

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Summary of Job Duties:

The Director of Development for the and College of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, and Education (CHASSE) is a front-line fundraiser responsible for generating private philanthropic support for the University. Reporting to the Vice Chancellor for University Advancement, this role focuses on building and managing a portfolio of high-value current and prospective donors through ongoing identification, qualification, cultivation, and stewardship. The Director plays an integral role in the University’s Centennial Fundraising Campaign, with an expectation of frequent personal visits and consistent gift production. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.

Qualifications:

Required Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree;

• 1–3 years of professional experience in program management, recruiting, sales/fundraising, or business development in an academic or business setting.

Preferred Education and/or Experience

• 3+ years of fundraising or development experience;

• Understanding of large, complex, decentralized public higher education institutions/

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Development/Fundraising:

• Develop and manage a dynamic portfolio of major gifts ($10,000+) and planned giving prospects, regularly meeting with donors to cultivate relationships and solicit gifts aligned with College priorities;

• Enhance fundraising strategies to increase individual and corporate support, securing resources for endowed chairs, fellowships, scholarships, and other critical funding needs

• Conduct a minimum of ten (10) meaningful face-to-face visits weekly with donors and prospects;

• Performance metrics will be directly tied to yearly goals, including targets for major gift asks and closes, as well as an overall annual closed fundraising amount;

• This position will be responsible for a dedicated goal of major gift asks and closes related to the College of Humanities, Arts, Social Science and Education priorities;

• Tailor cultivation and solicitation efforts to align with donor interests and the College’s strategic goals;

• Personally, qualify prospective donors as major gift or p