Senior Director Of Advancement, College of Social Work

Senior Director of Advancement, College of Social Work 

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville 

University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc.   

The University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc (UTFI) invites applications and nominations to fill the position of Senior Director of Advancement, College of Social Work for the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Reporting to the Associate Vice Chancellor, the selected candidate will work alongside the Dean and other key faculty at the College of Social Work to set and execute a fundraising strategy to support the priorities of the college. 

The purpose of this position is to secure philanthropic gifts that impact the strategic direction of the College. UTK boasts a top- 25 program nationally in Social Work, and the College has provided education in this field for more than 75 years. Recent fundraising success has seen the College’s endowment more than double in the last three years, providing unprecedented opportunities for students and faculty. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

Fundraising: Manage a portfolio of prospects with an eye toward identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding financial commitments to the College. Building relationships and maintaining a healthy pipeline of prospective donors, alumni, and volunteers will be key indicators of success. An entrepreneurial spirit and willingness to travel (including development visits with the Dean and other academic leaders) will also maximize fundraising potential.  

Collaboration: Serve as a key strategic partner with faculty and administrators to align priorities of the College with donor goals and interests. Engage with central development personnel including Planned Givi