Director of Development, Major Gifts
EXPIRED
Posted Date: Nov 04, 2023
Expired Date: Dec 19, 2023QUALIFICATION
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Salary Expectation
Unknown -
Years of Experience
Not provided -
Work Type
Full-time
ABOUT PROGRAM
SPORTS/DEPARTMENT
Posting Details
Posting Information
Posting Number
SAECC3610
Advertised Title
Director of Development, Major Gifts
Campus Location
Main Campus (Memphis, TN)
Position Number
Posting Details
Posting Information
Posting Number
SAECC3610
Advertised Title
Director of Development, Major Gifts
Campus Location
Main Campus (Memphis, TN)
Position Number
022638
Category
Staff (Hourly/Monthly)
Department
Athletic External Affairs
Minimum Position Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and three (3) years of soliciting funds, development fundraising, or related experience, or, Master’s degree and two (2) years of soliciting funds, development fundraising, or related experience.
Special Conditions
The department is especially interested in candidates with high-level fundraising experience, specifically with major gifts, as well as experience working within a Division 1 Athletics Department.This position is open until filled. The department will begin screening candidates immediately.
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.Will require work beyond normal schedule including nights, weekends, some holidays, and travel.
Posting Date
11/03/2023
Closing Date
Open Until Screening Begins
No
Hiring Range
$55,000 - $60,000 per year
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time: Benefits Eligible
Working Conditions
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
Additional Working Conditions
Special Instructions to Applicants
Is this posting for UofM employees only?
No
Positions Supervised
May supervise student workers, interns, graduate assistants, etc.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of college athletics.Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.Ability to foster relationships with donors at all levels.Knowledge of fundraising best practices and strategies.
Additional Position Information
Must be able to comply with all University, Department, Board of Trustees, Conference, and NCAA policies and procedures.
Benefits of Employment (Applies to full-time, non-police employees only)
Job Duties
Duties & Responsibilities
Manage portfolio of 175-200 donors and prospects, focusing on solicitations of $50,000 and above. Fundraising priorities will include the Tiger Leadership Circle, capital projects and premium seating sales.
Duties & Responsibilities
Assist Associate AD, Development with oversight of premium seat sales & operations. Develop strategies to increase premium seating sales and send out regular communications to suite and club seat holders.
Duties & Responsibilities
Manage donor prospecting process, focusing on identify new major gift prospects & premium seating leads.
Duties & Responsibilities
Perform Other duties as assigned by Associate AD, Development
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Please describe your experience in a Division IA athletics development office.
(Open Ended Question)
- * Provide an example of a time you successfully cultivated and solicited a donor.
(Open Ended Question)
- * Please describe your work experience in non-profit management, fundraising, and/or program marketing. If none, put N/A.
(Open Ended Question)
- * Briefly describe your event planning experience (indicate none if no experience).
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents 1. Resume 2. References List Optional Documents 1. Cover Letter
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