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University of Missouri-Kansas City · 1 day ago

Senior Managing Director of Development - School of Science and Engineering, UMKC Foundation

Kansas City, MO

Part-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$110K/yr - $120K/yr

6+ years exp

The University of Missouri-Kansas City is seeking a Senior Managing Director of Development for the School of Science and Engineering. This role oversees fundraising activities, manages donor relationships, and collaborates with leadership to implement strategic plans for major gifts.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Facilitating active relationships with assigned prospects while endeavoring to match UMKC’s funding needs with prospects’ interests

Leading by example in personal work with donors; identification, cultivation and qualification of prospects; solicitation and closing of major gifts sufficient to meet or exceed individual and team goals set annually

Working with prospect research staff to evaluate and prioritize donor prospects and maintain a balanced portfolio and develop written strategies, including target amounts and target dates on all actively managed prospects

Collaborating with the Leadership Team to develop and implement an overall strategic plan for the solicitation of major gifts to meet the Foundation’s goals

Leading, mentoring and supervising a Director of Development for the School of Science and Engineering

Engages with the Director of Development to create a visionary strategic plan for the School and to inspire, motivate, and provide engaging leadership opportunities for the director of development

Evaluates director’s productivity and effectiveness based on metrics and goals; engages in frequent interaction with School of Science and Engineering and Foundation staff, providing clear direction and constructive feedback, as well as coaching and mentoring

Serves as the School’s expert on planned giving; works closely with Foundation’s staff to gain knowledge and expertise in gift planning

Works with direct report to establish and meet individual and team goals; conducts performance evaluations annually

Promotes and ensures a team dynamic within the Foundation, including promotion of information sharing, best practices, and creative and innovative techniques that lead to fundraising success

Fosters a collaborative dynamic with other schools and colleges and the UMKC Advancement staff

Works closely and collaboratively with UMKC, Foundation and Advancement operations staff to assure operational needs are met and support fundraising efforts and promote donor satisfaction

Is a leader by proactively recommending changes in policies, systems and procedures to enhance efficiency and productivity that could assist in fundraising performance

Meets with Dean and Development Director to further fundraising performance and make suggestions and encourage partnership in meeting objectives and goals

Qualification

Fundraising managementMajor gift solicitationsPlanned gift solicitationsCorporate donor relationsFoundation donor relationsCampaign executionPlanningOrganizingCooperative relationshipsLeadership

Required

A bachelor's degree

At least six years of development experience

Experience in fundraising management

Experience in major gift solicitations

Experience in planned gift solicitations in the higher education environment

Knowledge and understanding of corporate and foundation donors

Evidence of having achieved successful results in previous positions

Experience building and executing campaigns

Knowledge of higher education and familiarity with the characteristics of a comprehensive university

Knowledge of major gifts moves management

Knowledge of planned giving vehicles

Knowledge of annual giving

Knowledge of corporate and foundation granting

Knowledge of administrative principles and practices, including goal-setting, program development, implementation and evaluation

Knowledge of principles and practices of budget development and administration

Knowledge of rules, regulations and procedures related to development activities

Techniques for managing and motivating a variety of individuals, in person and over the telephone

Principles and techniques of preparing effective written materials

Skill in developing and maintaining cooperative working relationships

Skill in leadership, planning, organizing and directing the work of others

Ability to interact comfortably, tactfully, and effectively with varied internal and external constituencies

Ability to handle tension and stress in a positive manner

A valid U.S. driver's license

Preferred

Preferred experience includes fundraising management, major gift solicitations and planned gift solicitations in the higher education environment

Benefits

Flexible schedules

Telework arrangements

Company

University of Missouri-Kansas City

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UMKC, Kansas City’s only R1 public research university, is part of the University of Missouri System.

Founded in 1929

Kansas City, Missouri, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.umkc.edu/

H1B Sponsorship

University of Missouri-Kansas City has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)

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Trends of Total Sponsorships

2025 (32)

2024 (29)

2023 (25)

2022 (23)

2021 (11)

2020 (9)

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Total Funding

$3.4M

Key Investors

US Department of Commerce, Economic Development AdministationMissouri Department of Economic DevelopmentNational Institute of Standards and Technology

2023-11-09Grant· $2M

2023-04-20Grant· $0.15M

2022-09-20Grant· $0.5M