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KU Endowment · 1 day ago

Development Director and Team Lead, University Development & Scholarships

Lawrence, KS

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$121K/yr - $133K/yr

4+ years exp

KU Endowment is an independent, nonprofit organization serving as the official fundraising foundation for the University of Kansas. The Development Director and Team Leader is responsible for directing and implementing a comprehensive development program to raise private gifts for scholarships and university needs, leading a team of fundraisers to engage with diverse donors.

Fundraising

Responsibilities

Solicits leadership and major gifts in support of the stated need for university directed priorities including, but not limited to undergraduate and graduate scholarships that are not specific to academic programs or professional schools, university-wide initiatives, and other funding priorities for the University of Kansas

Identifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards leadership and major gift donors and prospects in support of general scholarships and university wide initiatives, working with KU Endowment staff, University administrators, and volunteers

Crafts and deploys a strategic operational plan that develops and implements both annual and long-range goals, objectives, and strategies to meet the private support needs of general scholarships consistent with the plan of KU Endowment

Coordinates preparation and development of leadership and major gift proposals to general scholarship prospects for presentation by the University Chancellor, KU administrators, KU Endowment staff, and volunteers

Manages, monitors, and mentors three other professional fundraisers focused on strategic identification of prospects and timely and consistent movement through management stages (qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship)

Acts as KU Endowment liaison for selected KU departments and programs, assisting in the identification of prospects, articulation of giving opportunities, communication with alumni, and engaging with key donors

Personally solicits gifts of $50,00 or more for assigned areas with the goal of increasing annual gifts and donors

Position requires an extensive amount of time out of the office traveling to meet development goals

Regular and reliable attendance is essential for this position

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Major gift experienceHigher education fundraisingTeam managementStrategic planningInterpersonal skillsResilienceCommunicationCollaborationSelf-motivatedIntegrityGrowth mindset

Required

Bachelor's degree required

Four years of major gift experience, with professional experience in higher education fundraising preferred

Prior management experience preferred

Ability to establish and maintain professional and effective working relationships inside and outside KU Endowment

Ability to adapt to new procedures and technology

Demonstrates a deep understanding of team dynamics, excellent interpersonal skills and a passion for cultivating a positive and cohesive culture within our development department

Ability to collaborate effectively with other departments within the organization and support and mentor colleagues

Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communications skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team are essential

Must possess the ability to independently initiate, organize, and follow through with fundraising strategies

Must be able to work with minimal supervision and exercise excellent judgment

A valid driver's license

Must have access to reliable transportation to travel between multiple locations for training, donor meetings, networking, events and/or work-related activities

Must be able to respond quickly and effectively to directions and safety hazards

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office productivity machinery such as computers, keyboards and a mouse, laptops, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines

This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to move files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary

The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer)

The person in this position frequently communicates with donors, colleagues, students, and general public. Must be able to communicate with others effectively

Physical effort/lifting, such as medium - up to 50 pounds

Often travel requirements can include the following, evenings, weekends, and out-of-town overnights as a regular part of the job