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University of Missouri-Columbia · 13 hours ago

Senior Director of Advancement of the College of Engineering (Remote Option Available)

Columbia, MO

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$90K/yr - $115K/yr

6+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Maintain a portfolio of individual donors and corporations with the capacity and inclination to make a major gift ($50,000 and above). This responsibility will be measured by individually based goals for proposals delivered and closed, the number of substantive personal contacts and visits, and the dollars raised.

Work with the Executive Director and Dean to identify and communicate the College of Engineering’s funding priorities.

Under the direction of the Executive Director of Advancement, prepare an annual operating plan for securing annual, central, and planned gifts, with monthly and quarterly activity and progress goals.

Work with development staff on the stewardship of assigned donors.

Identify and utilize volunteers, faculty, staff, publications, and other resources to determine the linkage, ability, and interest of major gift prospects.

Ensure that prospects capable of significant gifts are cultivated and solicited appropriately and deliberately.

Utilize the Advancement database to document call reports and other relevant donor and prospect moves management information.

Attend College of Engineering donor events.

Participate in University Advancement staff meetings, prospect management and prospect strategy meetings, and University functions.

Positively represent the University of Missouri and the College of Engineering at all times.

Assist with other development projects as needed.

Qualification

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FundraisingMajor gift solicitationDonor relationship managementCampaign planningDatabase managementStrategic thinking

Required

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 6 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

Preferred

A bachelor's degree

Five to seven years of progressively responsible fundraising and/or alumni and volunteer relations management experience in a development office setting are preferable.

The successful candidate will be able to document the successful solicitation of major and principal gifts and present a history of supporting the building of an advancement program and fundraising performance.

Large university advancement experience will be highly valued.

Candidates must display a sophisticated understanding of the stages in the donor life cycle (cultivation/solicitation/closing/stewardship).

Campaign planning/execution and significant gift solicitation experience is preferred.

This person must be capable of flourishing in a fast-paced, collaborative, and fluid work environment focused on performance and outcomes.

Other important characteristics include a strong work ethic, personal integrity, emotional intelligence, excellent communication and organizational skills, strategic thinking and planning skills, and a commitment to the mission and values of the University of Missouri.

Strong organizational skills are required, exemplary interpersonal and written communication skills are essential, and the ability to favorably affect sophisticated volunteers and donors.

Evidence of a commitment to lifelong learning and professional growth is also required

Benefits

Health Insurance -Three plans to choose from, including our Custom Network Plan; a cost-effective insurance option that utilizes our extensive network of MU-affiliated hospitals, clinics and pharmacies.

HSA - UM provides between $400 - $1200 in contributions to health savings accounts, depending on plans and dependents

Dental - 100% coverage for preventative care, with no restrictions on network or non-network providers

Vision - $0 copays on frames and contact lenses along with a $140 allowance, and a $10 copay on yearly eye exams.

Retirement - UM will match 100% of up to 8% of eligible pay contributed to a 457(b), with a three-year vesting period on University contributions.

Tuition Assistance - Up to 75% of tuition and supplemental fees waived for employees, and 50% waived for spouses and dependents

Time Off - Separate vacation, sick leave, and personal day accrual, as well as nine paid national holidays.

Winter Break - The university observes a paid holiday for the period between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

Company

University of Missouri-Columbia

The University of Missouri-Columbia offers a comprehensive range of programs, services, and activities as a public research university.

Founded in 2011

Columbia, Missouri, USA

10001+ employees

https://missouri.edu

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