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Director of Development for Colleges

University of Lafayette Louisiana/Lafayette, LA
Job Title: Director of Development for Colleges
Full-time
Job Description:
  • The Director of Development for Colleges will develop strong relationships with their Deans, college leadership, faculty and staff and colleagues at the central Office of Advancement
  • The Director will provide counsel and coordination for all unit-specific development efforts
  • All fundraising plans will be developed in collaboration with the Deans and coordinated will all other university fundraising efforts
  • The Director of Development for Colleges is responsible for managing his/her portfolio of prospective donors. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
  • Working in concert with the other University Development professionals to coordinate all prospective identification and donor contacts
  • Establishing relationships with prospective donors through personal visits. Qualifying prospective donors based on their ability and inclination to make charitable gifts to the Colleges
  • Execute moves management strategies to effectively cultivate and solicit prospective donors
  • Negotiate gifts based on behalf of the Colleges in accordance with adopted gift acceptance policies and procedures
  • Provide appropriate stewardship and follow through once gifts are made
Qualifications:
  • A minimum of a bachelor's degree is required
  • Candidate should have a minimum of three years experience in Development
  • Proven track record in closing gifts at the $25,000+ level and campaign experience is a plus
  • Fundraising experience in a university setting is preferred
  • Sound judgement, integrity, excellent interpersonal and communication skill, a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and the ability to think strategically are essential
  • The Director must be able to work as part of a team while demonstrating the independence essential in concurrently managing a portfolio of prospects and multiple projects
  • Travel, frequent after-hours work, and some weekend work are required
Contact:
For initial consideration, please submit your cover letter, resume, and three references to:
UL Lafayette
Office of Development
Attn: Executive Director of Development
P.O. Box 34310
Lafayette, LA 70504
Or to: sharyn.donnell@louisiana.edu

Date Posted: 8/23/2017