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Director of Development for Colleges

University of Louisiana at Lafayette/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 with 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 with 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 other University Development professionals to coordinate all prospect 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 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 judgment, 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 weekends 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 43410
Lafayette, LA 70504
or to: sharyn.donnell@louisiana.edu

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or disability in admission to, access to, treatment in, or employment in its programs and activities.

Date Posted: 9/28/2017