Director of Development, Major Gifts

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Posting Information

Posting Number

SAECC3610

Advertised Title

Director of Development, Major Gifts

Campus Location

Main Campus (Memphis, TN)

Position Number

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Posting Details

Posting Information

Posting Number

SAECC3610

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Advertised Title

Director of Development, Major Gifts

Campus Location

Main Campus (Memphis, TN)

Position Number

022638

Category

Staff (Hourly/Monthly)

Department

Athletic External Affairs

Minimum Position Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and three (3) years of soliciting funds, development fundraising, or related experience, or, Master’s degree and two (2) years of soliciting funds, development fundraising, or related experience.

Special Conditions

The department is especially interested in candidates with high-level fundraising experience, specifically with major gifts, as well as experience working within a Division 1 Athletics Department.This position is open until filled. The department will begin screening candidates immediately.

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.Will require work beyond normal schedule including nights, weekends, some holidays, and travel.

Posting Date

11/03/2023

Closing Date

Open Until Screening Begins

No

Hiring Range

$55,000 - $60,000 per year

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time: Benefits Eligible

Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Additional Working Conditions

Special Instructions to Applicants

Is this posting for UofM employees only?

No

Positions Supervised

May supervise student workers, interns, graduate assistants, etc.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of college athletics.Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.Ability to foster relationships with donors at all levels.Knowledge of fundraising best practices and strategies.

Additional Position Information

Must be able to comply with all University, Department, Board of Trustees, Conference, and NCAA policies and procedures.

Benefits of Employment (Applies to full-time, non-police employees only)

Job Duties

Duties & Responsibilities

Manage portfolio of 175-200 donors and prospects, focusing on solicitations of $50,000 and above. Fundraising priorities will include the Tiger Leadership Circle, capital projects and premium seating sales.

Duties & Responsibilities

Assist Associate AD, Development with oversight of premium seat sales & operations. Develop strategies to increase premium seating sales and send out regular communications to suite and club seat holders.

Duties & Responsibilities

Manage donor prospecting process, focusing on identify new major gift prospects & premium seating leads.

Duties & Responsibilities

Perform Other duties as assigned by Associate AD, Development

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Please describe your experience in a Division IA athletics development office.

(Open Ended Question)

1. * Provide an example of a time you successfully cultivated and solicited a donor.

(Open Ended Question)

1. * Please describe your work experience in non-profit management, fundraising, and/or program marketing. If none, put N/A.

(Open Ended Question)

1. * Briefly describe your event planning experience (indicate none if no experience).

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. References List Optional Documents 1. Cover Letter

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