Associate Director of Development, UHM CSS

University of Hawai‘i Foundation; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% 403(b) contributions

Tuition reimbursement after 1 year

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Job summary

An educational foundation in Honolulu seeks an Associate Director of Development to manage major gift solicitations and cultivate donor relationships. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of experience in non-profit settings, focusing on alumni engagement and fundraising. This full-time position entails significant travel and collaboration with various stakeholders. The role also offers attractive benefits including generous PTO, disability insurance, and contributions to retirement plans.

Qualifications

• A minimum of two years of progressive experience in non-profit organizations.
• Experience in soliciting and closing gifts preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Identify, cultivate, solicit and steward prospective donors.
• Build and manage a portfolio of major gift prospects.
• Meet annual and campaign goals set by UH Foundation.

Skills

Developing major gift strategies

Alumni engagement

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Associate Director of Development, UHM CSS

Full Time Professional Honolulu, HI, US

Salary Range: $70,000.00 To $85,000.00 Annually

Position Summary

The Associate Director of Development (Associate Director) is a key member of the University of Hawai‘i Foundation (UH Foundation) Development team, primarily focused on identifying, engaging, soliciting and stewarding prospective donors for major gifts that support the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa College of Social Sciences. The Associate Director will close gifts and steward donors so that positive and mutually beneficial relationships continue.

Based at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, the Associate Director may need to visit areas of the University campus, as well as locations in and around O‘ahu. The Associate Director may need to work weekends or evenings and may exceed a 40-hour work week to fulfill the demands of the position. The Associate Director must be able and willing to travel interisland or nationally upon request.

Reports to

Senior Director of Development, UH Mānoa

Unit Focus

• College of Social Sciences, UH Mānoa

Duties & Responsibilities

• Development and Fundraising (90%)
• Build and actively manage a portfolio of 75-80 major gift prospects.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit and steward prospective donors with a focus on major gifts of $25,000 and above. The Associate Director is expected to make appointments for personal visits with prospects that ultimately lead to gift solicitations.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues throughout development and across UH to identify new prospects and strategically cultivate alumni, parents and friends.
• Meet annual and campaign goals set by UH Foundation in coordination with UH. These include goals related to the number of visits, number of solicitations, and gifts raised.
• Participate actively and consistently in the UH Foundation Prospect Management Process: file timely (monthly) prospect clearance requests for cultivation and solicitation; provide monthly schedules of prospect appointment; file timely (monthly) contact reports on prospects; communicate with all team members on each assigned prospect; develop written strategies and adhere to scheduled strategy for the cultivation and closing of gifts within fundraising focus.
• Develop a clear understanding of unit focus, its strengths and philanthropic opportunities; develop cooperative working relationships with development officers, faculty, staff, administrators, UH leadership and UHF leadership.
• Work as a positive and productive member of the UH Foundation Development Team for the benefit of UH.
• Work closely with constituents to ensure effective coordination of effort with their programs and activities in creating and implementing gift prospect strategies.
• Assist with additional development functions assigned.
• Assist with developing and implementing unit focus alumni engagement programs and associated activities.
• Collaborate with colleagues and UHF Alumni Relations team to build comprehensive strategy.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• A minimum of two years of progressive experience in non-profit organizations, especially in alumni, development, education, or membership settings, is preferred.
• Experience and demonstrated success in developing major gift strategies, soliciting and closing gifts and developing recommendations for stimulating interest in the organization’s program is preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and pass a background check including driving record upon offer of employment. A reliable mode of transportation is required.

Essential Functions

• Ability to sit at a desk and use a computer for extended periods of time.
• Occasional standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting of light office items up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to operate general office equipment such as computer, printer, photocopier, scanner, phone system, etc.
• Hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity to use office equipment and handle paperwork.
• Visual acuity to read printed and electronic documents and computer screens.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing so others will understand.
• Hearing and speaking abilities for in-person, phone, and video conversations.

Benefits: UHF voluntarily pays 100% of the following

• 10% 403(b) contributions after 7 months of employment. This is automatic and NOT dependent on the employee making any contributions. PLUS, ALL contributions are 100% immediately vested!
• Short term disability insurance
• Long term disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement after 1 year of employment
• Employee assistance program
• Generous PTO and paid holidays

Benefits: UHF voluntarily provides the following (cost share)

• Health, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Free parking after 5 years of service

Benefits: Other benefits available for employees to purchase

• Medical Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Insurance coverages for spouse and/or children