Development Officer

University of Northern Iowa; Cedar Falls (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Northern Iowa invites applications for a fundraising leadership role within the College of Education and University Advancement. The position directs annually identified activities, coordinates donor programs and events, and develops fundraising, recognition and stewardship initiatives to support UNI priorities.

Successful candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and experience in fundraising or nonprofit development, build relationships with alumni and donors, and collaborate

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and experience in fundraising or non-profit development working directly with donors.
• Experience as a key member of a fundraising/sales team and/or significant direct client contact in sales/marketing.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct and implement activities identified for fundraising priorities in the College of Education and University Advancement.
• Coordinate external relations, donor programs and events to support the work plan.
• Develop and implement fundraising, recognition and stewardship programs.
• Solicit funding support from alumni and friends for college and UNI priorities.
• Network with department heads, faculty, and staff to facilitate resource development initiatives.
• Represent the College of Education and UNI Foundation in professional settings to a wide range of constituents.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relations

Alumni engagement

Event planning

Networking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Plans, directs and implements annually identified activities relevant to fundraising priorities and needs for the College of Education and University Advancement; coordinates external relations, donor programs and events that support the fundraising work plan; develops and implements current and new fundraising, recognition and stewardship programs as appropriate; makes individual contacts with alumni and friends to solicit funding support for college and university priorities; networks with department heads, faculty, and staff to facilitate resource development initiatives; and represents the college and UNI Foundation in a wide range of professional settings and to a wide range of constituents.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and experience (minimum years listed below) in fundraising or non-profit development working directly with donors, functioning as a key member of a fundraising/sales team, and/or similar significant direct client contact experience in sales/or marketing:

• Assistant Director: 1+ year
• Associate Director: 2+ years
• Director: 3+ years
• Senior Director: 6+ years

Frequent overnight travel will be necessary.

Preferred Qualifications: Non-profit development experience; excellent oral and written communication skills; demonstrated commitment to educational excellence; creativity, self-motivation and the ability to build rapport quickly and effectively with alumni, friends, and businesses. For Senior Director position, additional experience in project management, implementing donor related events, developing inter-departmental and/or intra-university unit collaborations and partnerships, and executing campaign management and organizational planning duties is preferred.

All application materials received by September 7th, 2026, will be given full consideration

UNI is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by federal and/or state law.