Director, Major Gifts & Fundraising I

University of Idaho; Moscow (ID); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Idaho is seeking a Director of Development I, CALS in Moscow to lead major gift fundraising efforts for the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences. The role focuses on cultivating major gifts, managing donor relationships, and coordinating with colleagues to meet annual fundraising targets.

Responsibilities include planning fundraising strategies, identifying new opportunities, and executing solicitations of $25,000 or more.

Qualifications

• Three years of fundraising or related work experience.
• Ability to travel.
• Experience in building positive relationships with constituents.
• Bachelor's degree required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement annual fundraising plans to meet revenue targets.
• Identify and pursue new funding opportunities through grant writing and sponsorship proposals.
• Focus on securing gifts of $25,000 or higher.
• Collaborate with program staff to align fundraising with priorities and impact goals.
• Maintain knowledge of fundraising trends and best practices.
• Manage a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors and perform moves and solicitations.

Skills

Major gift fundraising

Donor relations

Proposal development

Grant writing

Sponsorship proposals

Donor visits

Portfolio management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

University of Idaho is seeking a Director of Development I, CALS in Moscow to lead major gift fundraising efforts for the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences. The role focuses on cultivating major gifts, managing donor relationships, and coordinating with colleagues to meet annual fundraising targets.

Responsibilities include planning fundraising strategies, identifying new opportunities, and executing solicitations of $25,000 or more.