Director Of Advancement For Foundation Relations

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee; Milwaukee (WI); Presencial; USD 84.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee invites applications for a Director of Advancement for Foundation Relations. This role leads donor cultivation, designs foundation fundraising plans, and partners with University Advancement colleagues to meet gift targets.

The successful candidate will manage 50–100 foundation prospects, craft inquiry letters and proposals, and mentor staff while advancing the campus priorities through strategic relationship building.

Formación

• A Bachelor's degree is required.
• Eight years of professional fundraising experience with a track record of soliciting prospects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Identifies, promotes, and maintains donor relationships and determines solicitation opportunities to generate gifts.
• Manages a portfolio of regional and national foundation prospects and tracks activities and reporting.
• Leads end-to-end development of letters of inquiry and foundation grant proposals.
• Serves as a liaison to internal and external constituencies and represents the institution's interests.
• Collaborates with the Advancement team to reach fundraising goals.
• Builds relationships with campus partners to grow philanthropic revenue.
• Leads Foundation Relations philanthropy strategy and relationship management.

Conocimientos

Verbal & written communication

Relationship management

Fundraising strategy

CRM software experience

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Herramientas

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Director Of Advancement For Foundation Relations

Milwaukee, WI • Full Time • JR10016634

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Position Title:

Director of Advancement for Foundation Relations

Job Category:

Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Gift Officer II

Job Duties:

The Gift Officer II - Director of Advancement (FoundationRelations) identifies and cultivates relationships with donorprospects at major and principal levels, develops and implementsfundraising plans, and works collaboratively with other Advancementstaff to meet predefined gift contribution goals. The Director ofAdvancement acts as a leader and a mentor on the team of Directorsof Advancement, especially in Foundation Relations.

This position is a member of the frontline development team whoseprimary responsibility is revenue generation throughrelationship-based fundraising activities. This individual managesa portfolio of 50 - 100 high-capacity, high-affinity foundation andorganization prospects and develops a strategy for each prospectmoving them closer to gift solicitation. This individual isstrategic and thoughtful, using their strong communication andinterpersonal skills to meet metrics as set forth by the AssistantVice Chancellor for Development, being as productive as possiblewhile employing efficient strategies for success.

UWM's University Advancement university wide fundraising modelrequires eligible candidates to be both adaptable and have a genuine desire to learn about people, organizations, andopportunities. Gift Officers are asked to become subject matterexperts in a fundraising program area, in this case FoundationRelations. To best succeed in the UWM UA environment, specificqualifications include:

• the ability to conceive and ask thoughtful questions and toadjust communication and engagement strategies to meetphilanthropic goals;
• excellent listening skills and a professional who prioritizeslong-term partnerships over transactional fundraising;
• strategic thinking skills and being informed on fundraisingtrends and donor behavior; and
• problem solving abilities that assist in overcomingchallenges.

Successful candidates will need to adopt a team-centric approachand create partnerships and strong and trusting relationships withmembers of the University Advancement team, colleagues and leadersworking in divisions across UWM's campus, and staff and colleaguesat the UWM Foundation, Inc., UWM's closely affiliated non-profitfoundation. The Director of Advancement must demonstrateindependent, proactive, creative, and strategic thinking whenapproaching their work. They will be a key member of the team offundraisers, must manage multiple, simultaneous assignments, andmeet deadlines without compromising quality in a service-orientedenvironment. The Director of Advancement must demonstrate knowledgeand proficiency in using database solutions to execute strategieswith prospects and donors and to track relationship status andproduce efficient results. It is critical that the individualembraces UWM's University Advancement's data-driven culture. TheDirector of Advancement may need to attend weekend and/or eveningevents as driven by prospect and donor relationships.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Identifies, promotes, and maintains donor relationships andidentifies solicitation opportunities specifically designed for thegeneration of gifts to reach program funding goals through optimalmanagement of a portfolio of prospects and donors
• Manages a portfolio of prospects primarily consisting of bothregional and national foundation prospects, evaluates existingstrategies, builds connections, and tracks activities and reportsas required
• Leads the end-to-end development of letters of inquiry andproposals for foundation grants and gifts
• Serves as a unit liaison to internal and externalconstituencies, builds relationships, provides information, andrepresents the interests of the institution
• Creates partnerships within the Advancement team to reachfundraising goals
• Collaborates with campus partners to assist in strengtheningrelationships with prospects and donors to grow philanthropicrevenues
• Serves as the team leader in Foundation Relations PhilanthropicStrategy and Relationship Management

Department:

At the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, the Division ofUniversity Advancement (UA) has the privilege of championing one ofthe country's leading research universities. In collaboration withour internal and external stakeholders, we maximize private supportfor UWM's schools, colleges, units, and programs through acomprehensive development and alumni relations program that:

• Promotes a university-wide culture of philanthropy and stewardship
• Engages alums through high impact and highly visible programsand services
• Supports and fosters investment in campus priorities
• Respects donors' philanthropic interests and passions
• Provides a joyful giving experience
• Complies with relevant professional codes of conduct andethics
• Holds parties accountable for meeting goals and objectives

Compensation:

$84,000 - $90,000 (Final salary offer will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications and experience.)

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree
• At least eight years of professional fundraising experiencewith a track record of soliciting prospects
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency with computers and standard applications (MicrosoftOffice, Adobe, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Broad-based and progressive fundraising experience in areasrelated to annual giving, proposal preparation, individual,corporate and foundation solicitations, including major and plannedgifts
• Experience writing grants and reporting on impact of grantsreceived
• Experience working in large, complex institutions such asuniversities, hospitals, or government agencies
• Experience with customer relationship management (CRM) softwareapplications and/or database solutions for event management,marketing, etc.
• Fundraising campaign experience

Reasonable Accommodations

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Confidentiality of Applicant Materials

UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin's Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin's Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of 'final candidates' and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.

CBC and Reference Check Policy

Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.

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Employment Authorization

In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.