Director of Development

The University of Arizona Foundation; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Arizona Foundation seeks three Directors of Development who will serve as major gift fundraisers, embedded within the College of Science, Eller College of Management, or the College of Medicine - Tucson. You will develop personalized strategies for individual, corporate and foundation prospects, partnering with college leadership to meet fundraising goals.

These roles require a bachelor's degree and eight+ years of related experience; knowledge of donor databases is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least eight years of related work experience.
• Fundraising experience in higher education preferred.
• Knowledge of comprehensive donor databases is preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Discretion with confidential information.
• Strong organization and initiative.
• Flexibility to succeed in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop personalized fundraising strategies for individual, corporate, and foundation prospects.
• Lead and partner with department heads and administrators on fundraising priorities.
• Collaborate with campus-based development teams and central Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement resources.
• Represent the University and PAE at public events.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

8+ years fundraising

Higher education fundraising

Donor databases knowledge

Excellent communication

Discretion with confidential info

Strong organization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Donor databases

Job description

The University of Arizona Foundation

3 Directors of Development

Bryant Group is proud to partner on a resourceful engagement with The University of Arizona Foundation for three Directors of Development.

These three Directors will serve as major gift fundraisers, securing gifts in support of one of the following units: the College of Science, the Eller College of Management or the College of Medicine - Tucson. Each Director is embedded within their academic unit, serving as a leadership partner to department heads, center directors and administrators on fundraising priorities and collaborating with college leadership on new initiatives with specific fundraising goals. Directors also develop personalized strategies for individual, corporate and foundation prospects; partner with campus-based development teams and central Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement (PAE) resources; and represent the University and PAE at public events.

The ideal candidates have a bachelor's degree and at least eight years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Fundraising experience in higher education and knowledge of comprehensive donor databases are preferred. All Directors bring excellent communication and interpersonal skills, discretion with confidential information, strong organization and initiative and the flexibility to succeed in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

About the University of Arizona

The University of Arizona is a leading public research university in Tucson and a nationally recognized center for discovery, innovation and education. Home to more than 54,000 students, the University generates more than $1 billion in annual research expenditures and ranks among the nation’s top 20 public research institutions. As one of Arizona’s most important institutions for higher education and research, the University brings together expertise across science, medicine, business, the arts and other disciplines to address complex challenges in Arizona and around the world.

About the University of Arizona Foundation

The University of Arizona Foundation serves as a catalyst for philanthropy that advances the University's most important priorities and expands its impact across Arizona and beyond. Through Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement, the Foundation brings together donors, alumni, faculty and University leaders to turn bold ideas into opportunities that transform education, research, health care and communities. With a comprehensive advancement operation and a strong culture of collaboration, the Foundation gives development professionals the platform, relationships and resources to build meaningful partnerships and secure philanthropic investments that shape the University's future.