Director of Development I, CALS

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

Director of Development I, CALS
University of Idaho

Appointment Information

Working Title: Director of Development I,CALS

Division/College: 3913-Development

Department: 604-FDN Development

Location: Moscow

FTE: 1

Advertising Pay Range: $90,000 annually, or highercommensurate with experience

Is this position contingent on work and/orfunding: False

FLSA Status: Exempt

Type of Appointment: Full Fiscal Year

Position Overview

This position is responsible for increasing major giftopportunities. Specific responsibilities include management ofassigned prospects with cultivation activities, face-to-facevisits, proposal development, identification and solicitation ofmajor gifts of $25,000 or more from individuals, corporations andfoundations. This position is a key member of the college/unitfundraising team and works collaboratively to achieve fundraisinggoals for the college/unit and the university.

Duties may include:

• Develop and implement annual fundraising plans and strategiesto achieve revenue targets
• Identify and pursue new funding opportunities through grantwriting, sponsorship proposals and other fundraisinginitiatives
• Focus on securing gifts of $25,000 or higher
• Collaborate with program staff to align fundraising effortswith organizational priorities and impact goals
• Stay informed about current trends and best practices infundraising and philanthropy, applying relevant knowledge toenhance the organization's fundraising strategy
• Other duties as assigned

Positions at this level typically manage a portfolio of 100 or moremajor gift prospects and donors. They are expected to make at least100 strategic moves and 20 solicitations of $25,000 or more. Eachyear, they are expected to have raised at least $1,000,000.

Required Experience

• Three years in fundraising or related work experience such ashigh-level sales, marketing or constituent based outreach
• Working in an environment dependent on developing andmaintaining positive relationships

Required Education

• Bachelor's Degree

Required Other

• Ability to travel
• Ability to work nonstandard business hours, including weekendsand holidays
• Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to meetpolicy requirements for driving university-owned vehicles

Additional Preferred

• Experience with volunteer boards and committees
• Experience or education in one of the College of Agriculturaland Life Sciences disciplines or related disciplines
• Familiarity with database computer systems and applications,preferably customer relationship management systems
• Public relations or marketing experience
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills, usingproper grammar and punctuation as demonstrated in applicationmaterials
• Effective organizational and marketing skills
• Knowledge of development activities, preferably in highereducation

Physical Requirements and WorkingConditions

• None

Posting Information

Open Until Filled: True

Visa Sponsorship: No

Degree Requirement Timeline: Degree required attime of hire