Donor Engagement & Development Leader

UNI; Cedar Falls (IA); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Northern Iowa invites applications for a development leadership role within the College of Education and UNI Foundation. The position plans, directs and implements activities to support fundraising priorities, coordinates donor programs and events, and advances the college's and university's fundraising work plan.

Responsibilities include soliciting funding, building relationships with alumni and friends, and collaborating with department heads to drive resource development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and fundraising or nonprofit development experience.
• Experience as a key member of fundraising/sales team or direct client contact in fundraising or marketing.
• Frequent overnight travel will be necessary.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs and implements activities for fundraising priorities for the College of Education and UNI Foundation.
• Coordinates donor programs and events to support the work plan.
• Solicits funding and builds relationships with alumni and friends to support university priorities.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Creativity

Self-motivation

Educational commitment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The University of Northern Iowa invites applications for a development leadership role within the College of Education and UNI Foundation. The position plans, directs and implements activities to support fundraising priorities, coordinates donor programs and events, and advances the college's and university's fundraising work plan.

Responsibilities include soliciting funding, building relationships with alumni and friends, and collaborating with department heads to drive resource development.