HPM Advancement Director

Association of Fundraising Professionals; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Houston System—Houston Public Media seeks an experienced fundraising leader to develop and manage a strategic plan for an assigned college or unit. This role serves as the chief development officer for the unit, reporting to the dean and to UH Advancement, and requires knowledge of personal solicitation and basic planned giving.

You will direct development activities, create a comprehensive fundraising plan, manage a portfolio of prospects typically $25,000 to $100,000, and

Qualifications

• Formal, directly job-related four-year degree.
• Minimum three years of directly job-related experience.
• Knowledge of personal solicitation and planned giving.
• Equal Opportunity Employer; all positions security sensitive.

Responsibilities

• Directs development activities and creates a comprehensive fundraising plan.
• Manages a portfolio of prospects typically $25,000–$100,000.
• Identifies, cultivates and solicits prospects; stewards donors.
• Participates in major gift opportunities with UH Advancement.
• Provides guidance on personal solicitation of gifts and other matters.
• May manage development staff and administer the budget for the unit.
• Participates in university-wide development activities as needed.
• Supports alumni relations, publications, events, and media relations.

Skills

Fundraising strategy

Prospect development

Donor cultivation

Education

Four-year degree or equivalent

Job description

Department: Houston Public Media Salary: $75,100.00 - $95,800.00

Description:

Develops, implements and manages a strategic fundraising plan for assigned college or unit. Serves as the chief development officer for the college or unit (typically with a dual reporting line to the dean and a member of the University Advancement management team.) Possesses some knowledge and experience regarding personal solicitation and fundraising in general, and at least a basic knowledge of planned giving.

1. Directs development activities for assigned college or unit; creates and implements a comprehensive fundraising plan, including prospect development and management, annual, major and planned gifts and stewardship.
2. Manages a portfolio of prospects which are mostly at the level of $25,000 to $100,000.
3. Identifies, cultivates and solicits prospects, and stewards donors; works with faculty, staff and volunteers as appropriate.
4. May participate in some major gift prospect opportunities, typically in conjunction with a member of the UH Office of Development management team or major gifts program.
5. Provides guidance to the college or unit on personal solicitation of annual and special gifts and other development and fundraising matters.
6. May manage development professional and support staff within the college or unit.
7. Administers budget and resources allocated to the college or unit development program.
8. Participates in University-wide development activities as needed.
9. May administer other advancement activities, such as alumni relations, publications, special events, media relations, etc. for assigned college or unit.
10. Performs other job-related duties as required.

MQ: Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job-related 4 year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed.

Requires a minimum of three (3) years of directly job-related experience.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.