Impact-Driven Grants & Major Gifts Leader

CASE; Arkadelphia (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Henderson State University Advancement seeks a dynamic development professional to serve as Assistant/Associate Director of Development – Grants & Major Gifts. This frontline fundraiser will manage a major gifts portfolio and lead grant proposal development to support institutional priorities.

Working with university leadership, faculty, and staff, you will identify funding opportunities, coordinate proposals, monitor grant implementation, and ensure timely reporting and donor stewardship to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred in related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.
• Demonstrated project management and ability to manage multiple initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a portfolio of major gift prospects and solicit gifts.
• Lead and manage grant development from identification to reporting.
• Coordinate development of competitive grant proposals with faculty and leadership.
• Track and monitor grants, budgets, and timelines; ensure sponsor compliance.
• Collaborate with campus partners to identify opportunities and align donor interests with priorities.
• Prepare reports for university leadership and participate in donor stewardship activities.

Skills

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Multitasking

Travel flexibility

Evenings/weekends availability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Henderson State University Advancement seeks a dynamic development professional to serve as Assistant/Associate Director of Development – Grants & Major Gifts. This frontline fundraiser will manage a major gifts portfolio and lead grant proposal development to support institutional priorities.

Working with university leadership, faculty, and staff, you will identify funding opportunities, coordinate proposals, monitor grant implementation, and ensure timely reporting and donor stewardship to