Senior Major Gifts Architect, Foundation Relations

The University of Arizona Foundation; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Arizona Foundation seeks a Senior Associate Director of Development (Senior ADO) for Foundation Relations to secure gifts of $50,000+ from private foundations for the University of Arizona. The role reports to the Senior Director of Development, Principal Gifts and Foundation Relations and works within the PAe team across campus.

The Senior ADO will be responsible for building a robust donor portfolio, engaging with department heads, and coordinating with multiple university

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders including donors and campus partners.
• Proven ability to manage a portfolio of donor prospects and meet fundraising goals.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and deadlines.
• Willingness to travel across Arizona and nationally as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead fundraising priority initiatives for the university and Office of Research and Partnerships.
• Manage a portfolio of 50–70 prospects with 40–50 in cultivation/solicitation.
• Develop and execute strategic cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship plans for gifts from $50K+.
• Execute Qualification Plans per PAE standards to develop new major gift prospects.
• Schedule weekly meetings with prospects and donors using CRM and communications tools.
• Support stewardship and recognition efforts for annual fund donors.
• Aim to close 15+ major gifts per year with $750K+ raised after onboarding.
• Collaborate with PAE and campus teams to grow donor pipelines.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Donor relationship management

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

The University of Arizona Foundation seeks a Senior Associate Director of Development (Senior ADO) for Foundation Relations to secure gifts of $50,000+ from private foundations for the University of Arizona. The role reports to the Senior Director of Development, Principal Gifts and Foundation Relations and works within the PAe team across campus.

The Senior ADO will be responsible for building a robust donor portfolio, engaging with department heads, and coordinating with multiple university