Senior Major Gifts Director, Foundation Relations

ADP, Inc.; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Arizona Foundation seeks a Senior Associate Director of Development 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 and works within the PA E team to build donor pipelines and coordinate advancement activities.

After onboarding, responsible for 100+ donor meetings per year and 15+ major gift closures with a target of $750K+ raised in the first year, while

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of related work experience.
• Ability to drive/attend meetings throughout Arizona and travel by commercial airline as needed.
• Any equivalent combination of experience, training, and/or education approved by HR.

Responsibilities

• Lead fundraising priority initiatives for the University of Arizona Foundation's Foundation Relations team.
• Develop and execute strategic cultivation, solicitation and stewardship plans for a donor portfolio.
• Plan and schedule weekly meetings with prospects and donors; enter notes and activity in the CRM.
• Manage a donor portfolio with 50-70 prospects, targeting $250K+ gifts and $1M+ major gifts.

Skills

Donor cultivation

Portfolio management

Strategic fundraising

Foundation relations

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

The University of Arizona Foundation seeks a Senior Associate Director of Development 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 and works within the PA E team to build donor pipelines and coordinate advancement activities.

After onboarding, responsible for 100+ donor meetings per year and 15+ major gift closures with a target of $750K+ raised in the first year, while