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Posting Title Senior Director of Development, Division of Student Affairs

Department UNT-Advancement - Gen-170000

Job Location Denton

Full Time/Part Time Full-Time

Retirement Eligibility ORP Eligible

Additional Retirement Information 

For more information on retirement plan options, please visit https://hr.untsystem.edu/benefits/retirement-plans/index.php.

Salary Information $101,183

Department Summary 

The University of North Texas seeks an experienced, highly motivated, goal-oriented, and energetic fundraiser with a proven track record of closing annual and major gifts and exceeding measurable performance goals. The Senior Director of Development will join a division with dynamic and visionary leadership focused on advancing a donor-centric mission and building a vibrant team that will enthusiastically and strategically increase philanthropy and accelerate current momentum to propel the university’s tremendous potential to new heights.

We are seeking an experienced professional with strong communication and relationship-building skills, a forward-thinking and strategic approach, and the ability to relate to multiple constituencies and to represent the University. The successful candidate will be able to convey enthusiasm for the mission and role of the Division of Student Affairs and will, upon employment, work with the Senior Vice President for Student Affairs and Associate Vice President, Development to convey detailed knowledge and passion about the Division’s programs to inspire significant giving. Experience in student affairs-related programs and/or understanding of the role of student affairs in the retention and success of students is essential.

Position Overview 

The Senior Director of Development will work in consultation and in close coordination with the Associate Vice President, Development and Vice President, Division of Student Affairs to design and implement a comprehensive development program to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward prospects and donors for major gifts in support of Division priorities. The Sr. Director works in a collaborative and supportive manner with colleagues and donors to maximize giving to the university and coordinates with UNT’s annual giving, corporate and foundation relations, and planned giving units. The Sr. Director works closely with UNT’s advancement services, donor relations, and communications teams to implement effective recognition and messaging. The Sr. Director proactively supports the mission of the Division of University Advancement and is an ambassador for UNT and Divisions of University Advancement and Student Affairs.

Representative Tasks:

• Builds and designs a comprehensive fundraising program.
• Leads the strategic planning and implementation of a comprehensive development plan for the Division of Student Affairs.
• Manages and implements strategies and activities for identifying and qualifying, soliciting, cultivating and stewarding major gift prospects and donors.
• Translates goals into specific objectives, utilizing the most effective fundraising techniques to achieve each goal.
• Manages a pool of major gift donors and prospective donors and helps maintain the prospect relationship with the University.
• Works effectively with stakeholders for proposal development by providing leads, research assistance, and proposal writing and submission assistance.

Minimum Qualifications 

Bachelor’s Degree and seven years of professional experience in fundraising, donor relations, public relations, or sales; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

• Extensive knowledge of philanthropy and fundraising principles.
• Demonstrated experience in establishing and maintaining effective professional relationships with internal and external constituents.
• Ability to plan, organize, develop and execute strategies.
• Ability to attend numerous off site events and meetings and travel and work

evenings and weekends as necessary.

• Ability to establish and maintain cordial, productive, and professional working

relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Exceptional communications skills.
• Ability to master University policies and procedures and apply these in specific situations.
• Ability to exercise resourcefulness and good judgment.
• Ability to manage multiple streams of work.
• Demonstrated excellent analytical skills, problem solving ability and strong critical thinking skills.

Preferred Qualifications 

The University of North Texas seeks a Senior Director of Development with:

• An ability to work independently, take initiative, use sound judgment, and make good decisions.
• An ability to plan, coordinate, and collaborate with development colleagues, faculty, staff, and volunteers.
• An ability to communicate internally and externally with tact and diplomacy.
• An ability to relate fundraising programs to university goals and objectives.
• Supervisory experience that includes hiring, managing, training, and mentoring development directors and administrative staff.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and an ability to set priorities, organize workload, handle multiple responsibilities, and meet deadlines.
• An ability to effectively plan and organize meetings and develop presentation materials.
• Experience with Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge/NXT or other CRM.

Required License / Registration / Certification 

Work Schedule 

Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm; some evenings and weekends required; hybrid remote opportunity available.

Driving University Vehicle Yes

Security Sensitive This is a security sensitive position

EEO Statement 

The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices.

Classification Title Sr Dir Development Fundraising

Physical Requirements Ability to communicate

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Build and manage a comprehensive fundraising program for the Division of Student Affairs with primary focus on managing a prospect portfolio of a minimum of 100 active prospects.

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Develop key strategies for highest level relationships, those that have the potential to give at a major gift or next level, included in this are all modes of relationship development including communication.

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Solicit and successfully close major gifts.

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Establish and cultivate cross-campus partnerships with Advancement and Student Affairs leadership, faculty, and staff to build cases of support for the Division with the goal of inspiring donor investment.

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Collaborate with colleagues across the university to fulfill donor goals and objectives and to implement appropriate stewardship and recognition.

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Actively participate in Division and University events.

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Participate in and support any special project fundraising for university priorities as assigned by executive leadership.

Posting Number S8004P

Position End Date (if temporary) 

Special Instructions to Applicants 

Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.untsystem.edu/postings/81193

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