Director of Development

Responsibilities:

• Cultivating the support of donors through direct solicitations, fundraising campaigns, and indirect methods such as alumni engagement, alumni and professional societies, and targeted campaigns.
• Maintaining positive relationships with potential donors and the community.
• Directing the management of individual giving programs, trusts, estates, gift planning, corporate and foundation relations, prospect research, donor relations, and stewardship.
• Developing and managing financial gifts, endowments, and other funding in support of University programs.
• Organizing fundraising activities and soliciting monetary donations or other gifts.
• Cultivating relationships with donors and friends of the University.
• Raising awareness of the University’s work, goals, and financial needs.

Additional Position Information:

Education:

Requires a relevant Bachelor’s degree.

Experience:

Requires a minimum of 4 years experience in fundraising or alumni relations, or sales and marketing. Alternatively, significant experience working in higher education with demonstrated leadership supporting a college or a dean. Higher education fundraising preferred.

Leadership:

No authority or responsibility for the supervision of others.

Licenses/Certifications/Requirements:

Valid drivers license – State of Ohio

Preferred Qualifications:

Higher education fundraising.

Physical Requirements:

Job is physically comfortable; individual is normally seated and has discretion about walking, standing, etc. May occasionally lift very lightweight objects.

Working Conditions:

No major sources of working conditions discomfort, standard working environment with possible minor inconveniences due to occasional noise, crowded working conditions, minor heating/cooling or ventilation problems, and/or up to 40% use of PC terminal.

Application Instructions:

Learn More – Apply Now: https://uakron.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UACareers/job/Director-of-Development_JR101094

In order to be considered for this position, please complete the online application and attach your cover letter, resume and references.

Compensation: The compensation for this position is commensurate with experience.

Application Deadline: Review of applicants will begin on October 4, 2024.

FLSA Status (exempt/nonexempt):

United States of America (Exempt)

Union Affiliation (if applicable):

For assistance with your application or attachments, please contact the Human Resources representative listed:

Sena Jodoin

Email:

sjodoin@uakron.edu

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Non-Discrimination Statement

The University of Akron is an Equal Education and Employment Institution. View our Non-Discrimination Statement for more information. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.

State of Residence Statement

It is the expectation of the University of Akron that all work performed as an employee of the University will be performed in Ohio.