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Director of Development, College of Nursing

Employer
University of Arizona
Location
Tucson, AZ

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Job Details

Posting Number:

req5255

Department:

Senior VP Health Sciences

Department Website Link:

Location:

University of Arizona Health Sciences

Address:

1670 E Drachman St, Tucson, AZ 85721-0001 USA

Position Highlights:

The Director of Development, College of Nursing (Director of Development) manages the identification, education, cultivation, and solicitation of major and principal gift prospects, while personally managing a major and principal gift portfolio. This is the lead development officer position for the College of Nursing and is responsible for all aspects of the College of Nursing’s Alumni and Development efforts. The Director of Development reports directly to the Dean of the College of Nursing and the Associate Vice President, Development. The Director of Development will be a member of the University and Alumni Development Program (UADP) and the College of Nursing’s Administrative Council. They will partner closely with College of Nursing and UAHS leadership, the University of Arizona Foundation (Foundation), and the UADP to create and exceed fundraising goals and objectives for the College. This position is subject to joint management by the University of Arizona and the University of Arizona Foundation as specified in the Development Services and Asset Management Agreement dated August 2016.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Advises the Dean of Nursing and President of the University of Arizona Foundation (UAF) or designee on all matters related to development activities within the College.
  • Develop and sustain strong relationships with the College/unit leadership, faculty, board members, alumni, volunteers, donors, and financial professionals.
  • Direct and manage the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major and principal gift level individual, corporate and foundation prospects.
  • Responsible for maintaining a portfolio of 50-70 assigned-prospects with an emphasis on 40-50 in cultivation/solicitation annually while discovering new hi-capacity prospects.
  • After an initial 3-6 month on-boarding period, execute an agreed upon metric of at least 100 current or prospect donor visits and the successful closure of 15+ major/principal gift proposals per year, with an expectation of $1M+ raised after the initial on-boarding period (with incremental increases after the first year).
  • Represent College, UAHS, the UA and UADP at public events, including delivering remarks.
  • Develop and achieve short and long-term strategic plans
  • Develop personalized strategies for all assigned donors and prospects which builds, maintains and enhances relationships while furthering donors’ philanthropic objectives.
  • Help to support and promote a culture of philanthropy within the College of Nursing and work effectively as part of the greater UADP.
  • Plan, coordinate, and schedule weekly personal visits with prospects and donors utilizing UADP software, introductory letters, emails and phone calls to set appointments.
  • Maintain current and accurate records of donor prospects in the UADP computer records system. On a weekly basis, enter contact reports of all visits, significant telephone conversations, letters and correspondence, gift solicitations, and other communications with donors. Maintain information about current and future gift proposals (asks).
  • Provide input and direction for development-focused newsletters, invitations, brochures, and other publications/communications, as needed.
  • Work with College of Nursing scholarship manager and stewardship officer to ensure scholarship donors are properly acknowledged; coordinate contact between students and their scholarship donors where appropriate.
  • Collaborate with colleagues across the university and UAHS and represent UA’s needs and interests
  • Work with college/unit/department leadership and UADP leadership to develop and implement fundraising priorities for the College
  • Provide staff support to College of Nursing Alumni Council, assisting the president with overall planning, coordinating efforts with CON communications team, and leveraging alumni events to identify and cultivate major gift donors.
  • Lead donor-centered College events including the annual scholarship tea; lead homecoming event planning in conjunction with the alumni council.
  • Design and manage solicitation and stewardship plans in Lynx to support fundraising initiatives.
  • Ensure all contributions are properly documented and handled in accordance with the University of Arizona Gift Policy.
  • Work with College of Nursing and UADP Marketing and Communications colleagues to development print and online development materials related to the assigned areas.
  • Partners with, and effectively utilizes, the development professionals and resources of the UADP, including campus-based development teams, the offices of Regional Development; Gift Planning; Annual Giving (telephone, direct-mail, and e-solicitation services); Leadership Annual Giving; Board and Donor Engagement: Marketing and Communications; Prospect Development; Financial Services; Information Services; and the Foundation Relations/Grant Information, Facilitation, and Training (GIFT) Center (preparation and submission of grant proposals to foundations).
  • Utilizes the common systems, policies and procedures adhered to by UADP team members.
  • Creatively leverages outreach activities (e.g. tours, lectures, etc.) to develop new major gift prospects.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 7 years of related work experience, including 3 years of managerial experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
  • Requires a Bachelor's degree.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Fundraising experience in a higher education setting.* Experience with, knowledge of, and enthusiasm for nursing or health sciences fields, the UA, and the UA Strategic Plan.

FLSA:

Exempt

Full Time/Part Time:

Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week:

40

Job FTE:

1.0

Work Calendar:

Fiscal

Job Category:

University Advancement

Benefits Eligible:

Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay:

$93,363 - $134,858

Compensation Type:

salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Grade:

13

Career Stream and Level:

M3

Job Family:

Major Gifts

Job Function:

University Advancement

Type of criminal background check required::

Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies:

1

Target Hire Date:

Expected End Date:

Contact Information for Candidates:

Laurie Carlin | carlin@uafoundation.org

Open Date:

5/13/2021

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Documents Needed to Apply:

Resume and Cover Letter

Special Instructions to Applicant:

Diversity Statement:

At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As an Hispanic-serving institution and a Native American/Alaska Native-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.

Organization

As Arizona’s First University, founded in 1885, the University of Arizona now serves nearly 46,000 students, from undergraduates to doctoral candidates. A public land grant university, we work together to expand human potential, explore new horizons, and enrich life for all.

We constantly strive to be a best-in-class place to learn, research, and work. We educate innovative, adaptive learners and problem solvers who are prepared to lead meaningful lives and improve society in the Fourth Industrial Revolution Economy. Our Strategic Plan details how we intend to drive social, cultural, and economic impact, in Arizona and across the world.

As a Research I university and member of the Association of American Universities, the University of Arizona hosts two medical schools as well as the only veterinary college in Arizona. More than 16,500 faculty, staff, and graduate students produce over $687 million in research annually, ranking us among the top 20 public research universities in the nation.

Transdisciplinary research excellence – the true seamless integration across disciplinary university-community boundaries – is an undergirding philosophy deeply rooted in our history. Notably, our BIO5 Institute brings together scientists from agriculture, medicine, pharmacy, basic science, and engineering to treat disease, feed humanity, and preserve livable environments.

We strive for excellence in all our 200-plus undergraduate majors and 150 graduate programs. Our faculty are renowned for ground-breaking research in astronomy and planetary sciences; climate, environment, and solar energy; cancer and biotechnology; optical sciences; electrical and computer engineering; and management information systems. Research us yourself on our interactive FactBook.

As Arizona public employees, we enjoy comprehensive benefits. Among these are a choice of retirement plans, high-quality medical insurance subsidized at 85% of cost; and dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, and life insurance plans. An unusually generous qualified tuition reduction program is one of the benefits our employees, their spouses or domestic partners, and children value most.

Who We Are

Our core values proclaim who our Wildcat community is and what we stand for:

Integrity: Be honest, respectful, and just.

Compassion: Choose to care.

Exploration: Be insatiably curious.

Adaptation: Stay open-minded and eager for what’s next.

Inclusion: Harness the power of diversity.

Determination: Bear down! (Yes, there’s a story here.)

Where We Are

Our Main and Health Sciences campuses are located near downtown Tucson. In addition, we operate a College of Applied Science & Technology in southeastern Arizona, a Biomedical Campus in Phoenix, a Veterinary College north of Tucson, and extension offices in every Arizona county. Despite a metro population of 1 million people, Tucson retains the feel of a small town where everyone knows one another. Ringed by mountains, blessed with abundant sunshine, and recognized as a bicycle-friendly city, Tucson is ideal for outdoor exploration. The second largest city in Arizona also offers cultural, artistic, and social amenities to feed your insatiable curiosity. Emblematic of the desert Southwest, the Sonoran Desert is a region steeped in Native American and Latina/o culture.

Diversity Profile

Our Commitment to Inclusive Excellence

The University of Arizona sits on the homeland of the Tohono O’odham, the Desert People. In 1775, the Spanish Presidio San Agustín de Tucsón displaced the Native people from the floodplain of the Santa Cruz River. With Mexican Independence in 1821, Tucson became part of the Mexican state of Sonora, and might still be so but for the 1853 Gadsden Purchase.

The University of Arizona takes advantage of our unique location and history through initiatives from cross-border collaborative research in arid lands and water management to workshops for women entrepreneurs in Sonora.

The Native Peoples Technical Assistance Office serves as a liaison between Native nations and the research arm of the university, focused on building capacity and research support for tribal community development.

The university of Arizona is proud to be a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution and one of 9 US institutions to receive the inaugural Seal of Excelencia for demonstrating positive Latina/o student outcomes. We rank No. 1 for the number of doctoral degrees awarded to Native American students, and No. 9 for the number awarded to Latina/o students.

Student success, particularly educational equity for historically underserved groups, is an institutional priority. We have more than 10,000 First Cats (first-generation college students). The Strategic Alternative Learning Techniques (SALT) Center is nationally recognized for its innovative and successful academic support programs for students with learning and attention challenges.

The University of Arizona has many student cultural clubs and organizations. View the list on the Equity, Inclusion, and Title IX website.

These are some of our cutting-edge centers and programs:

Arizona Hispanic Center of Excellence (AZ-HCOE) works to increase the number of Latina/o physicians, enhance health research serving Latinas/os, and improve the cultural competency of health care services in Latina/o communities.

Binational Migration Institute (BMI) is an association of US and Mexican scholars researching the consequences of immigration enforcement policies on Latina/o communities.

Institute for LGBT Studies develops curriculum, promotes research, and presents public programming addressing the histories, politics, and cultures of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.

Institute for the Study of Religion and Culture (ISRC) serves as a research and outreach center focused on the role of religion in international politics.

Native American Research and Training Center (NARTC) conducts health-related research and training projects to help improve quality of life for Native Americans.

Native Nations Institute (NNI) conducts policy analysis and research dedicated to building capable Native nations.

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