Associate Director of Development (Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College)

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Department Summary

Our office is helping to drive the University forward through initiatives that will lead to the creation of new scholarships, programs, and facilities.
 

Role Specifications

Below you will find classification and compensation information.  For additional details behind the University of Mississippi classification system please visit Human Resource Compensation Page

Family -  Development and University Advancement

Sub-Family - Development

Career Track / Level - P2

Grade - 11

Role Summary

Manages a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors, as well as develops and executes comprehensive fundraising plans for various academic and research programs.

Associate Director of Development (Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College): Solicits leadership annual gifts of $25,001 and over through personal solicitations in support of development goals across academic units. Coordinates and participates in multiple funding channel activities. 
 

Examples of Work Performed

• Travels extensively to meet with donors and potential donors
• Hosts donors and potential donors for certain university events held on and off campus
• Follows a stewardship plan to ensure donors of UM are properly thanked for their support
• Maintain a portfolio and stay engaged with all individuals within portfolio

Essential Functions

These essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following.  Additional essential functions may be identified and included by the hiring department.

1. Develops and executes fundraising plans for various academic and research programs.
2. Manages a portfolio of major gift donors and prospects, ensuring regular and personalized contact with each donor.
3. Collaborates with senior leadership, faculty, and volunteers to identify and prioritize funding opportunities.
4. Creates and delivers presentations to individuals and groups to educate them about university programs and funding priorities.
5. Writes and submits proposals and reports to donors to provide updates on the impact of their gifts.
6. Works collaboratively with other university departments to ensure coordinated fundraising efforts.
7. Participates in face-to-face meetings with donors to solicit major gifts.
8. May provide guidance to other development staff.

Minimum Education/Experience

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Experience:  (3) Years Experience

EEO Statement

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Minimum Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements:  These physical requirements are not exhaustive, and additional job-related physical requirements may be added to these by individual agencies on an as needed basis. 

Corrective devices may be used to meet physical requirements.

Physical Exertion:  The incumbent may be required to lift up to approximately 10 pounds.

Vision:  Requirements of this job include close vision. Speaking/Hearing: Ability to give and receive information through speaking and listening.

Motor Coordination:  While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is frequently required to talk and hear; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The incumbent is periodically required to sit. The incumbent is occasionally required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms

Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

Background Check Statement

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