Director of Leadership Giving, Paul College
Job Description
Operating Title
Director of Leadership Giving, Paul CollegeLong Classification Title
Annual Giving DirectorCampus Location
DurhamDepartment
UNH Foundation OperatingSummary of Position
Acceptable minimum level of education
Bachelor'sAcceptable minimum years of experience
5-7 yearsAdditional Job Information
Posting Number
PS4779FY25Other minimum qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of fundraising experience or equivalent (sales, business development, account/relationship management, marketing and/or public relations)
- Bachelor’s degree
- Demonstrated understanding of the relevance of philanthropy and Development expertise
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, about fundraising support; requires the ability to build rapport in an open, friendly, and accepting way, listen attentively and change the thinking of, or gain acceptance of, others in varied situations.
- Exceptionally strong interpersonal skills and experience interacting with internal and external constituents who are diverse in characteristics such as age, education level, race, gender identity and expression, ability, and socioeconomic backgrounds in a culturally competent and supportive manner.
- Exceptionally strong organizational skills and ability to juggle and prioritize a multitude of projects/tasks.
- Orientation as a team player and demonstrated strength at partnering with peers, management, and leadership and collaborating across diverse university units and departments.
- Demonstrated understating of the responsibility to maintain sensitive information and appreciation of ethics and compliance.
- Openness to travel on behalf of UNH for donor/prospect visits or as the university’s representative, including local, regional, and domestic trips.
- Exceptionally strong analytical skills and experience working in a metrics-driven environment.
- Proficiency in database technologies and Microsoft Office and technological/data acumen.
- Commitment to the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and advancement
Additional Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of the fundraising profession and its theories, standards, policies, and systems
- Familiarity with a university setting and fundraising campaigns
- Experience with portfolio and volunteer management and solicitations
Salary Information
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.usnh.edu/postings/62345Percent Time Information (FTE)
1.00Grade
26EEO Statement
The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.
Institution Information
The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.
The UNH Diversity Resource Guide with information and programming available in the seacoast area, New Hampshire, and the region can be found here: https://www.unh.edu/hr/diversity-resource-guide
Posting Date
08/02/2024Open Until Filled
YesPosting Open to Internal Candidates Only?
NoInterested Internal Candidates Exist?
NoJob Category
Salaried Staff (Exempt)Appointment Type
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None applicableDuty/Responsibility
- Manage and actively expand a portfolio consisting of Paul College constituents capable of making leadership level gifts in the range of $25,000 – $99,999; maintain frequent contact with these individuals and organizations to build relationships and increase philanthropic support.
- Conduct up to 150 visits each year with prospects and potential prospects via video conferencing, phone, and/or in-person; meeting this activity goal will require travel across the state, region, and, on occasion, the U.S. When needed, engage the Paul College Dean in these visits.
- Craft meaningful funding proposals to facilitate leadership level gifts and multi-year commitments that align with the donors’ and dean/directors’ fundraising and/or strategic priorities.
- Solicit gifts of all levels for Paul College, with a focus on leadership level gifts, from assigned prospects and other donors or potential donors to achieve annual revenue goals.
- Assist the entire Development team with achieving alumni participation goals, overall for the university and for Paul College. This will require engagement in key campaigns such as the annual (603) Challenge and year-end pushes.
- Facilitate pipeline movement across all laterals of the Development spectrum (Annual Giving, Leadership Giving, Major Giving, and Planned Giving), working closely with colleagues to successfully transition prospects.
- Qualify new prospects and disqualify prospects for leadership level giving by conducting a series of steps that deem their affinity and inclination to engage philanthropically at that level.
- Steward prospects and donors through their philanthropic journey with Paul College with the goal of maximizing their donor potential.
- Utilize CRM database, reports, and other available technologies to efficiently manage, engage and expand your portfolio.
Duty/Responsibility
- Plan and execute leadership level giving communications and marketing for Paul College in partnership with colleagues across the Leadership and Annual Giving Teams, utilizing all available channels (mail, phone, email, social media, etc.).
- Plan and facilitate leadership level cultivation and stewardship activities (events, programs, and other touch points) in partnership with Development colleagues.
- Consult with leadership and faculty/staff across Paul College on above tactics, engaging them in strategies when possible and ensuring efforts align with their priorities/vision.
- Partner with the Senior Director of Leadership Giving to determine annual goals for all individual and unit level metrics. Regularly monitor progress through reports and ensure data is recorded timely and accurately; work to ensure these goals are all achieved each year.
- Work collaboratively across all Development and Advancement teams to support both the division and university in its fundraising goals and strategic plans and to ensure that leadership giving strategies align with overall fundraising and engagement strategies and vice versa.
- Participate in events, programs, meetings, and initiatives that support UNH and Paul College as directed by Development, Advancement, and the dean of Paul College.
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