Provide leadership and direction to the development team,
including setting clear goals, managing performance and fostering a
collaborative and supportive work environment
Focus on securing gifts of $25,000 or higher
Monitor and analyze fundraising performance metrics, making
data-driven decisions to optimize fundraising strategies and
tactics
Prepare regular reports and updates on fundraising activities,
outcomes and projections for the executive team
Other duties as assigned
Positions at this level typically manage a portfolio of 100 or more
major gift prospects and donors. They are expected to make at least
100 strategic moves and 20 solicitations of $25,000 or more. Each
year, they are expected to have raised at least $1,500,000.
Required Experience:
- Four years in fundraising or related work experience such as
high-level sales, marketing or constituent-based outreach
- Working in an environment dependent on developing and
maintaining positive relationships
Required Education:
Required Other:
- Ability to travel
- Ability to work nonstandard business hours, including weekends
and holidays
- Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to meet
policy requirements for driving university-owned vehicles
Additional Preferred:
- Master's Degree
- Experience with volunteer boards and committees
- Familiarity with database computer systems and applications,
preferably customer relationship management systems
- Public relations or marketing experience
- Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills, using
proper grammar and punctuation as demonstrated in application
materials
- Knowledge of development activities, preferably in higher
education
- Experience working in fundraising within an NCAA Division I
Athletic Department
- Extensive major gift fundraising experience
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:
Degree Requirement:
Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire
FLSA Status: Exempt
Employee Category: Exempt
Pay Range: $100,000 annually or higher, commensurate with
experience
Type of Appointment: Fiscal Year
FTE: 1
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Funding:
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this
vacancy: No
Posting Date: 07/29/2026
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants: This position is
not offering Visa sponsorship.
To receive first
consideration, please submit a letter of qualifications and current
resume no later than Aug 19th.
In your letter of qualifications (
human-resources-letter-of-qualification-template.docx
) using details and examples, please address all of the required
and preferred qualifications for this position and how your
experience and skills align.
If you would like to see the full job description, please contact
Christy Day at
cday@uidaho.edu.
Applicant Resources: https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement: Applicants who are selected as
final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal
background check.
To apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/52292
The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity
employer, including veterans and individuals with
disabilities.
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