• excellent listening skills and a professional who prioritizes long-term partnerships over transactional fundraising;
  
  

• strategic thinking skills and being informed on fundraising trends and donor behavior; and
  
  

• problem solving abilities that assist in overcoming challenges.
  
  

Successful candidates will need to adopt a team-centric approach, create partnerships, and strong, trusting relationships with members of the University Advancement team, colleagues, and leaders working in divisions across UWM's campus and staff and colleagues at the UWM Foundation, Inc., UWM's closely affiliated non-profit foundation. The Director of Advancement must demonstrate independent, proactive, creative, and strategic thinking when approaching their work. They will be a key member of the team of fundraisers, must manage multiple, simultaneous assignments, and meet deadlines without compromising quality in a service-oriented environment. The Gift Officer may need to attend weekend and/or evening events as driven by prospect and donor relationships.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Develops and updates prospect portfolios, evaluates existing strategy and recommends improvements to leadership

• Develops and delivers targeted fundraising and communication programs and materials specific to gift contributions in alignment with strategic initiatives

• Serves as a unit liaison to internal and external constituencies, provides information and represents the interests of the institution

• Identifies, promotes, and maintains donor relationships and identifies solicitation opportunities specifically designed for the generation of gifts to reach program funding goals

Division: Division of University Advancement (UA)

Compensation: $74,000 - $83,000 Annual

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
  
  

• At least five years of professional fundraising experience with a track record of soliciting prospects
  
  

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  
  

• Proficiency with computers and standard applications (Microsoft Office, Adobe, etc.)
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Broad-based and progressive fundraising experience in areas related to annual giving, proposal preparation, individual, corporate, and foundation solicitations including major and planned gifts
  
  

• Experience working in large, complex institutions like universities, hospitals, or government agencies
  
  

• Experience with customer relationship management (CRM) software applications and/or database solutions for event management or marketing, etc.
  
  

• Fundraising campaign experience
  
  

• Academic fundraising experience, with a preference for those with experience soliciting gifts for an athletic department
  
  

How to Apply:

Complete application materials must include a cover letter and detailed resume addressing educational and professional level work experience as it relates to all minimum and preferred qualifications.

In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from a candidate's application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.

The last day to submit your application is Friday, October 16.

Contact Information:

Adam Garcia - HR Coordinator

garci289@uwm.edu

Reasonable Accommodations
Pursuant to university policy, UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact uwm-jobs@uwm.edu or 414-229-4463. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.

Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin's Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin's Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of "final candidates" and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.

CBC and Reference Check Policy
Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)
For the UWM Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu/, or call UWM's Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at (414) 229-4632 for a paper copy.

Employment Authorization
In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.



To apply, visit https://wisconsin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UW_Milwaukee/job/Milwaukee-WI/Director-of-Advancement_JR10015043.



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• excellent listening skills and a professional who prioritizes long-term partnerships over transactional fundraising;
  
  

• strategic thinking skills and being informed on fundraising trends and donor behavior; and
  
  

• problem solving abilities that assist in overcoming challenges.
  
  

Successful candidates will need to adopt a team-centric approach, create partnerships, and strong, trusting relationships with members of the University Advancement team, colleagues, and leaders working in divisions across UWM's campus and staff and colleagues at the UWM Foundation, Inc., UWM's closely affiliated non-profit foundation. The Director of Advancement must demonstrate independent, proactive, creative, and strategic thinking when approaching their work. They will be a key member of the team of fundraisers, must manage multiple, simultaneous assignments, and meet deadlines without compromising quality in a service-oriented environment. The Gift Officer may need to attend weekend and/or evening events as driven by prospect and donor relationships.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Develops and updates prospect portfolios, evaluates existing strategy and recommends improvements to leadership

• Develops and delivers targeted fundraising and communication programs and materials specific to gift contributions in alignment with strategic initiatives

• Serves as a unit liaison to internal and external constituencies, provides information and represents the interests of the institution

• Identifies, promotes, and maintains donor relationships and identifies solicitation opportunities specifically designed for the generation of gifts to reach program funding goals

Division: Division of University Advancement (UA)

Compensation: $74,000 - $83,000 Annual

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
  
  

• At least five years of professional fundraising experience with a track record of soliciting prospects
  
  

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  
  

• Proficiency with computers and standard applications (Microsoft Office, Adobe, etc.)
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Broad-based and progressive fundraising experience in areas related to annual giving, proposal preparation, individual, corporate, and foundation solicitations including major and planned gifts
  
  

• Experience working in large, complex institutions like universities, hospitals, or government agencies
  
  

• Experience with customer relationship management (CRM) software applications and/or database solutions for event management or marketing, etc.
  
  

• Fundraising campaign experience
  
  

• Academic fundraising experience, with a preference for those with experience soliciting gifts for an athletic department
  
  

How to Apply:

Complete application materials must include a cover letter and detailed resume addressing educational and professional level work experience as it relates to all minimum and preferred qualifications.

In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from a candidate's application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.

The last day to submit your application is Friday, October 16.

Contact Information:

Adam Garcia - HR Coordinator

garci289@uwm.edu

Reasonable Accommodations
Pursuant to university policy, UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact uwm-jobs@uwm.edu or 414-229-4463. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.

Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin's Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin's Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of "final candidates" and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.

CBC and Reference Check Policy
Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)
For the UWM Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu/, or call UWM's Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at (414) 229-4632 for a paper copy.

Employment Authorization
In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.



To apply, visit https://wisconsin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UW_Milwaukee/job/Milwaukee-WI/Director-of-Advancement_JR10015043.



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