Milwaukee, WI
Full Time
JR10015043
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Position Title:
Director of Advancement
Job Category:
Academic Staff
Employment Type:
Regular
Job Profile:
Gift Officer I
Job Duties:
Unit Description:
At the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, the Division of University Advancement (UA) has the privilege of championing one of the country's leading research universities. In collaboration with our internal and external stakeholders, we maximize private support for UWM's schools, colleges, units and programs through a comprehensive development and alumni relations program that:
- Promotes a university-wide culture of philanthropy and
stewardship
- Engages alums through high impact and highly visible programs
and services
- Supports and fosters investment in campus priorities
- Respects donors' philanthropic interests and passions
- Provides a joyful giving experience
- Complies with relevant professional codes of conduct and
ethics
- Holds parties accountable for meeting goals and
objectives
Job Duties:
The Gift Officer I - Director of Advancement - identifies and cultivates relationships with donor prospects at major, principal and/or estate giving levels, develops and implements fundraising plans, and works collaboratively with other Advancement staff to meet predefined gift contribution goals.
This position is a member of the frontline development team whose primary responsibility is revenue generation through relationship-based fundraising activities. This individual manages a portfolio of 75 - 125 high-capacity, high-affinity prospects and develops a strategy for each prospect moving them closer to gift solicitation. This individual is strategic and thoughtful, using their strong communication and interpersonal skills to meet metrics as set forth by the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Development, being as productive as possible while employing efficient strategies for success.
The Director of Advancement's primary responsibilities include comprehensive management of a portfolio of donors and prospects to meet goals in all stages of the donor cycle qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship, as well as creating custom strategies for approaching donors and prospects. Critical to success, eligible candidates will have the ability to work independently, proactively, and creatively while demonstrating motivation to achieve established annual fundraising goals and metrics. The Director of Advancement must demonstrate knowledge and proficiency in using database solutions to execute strategies with prospects and donors and to track relationship status and produce efficient results. It is critical that the individual embraces UWM's University Advancement's data-driven culture.
UWM's University Advancement's university wide fundraising model requires eligible candidates to be both adaptable and have a genuine desire to learn about people, organizations, and opportunities. Gift Officers are asked to become subject matter experts in a fundraising program area, versus being assigned to a particular unit of the University. To best succeed in the UWM UA environment, specific qualifications include:
- the ability to conceive and ask thoughtful questions and to
adjust communication and engagement strategies to meet
philanthropic goals;