Development Director

Position Classification

Regular, full-time, salaried, exempt and benefit-eligible staff position. For more benefit information visit Why Work at UCO?

General Schedule

This position typically works 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday at UCO's main campus in Edmond, Oklahoma, some evenings and weekends may be required.

Position Overview

The Director of Development for the College of Fine Arts and Design (CFAD) reports to the Senior Director for Development and the Dean of the College and will manage a portfolio of major gift and annual fund donors to raise private support for the college. CFAD includes the Academy of Contemporary Music, Department of Dance, School of Design, Department of Art, School of Music and the Department of Theatre Arts.

The Director of Development works closely with fellow UCO Advancement colleagues as well as faculty, staff and administrative leadership on the UCO campus to develop and implement strategies to meet fundraising goals. Specific goals and areas of focus for the Director of Development will be determined in collaboration with both CFAD and the Office of Advancement. Performance metrics will be determined in consultation with the Director of Development pursuant to UCO’s annual fundraising goals and the University’s funding priorities.

Job Duties

• Manages an active portfolio of major gift prospects in all aspects of the development cycle.
• Solicits and secures private gifts from individuals.
• Works with confidential donor information, documents donor interactions and solicitations in the prospect management system keeping donor information updated.
• Collaborates with other UCO Advancement team members in efforts related to planned giving, annual giving, and corporate and foundation relations.
• Collaborates with the Stewardship, Donor Relations and Communications teams in both the college and the Office of Advancement to develop cultivation and stewardship plans and execute special donor events.
• Builds strong relationships with academic leadership, faculty and staff across the UCO campus to creatively connect institutional needs with opportunities for support from individual donors and corporations/foundations.
• Works with legal documents including donor agreements.
• Monitors, analyzes and provides data related to college-specific activity and use of donor funds.
• Actively and continuously learns about the practices of fundraising and the University of Central Oklahoma through internal and external professional development opportunities, relationships and independent study.
• Performs related responsibilities as required or assigned.
  
  

Qualifications/Experience Required

Bachelor's degree and 4 years of progressive experience in fundraising, sales and/or gift planning-related roles (or equivalent combination of education and experience).

Must have a valid driver's license, clean driving record, and be able to operate a typical motor vehicle.

Qualifications/Experience Preferred

CFRE preferred but not required.

Experience in Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge or other like application preferred.Experience in Arts programs and/or fundraising preferred but not required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Strong understanding of fundraising principles and best practices; ability to articulate best practices and craft multi-dimensional fundraising strategies for both individual donor development as well as broad-based appeals.
• Ability to develop, maintain and grow interpersonal relationships including with university alumni, donors and friends, administrators, faculty, students and staff.
• Demonstrated ability to solicit gifts, including face-to-face direct solicitation.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills including the ability to make effective presentations to large and small groups.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills. Ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a community.
• Intuitive ability to recognize opportunities.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment.
• Exceptional goal orientation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn customized online software applications and basic data analysis.
• Ability to effectively evaluate projects/programs and produce comprehensive reports.
• Adherence to the ethical standards of the profession.
• Ability to travel both locally and regionally as needed to engage key stakeholders
• Occasional weekend or evening work is required.
  
  

Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodations (in accordance with ADA requirements) may be made, upon request, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.