Director of Development & External Relations

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The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.

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• A bachelor's degree is required;

• Three (3) or more years offundraising/developmentor transferable administrativeexperience.

Preferred Education/Experience:

• A graduate degree in Communications or Marketing;

• Understanding of large, complex, decentralized public institutions, especially those with a legal focus, or public universities; and

• Demonstrated record of ability consistently to set and achievehigh standards for exceptional work.

• Work with the Vice Chancellor of University Advancement and the Dean of the Law School to determine appropriate fundraising priorities for the School of Law and University;

• Develop and refine fundraising efforts to increase support to provide new resources for faculty and students in the form of Centennial Campaign priorities such as endowed professorships, fellowships and scholarships, building and equipment funds, student success funding, and unrestricted funds;

• Develop and manage a dynamic major gift ($10,000 level) portfolio of donors and prospects, meeting regularly with prospects to assess giving ability, cultivate relationships, solicit gifts meeting school and university priorities in the major gift range;

• Identify prospective donors with the support of the prospect research arm of the UA Little Rock Office of Alumni and Development through community networking and referrals from key stakeholders;

• Perform a minimum of five meaningful face-to-face visits weekly linked to an approved portfolio of major gift donors and prospects;

• Meet with prospective donors personally to qualify them as major gift prospects;

• Driving will be required to visit donors, in Central Arkansas and elsewhere, and to attend events off campus;

• Prepare proposals, presentations, and resulting gift agreements;

• Regularly document meaningful contacts reports in the donor management system to capture key details such as donor preferences, interests, giving patterns, and personal anecdotes that preserve an understanding of the donor's motivations and interests;

• Develop detailed goal statements and engagement plans for prospects leading to gift solicitations for potential major donors consistent with established needs and priorities of the UA Little Rock Bowen School of Law;

• Help develop, recruit, and engage the Alumni Board of the Bowen School of Law to ensure these volunteer leaders are involved in helping to reach fundraising goals and serve the school with their time and considerable expertise;

• Plan, organize, and execute fundraising events as approved by University Administration and the Dean of the Law School;

• Provide leadership and vision of staff responsible for alumni engagement and annual giving;

• Participate in a weekly production meeting with University private gift production staff to inform a broader community on key fundraising initiatives at the Bowen School of Law and to help with continual collaboration toward reaching overall campaign goals;

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills:

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills;

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to perform and manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously;

• Knowledge of successful institutional development and legal development strategies and practices.

Additional Information:

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.