Associate Development Director - Durham, United States - University System Of New Hampshire

Description

Position Details

Summary

Operating Title
Associate Development Director & 4-H Foundation Executive Director

Long Classification Title
Major Gifts Officer II

Campus Location
Durham

Department
UNH Cooperative Extension Administration

Summary of Position
We are seeking a dynamic and results-oriented individual to join our team as the Associate Development Director & 4-H Director, leading UNH Cooperative Extension fundraising efforts. This position reports to a managing director of development through UNH Advancement with a dotted line to the director of UNH Extension. In this role, you will lead and oversee fundraising efforts to support the impactful work of UNH Cooperative Extension, with a focus on 4-H programs and initiatives. As a key member of our development team, you will be responsible for driving general fundraising strategies, maintaining strategic action plans, and supporting the 4-H Foundation Board. The success of this position will be evidenced by annual fundraising metrics identified in partnership with UNH Advancement, and a full 4-H Foundation board with a high level of engagement.

Acceptable minimum level of education
Bachelor's

Acceptable minimum years of experience
3-5 years

Additional Job Information

Posting Number
PS4401FY24

Other minimum qualifications

• Proven experience in fundraising and donor relations, with a track record of meeting or exceeding revenue goals.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective engagement with donors, board members, and key stakeholders.
• Ability to develop and implement strategic fundraising plans.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Willingness to travel extensively to donor meetings and events.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Salary Information
Salary is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off.

Quicklink for Posting

Percent Time Information (FTE)
1.0

Grade
25

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

Institution Information
The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire's lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry. The UNH Diversity Resource Guide with information and programming available in the seacoast area, New Hampshire, and the region can be found here:

Posting Details

Posting Date
01/26/2024

Open Until Filled
Yes

Closing Date

Posting Open to Internal Candidates Only?
No

Interested Internal Candidates Exist?
No

Job Category
Salaried Staff (Exempt)

Appointment Type
Regular

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Valid Drivers License and Safe Driving Record

Duties / Responsibilities

Job Duties

Duty/Responsibility
General Cooperative Extension Fundraising

• Direct fundraising efforts including annual appeals, 603 Challenge, and donor events.
• Identify and assess philanthropic readiness of donor prospects.
• Cultivate and solicit gifts, partnering with donor relations for effective stewardship.
• Travel extensively to meet with current and potential donors, directly soliciting leadership-level annual fund gifts.
• Utilize key Cooperative Extension staff members as cultivation and solicitation partners during strategic donor visits.
• Serve as liaison between Cooperative Extension and University Advancement to ensure seamless fundraising efforts.
• Develop and maintain written strategic action plans for increased annual fund giving.
• Review and monitor progress towards revenue goals and visit targets.
• Prepare and monitor budget for travel and fundraising expenses.

Duty/Responsibility
4-H Foundation Fundraising and Donations

• Identify, cultivate, and solicit annual fund, leadership-level, and major gift prospects for 4-H Foundation.
• Oversee gift tracking to ensure proper allocation and work with the director of Cooperative Extension, state 4-H program team leader, and 4-H Foundation Board chair for stewardship strategies.
• Develop and execute engagement strategies for proper stewardship of gifts and cultivation of future donors.
• Collaborate with 4-H program team leader to establish funding goals and priorities.

Duty/Responsibility
4-H Foundation Board Support

• Engage board members, coordinate initiatives, and ensure goals are achieved.
• Collaborate with the nominating committee to recruit new board members and provide orientation.
• Support the 4-H Foundation Board chair in developing meeting agendas, reviewing and communicating meeting minutes, and engaging board members in board activities.
• Keep board members informed on 4-H program activities, announcements, and fundraising efforts on a regular basis.
• Support the 4-H development subcommittee in identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding potential donors.

Duty/Responsibility
4-H Foundation Special Events

• Coordinate the 4-H Foundation annual meeting, preparing reports and financial sheets.
• Oversee and coordinate other significant fundraising events such as the 4-H Friend of Tom Fairchild Golf Tournament and the annual 4-H Alumni Reunion.

Duty/Responsibility
Professional Development

• Identify individual professional development goals in cooperation with supervisor and seek training in essential skills related to the position.

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

1. Resume/Vita
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents