Director of Development, Tennessee 4-H UTK at University of Tennessee

DescriptionThe Director of Development for the Tennessee 4-H Foundation position reports directly to the Executive Director of the Tennessee 4-H Foundation. The Director of Development position is responsible for fundraising activities and performing constituent engagement in support of Tennessee 4-H. The Director of Development is expected to develop a working relationship and serve as a liaison with industry civic groups community stakeholders and key personnel to achieve successful fundraising and nurture a culture of philanthropy. The Director of Development position is expected to assist with stewardship strategies and methods to ensure proper acknowledgment and recognition of donors. The Director of Development is also expected to complete other duties as assigned by the Executive Director Tennessee 4-H Foundation. This is a grant-funded position and is contingent upon the continued funding of the grant.ResponsibilitiesAdvancement:Major Gift Fundraising: Identify research cultivate solicit and steward prospects for major gifts of $25000.Pursue planned gifts from major donors.Raise money for Tennessee 4-H Programs.Provide leadership for planning implementing and evaluating donor events and activities.Build and maintains positive relationships with UT Extension staff to assist with advancement opportunities.Develop a working relationship and serves as a liaison with local industry government civic groups community stakeholders and key personnel to achieve successful fundraising.Make arrangements with vendors donors and UT personnel to ensure successful donor events and visits.Nurture a culture of philanthropy.Identify and cultivates donors and volunteers by working with UT Extension staff and other key stakeholders.Support fundraising strategies and methods to ensure proper acknowledgment recognition stewardship of donors.Collaborate with annual giving staff to develop and execute new annual giving strategiesCollaborate with UTIA Advancement StaffEducation & Training:Create and implements group in-service trainings to educate extension staff in fund development budgeting donor stewardship and other development topics.Conduct informal trainings with individuals and county staff about foundation policies account restrictions and development topics.Other Duties:Assist with other duties as assigned by the Executive Director Tennessee 4-H Foundation Inc.QualificationsQualifications:Education: Bachelors DegreeExperience: 3 years of experience in a position related to development such as: fundraising sales marketing alumni engagement academic affairs or other non-profit experienceKnowledgeSkillsAbilities: Skill in advancement/fundraising Skill with written and oral communication Self directed with the ability to work independently and collaboratively Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively and build relationships Proven ability to prioritize and coordinate complex projects Assertive sales mentality with a donor/customer centered orientation Ability to utilize database information to secure significant funding Willingness and ability for overnight travel Ability to work weekends as neededPreferredQualifications:Education: Masters DegreeExperience:Experience with donor databases higher education fundraising and/or outdoor recreation and organization/non-profits Strong presentation skills Knowledge of Tennessee Extension specifically the Tennessee 4-H ProgramKnowledgeSkillsAbilities: Highly developed interpersonal skills with an affinity for networking. Full-developed social skills and networking prowess with strong customer service orientation Ability to manage complex problems and projects through creative problem solving and resourcefulness Knowledge of the Extension system (specifically 4-H youth development) Knowledge of document layout and photo software such Adobe In-design and Adobe PhotoshopWork Location:Location: Knoxville TNHybridCompensation and Benefits:UTmarketrange: 13Starting Salary Based on Education & ExperienceFindmoreinformationontheUTMarketRangestructurehereFindmoreinformationonUTBenefitshereApplication Instructions:Toexpress interest pleasesubmitan applicationwiththenotedbelowattachments.Tobeassured of full considerationcompletedapplicationswithall requestedmaterialsshouldbe submittedonor before 12/5/25.ResumeCoverLetterListof 3ProfessionalReferencesAbout The College/Department/Division:UT Extension provides a gateway to the University of Tennessee as the outreach unit of the Institute of Agriculture. It is a statewide educational organization funded by federal state and local governments that brings research-based information about agriculture family and consumer sciences and resource development to the people of Tennessee where they live and work.Required Experience:Director Key Skills Crisis Management,Marketing,Public Relations,Fundraising,Media Relations,Constant Contact,Strategic Planning,Social Media Management,Team Management,Public Speaking,Wordpress,Writing Skills Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 66800 - 72000