Director of Leadership Giving, Paul College at University System of New Hampshire Portal

Summary Of PositionThe Director of Leadership Giving Paul College works to fundraise at the leadership giving level ($25000 $99999) on behalf of Paul College. The incumbent will focus primarily on managing a portfolio of prospects capable of making philanthropic contributions in this range from Paul College constituents (alumni parents/families friends faculty staff and other stakeholders) to support the priorities of the dean/ addition to partnering with leadership and stakeholders across Paul College they will also collaborate with many colleagues across the Development team and University Advancement. Beyond personal outreach and interactions they will coordinate strategic communications events and other initiatives as needed to identify qualify cultivate solicit engage and steward prospects to motivate them toward leadership level giving.Other Minimum QualificationsMinimum of 5 years of fundraising experience or equivalent (sales business development account/relationship management marketing and/or public relations) Bachelors degree Demonstrated understanding of the relevance of philanthropy and Development expertise Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing about fundraising support; requires the ability to build rapport in an open friendly and accepting way listen attentively and change the thinking of or gain acceptance of others in varied situations. Exceptionally strong interpersonal skills and experience interacting with internal and external constituents who are diverse in characteristics such as age education level race gender identity and expression ability and socioeconomic backgrounds in a culturally competent and supportive manner. Exceptionally strong organizational skills and ability to juggle and prioritize a multitude of projects/tasks. Orientation as a team player and demonstrated strength at partnering with peers management and leadership and collaborating across diverse university units and departments. Demonstrated understating of the responsibility to maintain sensitive information and appreciation of ethics and compliance. Openness to travel on behalf of UNH for donor/prospect visits or as the universitys representative including local regional and domestic trips. Exceptionally strong analytical skills and experience working in a metrics-driven environment. Proficiency in database technologies and Microsoft Office and technological/data acumen. Commitment to the values of diversity equity inclusion and advancementAdditional Preferred QualificationsKnowledge of the fundraising profession and its theories standards policies and systems Familiarity with a university setting and fundraising campaigns Experience with portfolio and volunteer management and solicitationsAdditional Job InformationThe Director of Leadership Giving Paul College will join the University of New Hampshire Foundation at a critical time during an ambitious fundraising campaign in anticipation of a public launch in 2025. The incumbent embraces goal-oriented outcomes and is an entrepreneurial strategic and creative thinker who is passionate about the leadership giving potential for Paul College and capable of building and expanding relationships with constituents in ways that have a quantifiable impact on philanthropic achievement. They will have a proven track record in fundraising or a closely related field of expertise and will possess outstanding interpersonal competencies ability to effectively manage projects/priorities and be highly motivated organized and detail oriented.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