UW-River Falls

Director of Development

The University of Wisconsin-River Falls, a member of the University of Wisconsin System, is located 30 miles from the Twin Cities of Minneapolis-St. Paul in scenic west central Wisconsin. The University’s 6,400 undergraduate and graduate students pursue degrees in the College of Arts and Sciences; College of Education and Professional Studies; College of Agriculture, Food, and Environmental Science; and College of Business and Economics. The University provides an excellent environment for learning, emphasizing the importance of faculty-student interaction in classrooms, laboratories, academic advising, and co-curricular activities. A favorable student-faculty ratio affords opportunity for meaningful interchange between faculty and students. Teaching, research and community service are highly valued.
The University of Wisconsin-River Falls Foundation was incorporated in 1948 as an independent 501(c)(3) not-for-profit serving the University of Wisconsin-River Falls as an institutionally related foundation. The Foundation’s activities include a comprehensive campaign, major gift program, annual giving program, planned giving program, corporate-foundation relations, research, and advancement services.

The Position:

The Director of Development is responsible for managing the University of Wisconsin-River Falls Foundation’s fundraising program and will work closely with the Office of University Advancement. The Director will also manage a portfolio of major gift prospects as part of a comprehensive campaign. The position reports to the President of the University of Wisconsin-River Falls Foundation. Compensation is based on experience and qualifications.

Position responsibilities:

Manage the fundraising program, staff, and budget.
Implement major fundraising initiatives and campaigns.
Cultivate, solicit and steward donors.
Identify and qualify prospects, developing timely and effective solicitation strategies.
Work with University leaders and staff, volunteers, consultants, and vendors on major fundraising initiatives.
Develop solicitation proposals, fundraising marketing materials, and fundraising presentations.
Develop fundraising achievement plans that include goals, priorities, outcomes, action steps, and timetables.
Fulfill other duties as assigned by the Foundation’s President.

Qualifications - Required:

Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree.
More than 4 years of demonstrated successful fundraising management and major gift experience; campaign experience preferred.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, fundraising technology skills, and project development skills.
Ability to effectively work with major gift donors, fundraising volunteers, university leaders, advancement staff and corporate and community leaders.
Enthusiastic and motivated team member.
Demonstrated awareness of and sensitivity to diverse student populations and ability to contribute to the University’s commitment to enhancing student awareness and appreciation of diverse ethnic and cultural heritages.

To Apply:

Please submit a resume and letter of interest specifying: 1) qualifications, 2) statement of experience, including ability to contribute to the enhancement of campus awareness and appreciation of diverse cultures; 3) unofficial transcripts (official copies will be required if hired); and 4) the names, addresses and telephone numbers of at least three references who can specifically comment upon your ability, experience, and professional preparation.

Inquiries and applications should be addressed to:

Kimberly Gould Speckman
Director of Advancement Services
University of Wisconsin-River Falls Foundation and
Search and Screen Committee Chair
University of Wisconsin-River Falls
410 South 3rd Street
River Falls, WI 54022
kimberly.gould-speckman@uwrf.edu

Deadline to Apply: Review of Applications will begin on February 4, 2008 and continue until the position is filled.

Please note: Background checks are conducted on all final candidates for all positions.

The University is committed to creating an educational community which enhances student awareness and appreciation of diverse ethnicities and cultures and which actively supports tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each person without regard to economic status, ethnic background, political views, sexual orientation, or other personal characteristics or beliefs. Awareness of and sensitivity to diverse ethnic and cultural heritages are especially sought in applicants.

UW-River Falls is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer subject to all state and federal regulations pertaining to non-discrimination based upon sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, marital status, age, arrest and/or conviction record, veteran status and membership in the national guard, state defense force, or any other reserve component of the military forces of the United States or the State of Wisconsin. All persons, especially women, persons of color, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Employment is subject to federal laws that require verification of your identity and legal right to work in the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

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