Job Abstract

The University of Virginia is seeking a Director of Development to lead fundraising for the School of Continuing and Professional Studies (SCPS). SCPS provides transformational educational experiences for lifelong learners who seek to complete degrees, certificates, or professional programs to advance their careers, enrich their lives, and impact their communities.

Reporting to the Managing Director of Development in the University’s Office of Advancement, this position will work with the SCPS Dean, and SCPS leadership, on a range of strategic fundraising initiatives. The role is also supported with core University Advancement capabilities in areas such as prospect research, university annual giving, alumni relations, and advancement communications.

In conjunction with University Advancement colleagues, the Director of Development will design and execute a fundraising strategy for SCPS that supports the discovery of new donors and helps build a pipeline of major gift prospects for SCPS.  We are looking for a candidate that has an entrepreneurial spirit, is excited about building a new fundraising program, and has significant interest in expanding access to education for lifelong learners in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and manage a portfolio of major gift ($100K+) and leadership gift prospects and drive solicitations for endowed and current use support for the School.

• Develop a comprehensive fundraising plan to include strategies for building the donor pipeline from individual donors, corporations, and foundations.

• Strategically leverage the Dean’s engagement with donors and prospects to enhance awareness, maximize reach, and optimize stewardship.

• Partner with Corporate & Foundation Relations and Prospect Management & Research to identify potential donors, including individuals, corporations, and foundations.

• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the University and pursue a team approach to fundraising.

• Collaborate with University Annual Giving to develop a strategy for direct marketing and digital engagement to grow the annual donor base.

• In conjunction with program leads, provide targeted support to School volunteers, including advisory board members, and help to develop an engaged community of alumni.

Required Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree

Experience: Eight years of relevant experience

A valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven track record as a major gift officer, soliciting gifts of $100K+ from individuals and/or corporations.

• Prior experience in the adult education, degree completion, and workforce development space.

• Demonstrated ability to manage and develop fundraising strategies in collaboration with University leadership.

• Track record of demonstrating a high degree of initiative, flexibility, and the skills to shape, and be shaped by a new fundraising initiative.

• Experience using data to evaluate and plan.

For additional information about the position, please contact April Sibiski, at nbu2ag@virginia.edu.

UVA Advancement supports a flexible workplace. All team members must have access to and maintain a secure home office environment with high-speed internet service and work collaboratively with others using a variety of technologies and tools. This position requires regular in-person work on UVA Grounds in Charlottesville, Virginia.

The successful candidate will have the ability to travel frequently domestically and participate in occasional evening and weekend work.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, University Advancement honors your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity. Together, we strive to create and maintain working environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming so we can best achieve our mission of supporting our broadly diverse partners, schools, and networks of engaged alumni, parents, and friends of the University.

This position is an exempt level, benefited position. This is a restricted position and is dependent upon project need, availability of funding, and performance. The anticipated hiring range is $110,000 - $125,000 and will be commensurate with education and experience.  The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. 

To Apply:

Please apply through Workday, and search for R0061680. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching ‘Find Jobs.’ Complete an application online with the following documents:

•          Resume

•          Cover letter

Upload all materials into the resume submission field (multiple documents can be submitted into this one field). Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.

References will be completed via UVA’s standardized process Skill Survey. A total of five references will be requested via SkillSurvey during the final phase of the interview process.

For questions about the application process, please contact Jon Freeman, Academic Recruiter at jf2sw@virginia.edu.

For more information about UVA and the Charlottesville community please see http://www.virginia.edu/life/charlottesville and https://embarkcva.com/.

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff.  We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences.  We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.