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The University of Montana Foundation has an outstanding opportunity for a Director of Development at the College of Humanities and Sciences.
The College of Humanities and Sciences is the oldest and most broadly reaching college at the University of Montana. Here, students discover their talents, plant seeds for becoming leaders in their fields, and cut paths to achieving their academic and career goals.
The College’s low faculty-to-student ratio is remarkable for an R1 flagship public university. Every student has direct access to their professors, cutting edge research facilities, and unique opportunities for experiential learning in our stunning location of the northern Rockies. The College of Humanities and Sciences is the confluence of scholarly excellence, leadership development, and hands-on learning that are integral to a liberal arts education at the University of Montana.
The Director of Development will support the mission of the College of Humanities and Sciences by driving fundraising strategies; building donor relationships; and engaging, soliciting, and stewarding donors in the collaborative team environments of the University of Montana Foundation and the College of Humanities and Sciences.
Benefits Include
- Retirement 403(b) employer contribution of 11%
- Opportunity for a part-time remote work arrangement each week
- Generous time off – Team members accrue four weeks of vacation and 12 days of sick leave per year, with an additional 12 days of holiday leave
- Paid parental leave of four weeks for new parents
- Short-term and long-term disability pay protection benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, wellness program and more
- Professional development opportunities, including a year-long fundraising training with Plus Delta Partners
Responsibilities
- Articulate the mission, values, and fundraising priorities of the College of Humanities and Sciences
- Build relationships with prospective and current donors, with frequent travel around Montana and occasional out-of-state travel
- Develop and execute strategies to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors
- Inspire and coordinate the participation of the deans, faculty, staff, and volunteers in fundraising activities
- Work in collaboration with UM Foundation teams including Development, Prospect Research and Management, Marketing and Communications, Stewardship, and Gift and Fund Administration
Minimum Qualifications
The UM Foundation and College of Humanities and Sciences seek a candidate who excels in relationship-building and communication, possesses a high level of self-motivation, and is team-oriented.
Other requirements include:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
- Five or more years of Development experience, with at least two years of fundraising experience in a higher education setting or comparably complex organization, with a working knowledge of the principles and practices of major gift fundraising
About the University of Montana Foundation
The UM Foundation connects donors’ passions with needs and opportunities at the University of Montana. Serving the University as an independent nonprofit, the UM Foundation manages the University’s private fundraising efforts, donations and investment of endowed gifts.
The UM Foundation is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the people and culture of the University it serves. UM Foundation employees enjoy a collaborative culture and inspiring mission to support the University and its students.
About the University of Montana
As Montana’s flagship university and a top-tier R1 research institution, the University of Montana sets a high bar for academic studies, creative accomplishments, and scientific exploration. Students receive a world-class education in a broad range of subjects that include the trades, liberal arts, sciences, graduate and postdoctoral study and professional training.
