Director Of Advancement

The Gift Officer I – Director of Advancement – identifies and cultivates relationships with donor prospects at major, principal and/or estate giving levels, develops and implements fundraising plans, and works collaboratively with other Advancement staff to meet predefined gift contribution goals.

This position is a member of the frontline development team whose primary responsibility is revenue generation through relationship-based fundraising activities. This individual manages a portfolio of 75 – 125 high-capacity, high-affinity prospects and develops a strategy for each prospect moving them closer to gift solicitation.

The Director of Advancement’s primary responsibilities include comprehensive management of a portfolio of donors and prospects to meet goals in all stages of the donor cycle qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship, as well as creating custom strategies for approaching donors and prospects. Critical to success, eligible candidates will have the ability to work independently, proactively, and creatively while demonstrating motivation to achieve established annual fundraising goals and metrics. The Director of Advancement must demonstrate knowledge and proficiency in using database solutions to execute strategies with prospects and donors and to track relationship status and produce efficient results. It is critical that the individual embraces UWM’s University Advancement’s data-driven culture.

Key Job Responsibilities:
• Identifies, promotes, and maintains donor relationships and identifies solicitation opportunities specifically designed for the generation of gifts to reach program funding goals through optimal management of a portfolio of prospects and donors
• Delivers targeted fundraising and communication programs and materials specific to gift contributions in alignment with strategic initiatives
• Manages portfolio prospects and evaluates existing strategy
• Serves as a unit liaison to internal and external constituencies, builds relationships, provides information, and represents the interests of the institution
• Creates partnerships within the Advancement team to reach fundraising goals
• Collaborates with campus partners to assist in strengthening relationships with prospects and donors to grow philanthropic revenues

Compensation: $74,000 – $83,000