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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.
The 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 100-150 high-capacity, high-affinity prospects and develops a strategy for each prospect moving them closer to gift solicitation. This individual is strategic and thoughtful, using their strong communication and interpersonal skills to meet metrics as set forth by the AVC for Development, being as productive as possible while employing efficient strategies for success.
The Director of Advancement will be charged with serving as UA’s subject matter expert in philanthropy for UWM Athletics. A significant percentage of the portfolio will be comprised of prospects and donors interested and/or engaged with UWM Athletics. The Director will need to demonstrate expertise in UWM Athletics and create collaborative relationships with Athletics Department leadership. The Director will engage Athletics leadership appropriately in donor/prospect strategy development and execution to optimize donor relationships and fundraising results. Participation in UWM Athletics events and understanding and advocating for the role that Athletics plays at UWM will be necessary. Specifically understanding the importance of Division I Athletics at a university with a tripartite mission of access, research, and community engagement. The Director may need to attend weekend and/or evening athletic events as driven by prospect and donor relationships.
Other 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.