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Director of Leadership Giving, Paul College

Job Description

Operating Title

Director of Leadership Giving, Paul College

Long Classification Title

Annual Giving Director

Campus Location

Durham

Department

UNH Foundation Operating

Summary of Position

The Director of Leadership Giving, Paul College works to fundraise at the leadership giving level ($25,000 – $99,999) on behalf of Paul College. The incumbent will focus primarily on managing a portfolio of prospects capable of making philanthropic contributions in this range from Paul College constituents (alumni, parents/families, friends, faculty, staff, and other stakeholders) to support the priorities of the dean/college. In addition to partnering with leadership and stakeholders across Paul College, they will also collaborate with many colleagues across the Development team and University Advancement. Beyond personal outreach and interactions, they will coordinate strategic communications, events, and other initiatives as needed to identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, engage and steward prospects to motivate them toward leadership level giving.

Acceptable minimum level of education

Bachelor's

Acceptable minimum years of experience

5-7 years

Additional Job Information

The Director of Leadership Giving, Paul College will join the University of New Hampshire Foundation at a critical time during an ambitious fundraising campaign in anticipation of a public launch in 2025. The incumbent embraces goal-oriented outcomes and is an entrepreneurial, strategic, and creative thinker who is passionate about the leadership giving potential for Paul College, and capable of building and expanding relationships with constituents in ways that have a quantifiable impact on philanthropic achievement. They will have a proven track record in fundraising or a closely related field of expertise, and will possess outstanding interpersonal competencies, ability to effectively manage projects/priorities, and be highly motivated, organized and detail oriented.

Posting Number

PS4779FY25

Other minimum qualifications

  • Minimum of 5 years of fundraising experience or equivalent (sales, business development, account/relationship management, marketing and/or public relations)
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Demonstrated understanding of the relevance of philanthropy and Development expertise
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, about fundraising support; requires the ability to build rapport in an open, friendly, and accepting way, listen attentively and change the thinking of, or gain acceptance of, others in varied situations.
  • Exceptionally strong interpersonal skills and experience interacting with internal and external constituents who are diverse in characteristics such as age, education level, race, gender identity and expression, ability, and socioeconomic backgrounds in a culturally competent and supportive manner.
  • Exceptionally strong organizational skills and ability to juggle and prioritize a multitude of projects/tasks.
  • Orientation as a team player and demonstrated strength at partnering with peers, management, and leadership and collaborating across diverse university units and departments.
  • Demonstrated understating of the responsibility to maintain sensitive information and appreciation of ethics and compliance.
  • Openness to travel on behalf of UNH for donor/prospect visits or as the university’s representative, including local, regional, and domestic trips.
  • Exceptionally strong analytical skills and experience working in a metrics-driven environment.
  • Proficiency in database technologies and Microsoft Office and technological/data acumen.
  • Commitment to the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and advancement

Additional Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge of the fundraising profession and its theories, standards, policies, and systems
  • Familiarity with a university setting and fundraising campaigns
  • Experience with portfolio and volunteer management and solicitations

Salary Information

Salary is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off.

Quicklink for Posting

https://jobs.usnh.edu/postings/62345

Percent Time Information (FTE)

1.00

Grade

26

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

Institution Information

About the UNH Foundation (UNHF) and UNH Development: Established in 1989, the UNHF exists to build private philanthropic support for the university with the goal of strengthening programs and supporting students, faculty and staff. The UNHF wrapped up “CELEBRATE 150: The Campaign for UNH” in 2018, successfully raising over $300M from 45,000+ donors, and is now working through its next fundraising campaign set to conclude in 2027. The UNH Development team is the fundraising arm of the UNHF, working to advance the mission of the university by inspiring giving among alumni, parents/families, friends, employees, corporations, and foundations. By building and strengthening relationships, our donor-centered approach connects stakeholders’ passions and philanthropic goals to funding opportunities at UNH, resulting in meaningful and lasting impacts across the university. With most team members assigned to fundraise for a specific area of the university, and dedicated staff focused on all aspects of Development, from annual giving, leadership giving, major and principal giving, planned giving, and foundation relations, our team is structured to ensure every level of the donor pyramid is poised for growth and success in the short and long-term. The culture of our Development team is ambitious about the potential of our fundraising outcomes, embraces diverse perspectives, commits to professional growth, operates with integrity and collaborates in every way possible. Please join us! 

About Paul College: The University of New Hampshire Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics is one of the best business schools in New England and the nation. Our goal is to excite you about your learning, engage you in powerful educational experiences, empower you to make the most of your academic and community life at UNH, and prepare you to excel in your career and build a meaningful life.

Hybrid Workplace: University Advancement has adopted a hybrid working model that gives employees flexibility to work remotely and in the office. This is a hybrid position with the expectation that the employee resides within reasonable distance to the Durham, NH campus (under three hours) to be available to come to campus with varying frequency depending on the business needs of the particular position (to be discussed with manager), while working remotely otherwise.

The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.

UNH Diversity Statement: The University of New Hampshire is committed to building and nurturing an environment of inclusive excellence where all students, faculty, and staff can thrive. We are also committed to providing open and inclusive access for all alumni, volunteers, learners, employees, and visitors seeking to participate in our programs and activities. We venture to sustain a campus environment that fosters mutual respect and understanding. We believe diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion are foundational values inextricably linked to achieving our core educational mission and embrace the many characteristics of our community members that make them uniquely themselves. Here, you belong, and all are welcome.

The UNH Diversity Resource Guide with information and programming available in the seacoast area, New Hampshire, and the region can be found here: https://www.unh.edu/hr/diversity-resource-guide

Posting Date

08/02/2024

Open Until Filled

Yes

Posting Open to Internal Candidates Only?

No

Interested Internal Candidates Exist?

No

Job Category

Salaried Staff (Exempt)

Appointment Type

Regular

Drivers License and Physical Requirements. Please check all items that apply.

None applicable

Duty/Responsibility

Front-Line Fundraising (80%)
  • Manage and actively expand a portfolio consisting of Paul College constituents capable of making leadership level gifts in the range of $25,000 – $99,999; maintain frequent contact with these individuals and organizations to build relationships and increase philanthropic support.
  • Conduct up to 150 visits each year with prospects and potential prospects via video conferencing, phone, and/or in-person; meeting this activity goal will require travel across the state, region, and, on occasion, the U.S. When needed, engage the Paul College Dean in these visits.
  • Craft meaningful funding proposals to facilitate leadership level gifts and multi-year commitments that align with the donors’ and dean/directors’ fundraising and/or strategic priorities.
  • Solicit gifts of all levels for Paul College, with a focus on leadership level gifts, from assigned prospects and other donors or potential donors to achieve annual revenue goals.
  • Assist the entire Development team with achieving alumni participation goals, overall for the university and for Paul College. This will require engagement in key campaigns such as the annual (603) Challenge and year-end pushes.
  • Facilitate pipeline movement across all laterals of the Development spectrum (Annual Giving, Leadership Giving, Major Giving, and Planned Giving), working closely with colleagues to successfully transition prospects.
  • Qualify new prospects and disqualify prospects for leadership level giving by conducting a series of steps that deem their affinity and inclination to engage philanthropically at that level.
  • Steward prospects and donors through their philanthropic journey with Paul College with the goal of maximizing their donor potential.
  • Utilize CRM database, reports, and other available technologies to efficiently manage, engage and expand your portfolio.

Duty/Responsibility

Leadership Giving Program Strategy, Planning and Coordination (20%)
  • Plan and execute leadership level giving communications and marketing for Paul College in partnership with colleagues across the Leadership and Annual Giving Teams, utilizing all available channels (mail, phone, email, social media, etc.).
  • Plan and facilitate leadership level cultivation and stewardship activities (events, programs, and other touch points) in partnership with Development colleagues.
  • Consult with leadership and faculty/staff across Paul College on above tactics, engaging them in strategies when possible and ensuring efforts align with their priorities/vision.
  • Partner with the Senior Director of Leadership Giving to determine annual goals for all individual and unit level metrics. Regularly monitor progress through reports and ensure data is recorded timely and accurately; work to ensure these goals are all achieved each year.
  • Work collaboratively across all Development and Advancement teams to support both the division and university in its fundraising goals and strategic plans and to ensure that leadership giving strategies align with overall fundraising and engagement strategies and vice versa.
  • Participate in events, programs, meetings, and initiatives that support UNH and Paul College as directed by Development, Advancement, and the dean of Paul College.

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