The Director of Development is responsible for developing key relationships with prospects and donors rated with a giving capacity of $50,000 or more. The successful candidate will have a visible role in the athletics development program, working as a member of the development team to meet or exceed annual fund raising goals for the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. Responsibilities include identifying prospects; creating and implementing cultivation, successful solicitation and stewardship strategies; managing a portfolio of 150-200 major gift prospects and annual fund donors; developing supporting communications and marketing materials; direct involvement with all sales, renewal and operations of Tyser Tower; sports specific fundraising responsibilities as assigned; and other duties as assigned. This position involves local and occasional out-of-state travel.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required. Minimum two (2) years of fundraising experience with a record of progressive responsibility and achievement. High energy level and the ability to work athletics events during nights and weekends are required. Minimum two (2) years of fundraising experience with a record of progressive responsibility and achievement, preferably within a collegiate athletics environment.
To Apply: Submit applications electronically at https://ejobs.umd.edu. Search for Position Number: 100060. For best consideration applications should include (1) cover letter, (2) resume, and (3) names and addresses of at least three references.
For best consideration please apply by May 2, 2014.
The University of Maryland, College Park, actively subscribes to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity, and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, religion, ancestry or national origin, marital status, genetic information, political affiliation, and gender identity or expression. Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.
