UW Colleges Human Resources
Associate Development Specialist
University of Wisconsin-Baraboo/Sauk County
Position
University of Wisconsin-Baraboo/Sauk County invites applications for a Director of Development. The position is academic staff, 12-month, 60% (0.6 FTE).
Required Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree
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Prior professional experience or formal training as a development or gift officer
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Current experience in word processing, spreadsheet and database software (such as MS Office or Open Office), customer relationship management (CRM) software, and social media applications
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Demonstrated ability to work independently and plan, prioritize and accomplish strategies and objectives
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Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a collaborative team member
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Excellent oral and written communications skills
Preferred Qualifications
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Advanced degree
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Related experience having led successful annual capital giving programs
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Prior professional experience in an institution of higher education and/or a non-profit organization
Responsibilities
Donor relations, stewardship and recognition:
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Design strategies to identify, cultivate, strengthen and promote new and existing relationships with potential donors, including community members, alumni, corporations and foundations
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Create and manage donor acquisition and retention programs.
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Develop effective organizational and communications strategies linking potential donor interests with Campus and Foundation programs and needs
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Using tested and innovative processes, conduct prospect research and establish contacts by direct mail, background information surveys, social media, or other tools
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Plan and conduct visits, events and other ongoing contacts to build relationships with donors, corporations and foundations, effectively presenting the case for philanthropic support and explaining giving opportunities
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Plan and implement donor recognition programs
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Perform ongoing assessment of current and future development activities and objectives
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Integrate development and fundraising activities through collaboration with existing campus internal and external departments and organizations
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Manage annual fundraising campaigns for established Campus and Foundation priorities
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Prepare grant requests to individuals, corporations, foundations and government entities for campus-wide initiatives
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Assist the Foundation in Board development
Fiscal and administrative:
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Establish and manage a donor database using customer relationship management software or similar program
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Review, develop, and document procedures regarding efficient and accountable management of donations and funds transfers
Other duties as necessary to the success of the position, campus and foundation.
Campus Description
UW-Baraboo/Sauk County is a two-year liberal arts campus of the University of Wisconsin Colleges, founded in 1968 and located on 68 hillside acres in the scenic Baraboo Bluffs. Just a short drive from Madison and Wisconsin Dells, the campus is part of a region that is rich in beauty, history, and culture. Offering the Associate of Arts and Science degree and several collaborative bachelor degree opportunities, the campus provides a University of Wisconsin academic experience - with challenging coursework, top-notch support systems, and high-quality co-curricular opportunities.
UW-BSC has a student body of approximately 650 students and growing, more than 14,000 alumni, and enjoys strong community support. Additional information about the campus can be found at: www.baraboo.uwc.edu.
Start Date
February 1, 2012 (anticipated)
Application
All application materials must be submitted electronically by PDF (preferred) or MS Word file to quin.knuteson@uwc.edu. Pleasesend letter of interest, resume or vitae, and three references.
If requested, confidentiality of an application can be maintained until an applicant is deemed a finalist in the search.
Questions may be addressed to:
Nena Beier, Deans Office Manager, 608-355-5222, nena.beier@uwc.edu.
Application Deadline
For assured consideration, application materials must be received by January 13, 2012.
Other Information
In accordance with Wisconsin’s open records law we are required to provide, upon request, a list of all nominees and applicants who have not requested in writing that their identities remain confidential. The names and titles of all finalists for the position must be disclosed upon request. The form to request confidentiality is available at http://www.uwc.edu/jobs
The University of Wisconsin Colleges is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution committed to diversity and inclusiveness among its employees and in its programs, and actively seeks and encourages applications from women, minorities and persons with disabilities. It is our policy to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment.
A criminal records review will be conducted for final candidates. In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the University does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record. Convictions and pending charges will be considered only if they are substantially related to the circumstances of this position.
Employment is contingent on establishment of identity and verification of employment eligibility as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.