Managing Director of Development, Fulbright College

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• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
• At least five years of development experience in a higher education setting, including demonstrated major gift success, or equivalent experience in another non-higher education setting
• Experience and demonstrated success securing five- and six-figure philanthropic commitments
• At least three years of experience leading or managing frontline fundraising staff, teams, or complex fundraising initiatives
• Experience managing volunteers and advisory boards
• Experience and successful participation in a major giving campaign

• Master’s degree from an accredited university
• Experience with professional travel across the U.S.
• Work experience on a university campus
• Work experience with a college of arts and sciences
• Demonstrated leadership experience within a fundraising or advancement environment
• Proven understanding of strategic fundraising priorities
• Demonstrated experience and success in securing Planned Gifts
• Experience utilizing fundraising analytics, business analysis, and performance metrics to support decision-making and team accountability
• Graduate of the University of Arkansas – Fayetteville.
• Experience and proven track record of working with an existing network of current and prospective benefactors to the College and University

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• Effective written, oral communication, and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships with senior leadership, faculty, staff, donors, and external constituents
• Ability to manage people, priorities, and organizational change effectively
• Ability to implement annual goal-setting processes through both individual and collaborative planning