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University of Idaho Senior Director of Development II in Moscow, Idaho
This job was posted by https://idahoworks.gov : For more information, please see: https://idahoworks.gov/jobs/2525531

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rSenior Director of Development II
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rPosting Number: SP005226P
rDivision/College: University Foundation
rDepartment: University Development
rLocation: Moscow
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rPosting Context Statement:
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The Development team advances the mission of the University of Idaho Foundation by inspiring private giving among alumni, friends, groups, corporations and foundations. By building and strengthening relationships, our donor-centered approach connects stakeholders passions and philanthropic goals to opportunities to support the University of Idaho priorities that matter to them.
rrPosition Overview:
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This position is responsible for the management of assigned prospects through cultivation activities, face-to-face visits, proposal development, identification of solicitation of major gifts primarily \$100,000 or more from individuals, corporations and foundations. The incumbent is a key member of the college/unit fundraising team and works collaboratively to achieve fundraising goals for the college/unit and university, additionally serving as a member of units leadership teams. This position will have supervisory responsibilities for a unit or multiple units within the development team.
Duties may include:
- Identify, cultivate and manage assigned prospects
- Collaborate with university leadership, development officers, academic departments and other stakeholders on fundraising campaigns and initiatives
- Develop and present fundraising proposals, typically at \$100,000 or higher
- Develop and implement annual plans to raise money to resource the priorities of the department
- Build the overall fundraising program of the division, including communications, stewardship, annual giving and planned giving
- Utilize data analytics and reporting tools to track and analyze planned giving metrics, donor trends and campaign progress
- Supervise a team of development officers within a division
- Other duties as assigned
Positions at this level typically manage a portfolio of donors rated primarily at \$100,000 or more. They are expected to make 80 strategic moves and open a minimum of 10 proposals. Annually they will typically raise a minimum of \$2,500,000.
rrRequired Experience:
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- Seven years in fundraising or related work experience such as high-level sales, marketing, constituent-based outreach
- Experience working in an environment dependent on developing and maintaining positive relationships
rrRequired Education:
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- Bachelors Degree
rrRequired Other:
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- Ability to travel
- Ability to work nonstandard business hours, including weekends and holidays
- Must possess a valid drivers license and be able to meet policy requirements for driving university-owned vehicles
rrAdditional Preferred:
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- Education:
- Masters Degree; JD Degree; CPA or CFP certification
- Experience in/with:
- Supervising direct reports
- Recruiting, organizing and managing volunteers
- Extensive major gift fundraising
- Development activities, preferably in higher education
- Securing major gifts and/or planned gifts
- Public relations or marketing
- Database computer systems and applications, preferably with customer relationship management systems
- College athletics at the NCAA level
- Experience or degree in one of the colleges disciplines
rrPhysical Requirements & Working Conditions:
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- None
rrDegree Requirement:
rListed degree qualification is required at time of hire
rrFLSA Status: Exempt
rEmployee Category: Exempt
rPay Range: \$125,000 annually or higher commensurate with experience
rType of Appointment: Fiscal Year
rFTE:
1
rFull Time/Part Time: Full Time
rFunding:
rA visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: No
rPosting Date: 04/09/2026
rClosing Date:
rOpen Until Filled: Yes
rSpecial Instructions to Applicants:
This in-person position is not offering Visa sponsorship.
To receive first consideration, please submit a letter of qualification and current resume no later than May 7th.
In your letter of qualifications ( human-resources-letter-of-qualification-template.docx ) using details and examples, please address all of the required and preferred qualifications for this position and how your experience and skills align.
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