Now Hiring - Education Director of Development (Pharmacy Administration) in Tucson, AZ

Ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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• Advise the Dean and President of the Foundation or designee on all matters related to development activities within the College.
• Develop and sustain strong relationships with the College leadership, faculty, board members, alumni, volunteers, donors, and financial professionals.
• Develop and execute strategic, personalized cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship plans for an assigned portfolio of 50-70 major-gift ($50,000 level or greater) donor prospects (individual, corporate, and foundation) through personal meetings (in-person or Zoom), letters, phone calls, email and other methods.
• Travel, occasional overnight stays, and some evening/weekend work is necessary to cultivate and solicit donor prospects.
• After an initial 3-6 month on-boarding period, execute an agreed upon metric of at least 100 current or prospect donor visits and the successful closure of 15+ major/principal gift proposals per year, with an expectation of $1M+ raised after the initial on-boarding period (with incremental increases after the first year).
• Represent College, the UA and PAE at public events, including delivering remarks.
• In partnership with Dean and PAE create an annual fundraising plan to further the mission of the College.
• Drive the Coit College's Fuel Wonder Campaign strategy and raise funds to meet the dollar goals and fundraising priorities developed between the College, PAE, and UArizona Leadership.
• Implement the annual campaign fundraising priorities for the College.

• Design and manage solicitation and stewardship plans in Lynx to support fundraising initiatives.
• Ensure all contributions are properly documented and handled in accordance with the University of Arizona Gift Policy.
• Work with College and PAE Marketing and Communications colleagues to development print and online development materials related to the assigned areas.

• Partners with, and effectively utilizes, the development professionals and resources of the PAE, including campus-based development teams, the offices of Discovery, Regional Development; Gift Planning; Annual Giving (telephone, direct-mail, and e-solicitation services); Leadership Giving; Alumni & Constituent Engagement: Marketing and Communications; Prospect Development; Financial Services; Information Services; and Foundation Relations.
• Utilizes the common systems, policies and procedures adhered to by PAE team members.
• Work within all established University of Arizona and University of Arizona Foundation guidelines and policies.

• Management of development operations support staff including mentorship, performance management, feedback and coaching.
• Coordination, management and responsibility for volunteers and/or advisory board members

• Plan and lead donor-centered College events; homecoming, alumni gatherings, and scholarship awards ceremonies.
• Assist the dean in cultivating and supporting the national advisory board and subcommittees. Plan and attend board meetings.
• Manage the newly established Alumni Council.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to understand and follow all Federal, UArizona, College, and PAE policies and procedures including scholarship and financial aid polices as well as the University of Arizona Gift Policy.
• Experience developing and executing large fundraising plans.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with donors and colleagues.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate the mission, strategic plan, and case for philanthropic support.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent initiative and ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.

• Minimum of seven (7) years of related work experience, including three (3) years of managerial experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

• Possession of a valid driver's license upon employment and ability to drive accordingly to the University Fleet Safety Policy.