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Director, Development

Summary

Title:	Director, Development
ID:	843
Department:	David A. Clarke School of Law
Location:	UDC- Main Campus Van Ness Campus – NW

Description


Listing:	Number of Vacancies: 1 Area of Consideration: Open to the Public Position Status: Full-Time, Regular Pay Plan, Series & Grade: Grade 4, Steps 1-8 Salary Range: $71,004.00-$90,053.00 Closing Date: Open Until Filled Location: Van Ness Campus, Washington, DC Brief Description of Duties The incumbent carries out a variety of duties to spearhead and coordinate the fundraising and development efforts to support the programmatic vision and operations of the Law School. The incumbent will engage and serve to help integrate the Law School’s development initiatives and efforts with the Office of Alumni Relations/Affairs. Incumbent reports to the Dean. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Identifies, cultivates and solicits alumni, organizations, foundations, etc. for major gifts; Conducts market research and works with the Dean to establish fundraising goals and innovative strategies and goals for annual and capital campaigns. Conducts market research to develop and implement strategic marketing and branding campaigns and solicitation strategies in support of fundraising efforts Designs and develops promotional materials and brochures; Plans and executes major and minor events. Creates, implements and supports major giving campaigns including scholarships, fellowships, experiential programs, and other support for the School of Law community, programs and activities. Manages the portfolio of major and minor gifts and donor prospects Coordinates operations related to fundraising to include but not limited to public relations, communication, outreach, tracking, accounting, reporting and analysis, office management and budgeting. Writes grants and engages in creative outreach to increase fundraising prospects. Identifies individual, law firm, corporate, government and foundation funding opportunities and collaborates with the Dean, the Dean of Experiential and Clinical Programs and the Alumni Director and develops cultivation strategies for the prospects. Manages and enhances planned giving program; Coordinates and writes Direct mail packages. Corresponds with appropriate foundation professionals, donors and prospects to develop and sustain productive working relationships to support the School of Law fundraising activities. Assists the Dean to improve the public image of the School of Law and its programs. Collects, analyzes and reports data; Prepares reports, presentations and proposals as required to internal and external community members, alumni, individual donors, foundations and others. Required Qualifications An undergraduate degree and a minimum of seven years of progressive experience in institutional, event and individual and organizational fundraising to include direct solicitation. Management/supervisory experience and familiarity with major law firms, preferred. Strong and effective communication skills, both oral and written are essential. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a goal-oriented team environment. Expertise, experience and a deep understanding of the importance of various forms of donor communication such as updates, newsletters or brochures. Progressive and direct interaction with prospects and donors for cultivation and solicitations. Proficient in the use of technology required and previous donor management software experience, preferred. Information to Applicant Collective Bargaining Unit (Union): This position is not part of the collective bargaining unit. Employment Benefits Selectee will be eligible for health and life insurance, annual (vacation) and sick leave and will be covered under the University of the District of Columbia' s retirement plan (TIAA-CREF). Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to actual or perceived actual race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, marital status, personal appearance, genetic information, familial status, source of income, status as a victim of an intrafamily offense, place of residence or business, or status as a covered veteran, as provided for and to the extent required by District and Federal statutes and regulations. Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2-1401.01 et. seq., (Act) the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived actual race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, marital status, personal appearance, genetic information, familial status, source of income, status as a victim of an intrafamily offense, place of residence or business, or status as a covered veteran, as provided for and to the extent required by District and Federal statutes and regulations. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act. In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act. Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action. Veterans Preference: Applicants claiming veterans preference must submit official proof at the time of application. Residency Preference: The Residency Preference Amendment Act of 1988, D.C. Law 7-203, created a system in which provides that any applicant for employment in the Career or Educational Services who is a bona fide resident of the District of Columbia may claim a residency reference at the time of application. An applicant selected for an appointment based on District residency will be required to submit no less than eight (8) proofs of bona fide District residency. Bona fide District residency must be maintained from the date of appointment to the position for seven (7) consecutive years. Failure to maintain bona fide District residency for the (7) year period will result in forfeiture of employment. Drug-Free Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the individual selected to fill this position will, as a condition of employment, be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor, in writing, not later than five (5) days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace. Background Investigation: Employment with the University of the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation. The determination of a "satisfactory background investigation" is made at the sole discretion of the University of the District of Columbia. The University may refuse to hire a finalist, rescind an offer of employment to a finalist or review and may terminate the employment of a current employee based on the results of a background investigation. Disposition of Resume: Resumes received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. For the purpose of employment, resumes are not considered job applications. Therefore, if selected for employment a UDC application will be required. Job Offers: Official Job Offers are made by the University of the District of Columbia, Office of Human Resources Only. Contact Information: All inquiries related to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office of Human Resources at (202) 274-5020. The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a full version of the University’s EO Policy Statement, please visit: http://www.udc.edu/equal opportunity/.

Listing:

Number of Vacancies: 1

Area of Consideration: Open to the Public

Position Status: Full-Time, Regular

Pay Plan, Series & Grade: Grade 4, Steps 1-8

Salary Range: $71,004.00-$90,053.00

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Location: Van Ness Campus, Washington, DC

Brief Description of Duties

The incumbent carries out a variety of duties to spearhead and coordinate the fundraising and development efforts to support the programmatic vision and operations of the Law School. The incumbent will engage and serve to help integrate the Law School’s development initiatives and efforts with the Office of Alumni Relations/Affairs. Incumbent reports to the Dean.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Identifies, cultivates and solicits alumni, organizations, foundations, etc. for major gifts;
Conducts market research and works with the Dean to establish fundraising goals and innovative strategies and goals for annual and capital campaigns.
Conducts market research to develop and implement strategic marketing and branding campaigns and solicitation strategies in support of fundraising efforts
Designs and develops promotional materials and brochures; Plans and executes major and minor events.
Creates, implements and supports major giving campaigns including scholarships, fellowships, experiential programs, and other support for the School of Law community, programs and activities.
Manages the portfolio of major and minor gifts and donor prospects
Coordinates operations related to fundraising to include but not limited to public relations, communication, outreach, tracking, accounting, reporting and analysis, office management and budgeting.
Writes grants and engages in creative outreach to increase fundraising prospects.
Identifies individual, law firm, corporate, government and foundation funding opportunities and collaborates with the Dean, the Dean of Experiential and Clinical Programs and the Alumni Director and develops cultivation strategies for the prospects.
Manages and enhances planned giving program; Coordinates and writes Direct mail packages.
Corresponds with appropriate foundation professionals, donors and prospects to develop and sustain productive working relationships to support the School of Law fundraising activities.
Assists the Dean to improve the public image of the School of Law and its programs.
Collects, analyzes and reports data; Prepares reports, presentations and proposals as required to internal and external community members, alumni, individual donors, foundations and others.

Required Qualifications

An undergraduate degree and a minimum of seven years of progressive experience in institutional, event and individual and organizational fundraising to include direct solicitation.
Management/supervisory experience and familiarity with major law firms, preferred.
Strong and effective communication skills, both oral and written are essential.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a goal-oriented team environment.
Expertise, experience and a deep understanding of the importance of various forms of donor communication such as updates, newsletters or brochures.
Progressive and direct interaction with prospects and donors for cultivation and solicitations.
Proficient in the use of technology required and previous donor management software experience, preferred.

Information to Applicant

Collective Bargaining Unit (Union): This position is not part of the collective bargaining unit.

Employment Benefits
Selectee will be eligible for health and life insurance, annual (vacation) and sick leave and will be covered under the University of the District of Columbia' s retirement plan (TIAA-CREF).

Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to actual or perceived actual race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, marital status, personal appearance, genetic information, familial status, source of income, status as a victim of an intrafamily offense, place of residence or business, or status as a covered veteran, as provided for and to the extent required by District and Federal statutes and regulations.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2-1401.01 et. seq., (Act) the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived actual race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, marital status, personal appearance, genetic information, familial status, source of income, status as a victim of an intrafamily offense, place of residence or business, or status as a covered veteran, as provided for and to the extent required by District and Federal statutes and regulations. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act. In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act. Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

Veterans Preference: Applicants claiming veterans preference must submit official proof at the time of application.

Residency Preference: The Residency Preference Amendment Act of 1988, D.C. Law 7-203, created a system in which provides that any applicant for employment in the Career or Educational Services who is a bona fide resident of the District of Columbia may claim a residency reference at the time of application. An applicant selected for an appointment based on District residency will be required to submit no less than eight (8) proofs of bona fide District residency. Bona fide District residency must be maintained from the date of appointment to the position for seven (7) consecutive years. Failure to maintain bona fide District residency for the (7) year period will result in forfeiture of employment.

Drug-Free Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the individual selected to fill this position will, as a condition of employment, be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor, in writing, not later than five (5) days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.

Background Investigation: Employment with the University of the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation. The determination of a "satisfactory background investigation" is made at the sole discretion of the University of the District of Columbia. The University may refuse to hire a finalist, rescind an offer of employment to a finalist or review and may terminate the employment of a current employee based on the results of a background investigation.

Disposition of Resume: Resumes received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. For the purpose of employment, resumes are not considered job applications. Therefore, if selected for employment a UDC application will be required.

Job Offers: Official Job Offers are made by the University of the District of Columbia, Office of Human Resources Only.

Contact Information: All inquiries related to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office of Human Resources at (202) 274-5020.

The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a full version of the University’s EO Policy Statement, please visit: http://www.udc.edu/equal opportunity/.

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