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Apply for Job Job ID364362 LocationTwin Cities Job FamilyAdvancement Full/Part TimeFull-Time Regular/TemporaryRegular Job Code9703MA Employee ClassAcad Prof and Admin Add to Favorite Jobs Email this Job About the Job Overview The Director of Development will have primary responsibilities of cultivating and securing gifts for the top priorities in Gopher Athletics. The Director of Development will work closely with the Golden Gopher Fund team, the University of Minnesota Foundation and development partners across the University. Reporting to the Senior Associate AD/Development, this position will play a key role in increasing private support for athletics and be critical in growing revenue for the department to provide the necessary resources to ensure success in the Big Ten Conference. Portfolio Management and Engagement (85%) * Develop and manage a portfolio with a focus on top individual prospects ($50,000 and above). Utilize various giving methods such as cash, pledges, deferred giving, and non-cash gifts. * Builds and maintains a portfolio of approximately 100 major gift prospects to ensure that timely steps are taken toward solicitation, closure, and stewardship. Performance expectations for this level of gift officer include approximately 15 solicitations per year at $50,000 or more. Total annual gift production expectations for this level of position are $1M or more. The candidate selected will work closely with prospect management and development leaders to set appropriate goals. * Engage the Athletics Director, coaches and staff in donor cultivation strategies and visits as appropriate, supporting their activities with briefings, talking points, and itineraries. * Effectively utilize UMF's Donor Management System (DMS) to review relevant information on assigned and prospective donors and prospects and complete and file timely and thorough reports of all contacts. Fundraising Strategies & Sport Specific Duties (15%) * Assist with overall Golden Gopher Fund fundraising strategies, including support through major gifts, annual giving, endowments, planned giving and premium seating. * Work with assigned programs on fundraising priorities and ensure quality control on donor engagement. Qualifications Required Qualifications * Bachelor's degree. * Four (4) years of professional development experience, with demonstrated ability to promote and successfully solicit major gifts; or four (4) or more years of experience in marketing, consultative sales, public relations, financial advising or related fields with emphasis on relationship cultivation and solicitation of individuals/businesses. * Ability to exercise a high degree of discretion and collaboration in working with a diverse range of constituents. * Outstanding oral and written communication skills. * Strategic, hardworking, and able to work with a high degree of flexibility in a collaborative, fast paced, and goal-oriented environment. * Proficient in the use of software and applications such as Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace and familiar with databases and/or Customer Relationship Management programs. * Ability to staff evening and weekend events and ability to travel throughout the year, including travel with teams. Preferred Qualifications * Development experience with capital campaigns. * Demonstrated ability to work in a team setting as a leader, participant and facilitator. * Experience working in college athletics. * Awareness and knowledge of Name, Image and Likeness. About the Department With more than 140 years of tradition, Gopher Athletics is one of the oldest and most decorated athletics departments in the country. Minnesota was a charter member of the Big Ten Conference - our teams have won more than 200 conference titles to go with 26 national titles. There are more than 600 student-athletes and nearly 300 full-time employees in our athletics department. That community has built Minnesota into a nation's top-ranked public school with respect to student-athlete academic performance in each of the past four years, a span of time during which the Gophers have won 13 conference team titles and a collection of individual conference and national crowns. Housed in the historic Dinkytown neighborhood on the northern edge of the University campus, Gopher Athletics is succeeding against a backdrop unique in college athletics, nestled at the heart of a bustling, modern metro area. We are proud of our decorated history, but we are prepared to achieve even greater success in the years to come. Ski-U-Mah! United Are We Gopher Athletic's Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion Benefits Working at the University At the University of Minnesota, you'll find a flexible work environment and supportive colleagues who are interested in lifelong learning. We prioritize work-life balance, allowing you to invest in the future of your career and in your life outside of work. The University also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts University HSA contributions Disability and employer-paid life insurance Employee wellbeing program Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity Financial counseling services Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefits. How To Apply Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume. Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section. To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647. Diversity Employment Requirements Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment. About the U of M The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC) The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from... For full info follow application link. The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds. The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu.