Director Of Fundraising

Responsibilities:

Develops and manages a portfolio of individuals with a gift capacity ranging from at least $5,000 to $100,000 or more. Works with fundraising team to craft successful fundraising strategies for major & principal gift development. Must be available for extensive travel and variable schedules, including early morning meetings, evening engagements, and occasional weekend obligations.

Minimum Requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree is required, preferably in Public Relations, Marketing, Communication, or business-related field.

• A minimum of:

• three (3) years of increasingly successful experience in fundraising with at least two (2) years in individual major gifts fundraising,

• three (3) years of successful experience in sales, marketing, business development, financial planning, or equivalent

• seven (7) years' experience in an exempt management position at UMHB that includes a high level of interaction with the community (i.e. external vendors, donors, members of the community, etc.).

• Excellent public speaking and presentation skills.

• Excellent writing skills, including letters and proposals.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office for Windows applications (word processing, database, spreadsheet, e-mail, presentation graphics, etc.).

• Must possess exceptional time management and detail-orientation skills.

• Must be available for extensive travel and variable schedules, including early morning meetings, evening engagements, and occasional weekend obligations.

• Must be at least 21 years of age.

• Must possess a current and valid Texas driver's license and be insurable under UMHB auto coverage.

Salaries and Benefits:

Competitive salary commensurate with experience, excellent benefits including Day One medical and dental insurance, retirement plan with match and tuition benefits for employees and their dependents.

Application Deadline:

Position will remain open until filled.

To Apply:

Please click the "Apply Now" link to apply for this position. Please attach a resume and a cover letter of interest with your online application. Online applications as well as supporting documentation may also be submitted/completed in person at:

UMHB Human Resources Division

UMHB Box 8020

900 College Street

Belton, TX 76513

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INTERNAL CANDIDATES: Please contact HR directly at Ext. 4527 to ascertain which documents are required to apply for this position. Please contact the Human Resources Division directly, rather than the hiring department/supervisor, to assure equal opportunity of our process.