The University of Montana Foundation is an independent 501 (c)(3) organization that serves as the fundraising arm of The University of Montana and is located on the beautiful Missoula campus. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to provide leadership and management of the comprehensive fundraising activities for the Davidson Honors College and University Scholarship priorities.

The Davidson Honors College provides outstanding undergraduate students with extraordinary educational and cultural opportunities, extending the benefits of a small liberal arts and sciences college experience within a larger research university context. Honors College students enroll in challenging courses and participate in special experiences outside the classroom that enhance the regular offerings and activities of the University.

In partnership with the Davidson Honors College dean, the director helps define fundraising priorities and develops and executes an annual fundraising plan based upon these priorities. The director reports to the Vice President for Development at the University of Montana Foundation. The responsibilities of this position will include:

• Supporting the Davidson Honors College dean and Foundation leadership to develop giving goals and objectives
• Creating opportunities for increasing gifts to the Davidson Honors College and scholarships
• Identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of major and principal gift prospects while strengthening overall fundraising for these programs

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree, three years fundraising experience or competency in a field with strong similarities to development work, excellent written and oral communications skills, excellent situational judgment and problem solving, willingness to travel, and at times, work in the evenings and on weekends. Additional desirable qualifications include a track record of securing major gifts, experience in higher education development, and experience leading and motivating volunteers, faculty and advisory boards.

The University of Montana Foundation offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits package.  Please submit your letter of interest, resume, and salary requirements to:  http://www.supportum.org/careers. Application materials will be reviewed immediately with applications accepted until the position is filled. The University of Montana Foundation is an EEO employer.

The College of Humanities and Sciences is the largest college on campus with 23 departments and six programs. We are committed to providing the general education for all UM students and are also committed to the people of Montana to provide high quality teaching and focused research in the pursuit of new knowledge. We promote substantive interactions between the sciences and humanities in order to ensure a true interdisciplinary liberal arts education.

The Assistant Director of Development is an entry level major gifts position that supports advancement activities and program growth within the College of Humanities and Sciences.  The Assistant Director maintains a portfolio of donors and prospects, travels, and independently identifies, qualifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards major and principal gift prospects with giving capacity of $50,000 or more to achieve the fundraising goals of the College of Humanities and Sciences and the metrics outlined by the UM Foundation.  The Assistant Director also works closely with the Senior Director of Development to carry out key stewardship activities recognizing significant gifts to the College.

The Assistant Director of Development works independently but reports to the Senior Director of Development and is accountable to the Dean of the College of Humanities and Sciences.

The responsibilities of this position will include:

• Increase giving to the College of Humanities and Sciences: Develop comprehensive fundraising strategies for the College in conjunction with the Senior Director of Development and Dean of the College of Humanities and Sciences; manage a portfolio of annual and major gift prospects, developing and executing formal strategies for top prospects.

• Provide support to the Dean: In partnership with the Senior Director of Development, staff the Dean of the College of Humanities and Sciences to grow private support of the College; strategically involve the Dean, Associate Dean and/or key faculty in cultivation, solicitation and stewardship activities; prepare briefing materials and talking points for the Dean in advance of key meetings; support the identification of candidates to serve on the College’s Advisory Board; and assist with volunteer activities.

• Enhance the College’s advancement efforts:   Partner with annual, corporation/foundation, and planned giving colleagues to develop strategies designed to enhance giving to the College; participate in both Foundation and College communication and marketing efforts to enhance support of the College. Work with the Senior Director of Development to develop and implement an annual stewardship plan for major and principal gifts to the College, including, but not limited to acknowledgment letters, gift announcement communications and/or events, and annual recognition events.

• Create synergy through partnership:  Develop collaborative strategies for prospects with multiple interests across campus; work with Foundation, campus and volunteer partners to maximize identification, qualification, cultivation, and stewardship opportunities; participate in portfolio review meetings and other strategy development sessions.

• Other duties as assigned: Provide staff and volunteer training for College development efforts and participate in Development team and Foundation staff meetings; engage in professional development opportunities; attend College and University events; partner with the UM Alumni Association to foster relationships with the College’s alumni; learn and utilize fundraising best-practices.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree and familiarity with personal computer programs and database software applications, excellent written and oral communications skills, excellent situational judgment and problem solving, willingness to travel, and at times, work in the evenings and on weekends. 

Additional desirable qualifications include a experience in fundraising or at least one year of previously successful professional work experience in an area that has strong similarities to development work.

* As an entry level position UMF is committed to supporting development of the skills and experience needed for success in this role.  The successful candidate will be eligible for future fundraising career opportunities.

The University of Montana Foundation offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits package.  Please submit your letter of interest, resume, and salary requirements to:  http://www.supportum.org/careers. Application materials will be reviewed immediately with applications accepted until the position is filled. The University of Montana Foundation is an EEO employer.