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MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY Director of Development, Corporations in MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Duties and Responsibilities 1. Fundraising Excellence: Exceed individual annual fundraising goals by cultivating new donors and renewing existing ones, including major gift solicitations. Contribute to the team\'s overall fundraising success through collaborative and creative input. 2. Proposal Development and Solicitation: Lead the process of development, writing, and submission of gift and grant proposals to secure funding from corporate donors. 3. Strategic Planning: Develop and implement strategic plans for corporate fundraising efforts in coordination with university and department leadership. Further generating annual plans to reach individual fundraising goals. 4. Identify Funding Opportunities: Research and identify potential corporate partners and funding opportunities that align with the university\'s priorities. 5. Relationship Management: Cultivate and steward relationships with corporate representatives, ensuring ongoing communication and engagement. 6. Reporting: Prepare and submit reports to corporations, demonstrating the impact of funded projects and initiatives. Also work with UA colleagues to review and share annual impact reports to donors. 7. University Representation: Appropriately represent the university at external events and meetings with foundation representatives, showcasing the institution\'s strengths and strategic priorities. 8. Collaboration with Faculty and Colleagues: Work closely with faculty and staff, specifically, but not limited to the Office of Research & Sponsored Programs and colleges to identify projects and initiatives suitable for foundation funding. 9. Data metrics and performance monitoring: Track and analyze the performance of foundation fundraising efforts, making adjustments to strategies as needed to improve outcomes including the achievement of individual fundraising goal. Specific data tracked includes dollars raised, proposal submissions, external meetings and donor qualification. 10. Responsible for the supervision of student employees which includes but is not limited to hiring, training, disciplinary actions, ending the student\'s assignment, etc. 11. Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Bachelor\'s degree A minimum of 7 years of personal portfolio management and securing gifts at the \$125,000 or above level is required, along with experience in strategic planning. Strong verbal and written communication skills and experience in messaging and branding, especially in the academic setting. Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: https://apptrkr.com/5970568 Qualified females, minorities, and special disabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.
