Assistant Director, GIFT Center/Foundation Development-University of Arizona

Department: Central Development
Hours: 40 per week Benefits: Yes
Opening: November 22, 2011 Closing: Open until filled Job Status: Exempt, Professional Staff General Position Summary:
This position helps direct the foundation development program and the Grant Information, Facilitation, and Training (GIFT) Center by: identifying, cultivating, soliciting through the grant process, and stewarding organizational donors; assisting University of Arizona development officers and faculty and staff with the grant proposal and award process; and participating in the education, facilitation, and training activities associated with the GIFT Center.
Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities:
Identifying, Cultivating, and Stewarding Foundation Prospects and Donors · Develops and maintains foundation relationships in all phases of the development cycle.
· Identifies possible corporate and foundation grant prospects.
· Analyzes prospect information to identify likely sources for specific projects and programs. Shares prospect information with GIFT Center listserv, and oversees listserv management.
· Acquires and maintains a sound understanding of the University and its associated programs.
· Supports development officers, faculty, and staff in stewarding foundation donors.
Assisting Development Officers, Faculty, and Staff with the Grant Process · Builds and maintains cordial and cooperative relationships with development officers, deans, department heads, faculty and staff.
· Works with development officers, faculty, and staff to produce and polish proposals and other written communication with foundations.
· Supports larger strategic University initiatives involved with foundation development.
Participating in the Grant and Fundraising Activities of the GIFT Center · Supports the mission of the GIFT Center by assisting in providing foundation- and grant-related information and training to development officers, faculty, and staff as well as one-on-one and small group consults to GIFT Center clients.
· Tracks and reports on department activities, including database and electronic and paper records. Oversees department activity tracking and post-award stewardship process.
· Helps develop and disseminate best practices information related to grants and fundraising.
· Participates in and supports UA Foundation grantmaking programs.
· Performs other related responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, FOUNDATION DEVELOPMENT/GIFT CENTER, PG. 2 Specific Job Skills:
· Ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
· Ability to prioritize assignments effectively.
· Excellent writing skills.
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
· Ability to understand and work within budgetary procedures, policies, and restrictions.
· Skill in operating PC-based software such as word-processing (MS Word), internet, and spreadsheets (Excel).
· Physical ability to operate basic office machinery.
· Can contribute to and adapt in a highly collaborative working environment.
Minimum Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s degree in any discipline, with an emphasis on writing skills; AND; · Two years experience in the grant profession or development, marketing, and/or public relations or program coordination/management.
· Any equivalent combination of experience, training and/or education as approved by Human Resources.
· Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of individuals, including development officers, deans, faculty, and staff at corporations and foundations.
Preferred Qualifications:
· Experience writing grant proposals.
· Demonstrated experience and ability to research projects through a variety of means.
· Knowledge and experience of fundraising and development functions.
· Understanding of corporate and foundation grantmaking processes.
· Understanding of budgets as they relate to programs, proposals, and grants.
· Experience in a higher education setting.
· Knowledge of donor database systems, such as Raiser’s Edge.
Work Environment:
This position will work in a standard office environment, spend a large amount of time sitting, and spend a large amount of time performing tasks on a computer.
To Apply:
Please send a letter of interest, resume, and three professional references (include job number CD1112 in the subject line) to:
The University of Arizona Foundation Attn: Human Resources
1111 N. Cherry Avenue Tucson, Arizona 85721 Fax (520) 621-2975 *E-mail hrdept@al.arizona.edu *E-mail submission is the preferred method in Word or PDF format* The University of Arizona Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer