Major Gift Officer - Institutional Advancement & UW Foundation

Major Gift Officer - Institutional Advancement & UW Foundation Join Our Campus Community! Thank you for your interest in joining the University of Wyoming. Our community thrives on the contributions of talented and driven individuals who share in our mission, vision, and values. If your expertise and experience align with the goals of our institution, we would be thrilled to hear from you. We encourage you to apply and become a valued member of our vibrant campus community today! Why Choose Us? At the University of Wyoming, we value our employees and invest in their success. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance. Benefits include: • Generous Retirement Contributions: The State contributes 14.94% of your gross salary, and you contribute 3.68%, totaling 18.62% toward your retirement plan. • Exceptional Health & Prescription Coverage: Enjoy access to medical, dental, and vision insurance with competitive employer contributions, that include https://www.uwyo.edu/hr/\_files/docs/employee-benefits/medical-dental-rates-2025.pdf. • Paid Time Off: Benefit from ample vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and paid winter closure. • Tuition Waiver: Employees and eligible dependents can take advantage of tuition waivers, supporting continuous education and professional growth. • Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs: Stay healthy with wellness initiatives, counseling services, and mental health resources. At the University of Wyoming, we are committed to creating a supportive and enriching workplace. To learn more about what we offer, please refer to UW's https://www.uwyo.edu/hr/\_files/docs/employee-benefits/benefit-summary.pdf. JOB TITLE: Senior Director of Development, Director of Development, or Associate Director of Development with the UW Foundation JOB PURPOSE: The Senior Director of Development: shall serve as a senior development professional for the UW Foundation with a primary focus on securing planned gifts, major gifts ($25,000+), and principal gifts ($1,000,000 +) in support of the University of Wyoming. The Director of Development: shall serve as a senior development professional for the UW Foundation with a primary focus on securing planned and major gifts ($25,000+) in support of the University of Wyoming. The Associate Director of Development: shall serve as a development professional for the UW Foundation with a primary focus on securing planned and major gifts ($25,000+) in support of the University of Wyoming. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Qualify, cultivate, solicit and steward planned gifts, major gift ($25,000+), and principal gift ($1,000,000+) donors and donor prospects for the benefit of University of Wyoming. Travel a minimum of 30% of work schedule. Develop high trust relationships with donors, donor prospects, campus partners, UW alumni, and friends. Participate as a key team member in a centralized development structure and play a critical role in building a collaborative, team-oriented environment among university leadership, faculty, and staff. Serve as the liaison between the UW Foundation and various campus units. Meet annual individual fundraising goals in addition to other performance goals - including face to face visits, substantive donor contacts, and the submission and closing of both major and planned gift proposals. Work closely with UW Foundation staff, Deans, Directors, Department Heads, and faculty members in the planning and identification of fundraising initiatives and opportunities. Align donor interests with UW programs and initiatives. Appropriately and proactively steward donors. Artfully ask for the right gift, at the right time, in the right manner. Actively participat in campus advisory board meetings and other college/unit activities. Participate in UW external relations events and activities as appropriate. Actively participate in UW's prospect management/proposal-tracking program to maintain accurate prospect information and ensure appropriate cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major gifts. Collaborate with colleagues in discussing prospects, coordinating solicitations, and creating materials in support of college/unit fundraising efforts. Manage a portfolio of approximately 100 donors and donor prospects. SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS: The Senior Director of Development may: Supervise Development team member(s). Supervision authority to provide training, schedule work assignments, assist in making recommendations, discipline/work improvement, and performance evaluations. Other duties as assigned. COMPETENCIES: Service Orientation Oral Communication Skills Meeting Facilitation Written Communication Skills Collaboration Quality Orientation Teamwork Developing Organizational Talent MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Senior Director of Development: Education: Bachelor's degree, or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience: 5-7 years of work-related experience Required licensure, certification, registrations, or other requirements: Valid driver's license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) compliant with the https://www.uwyo.edu/regs-policies/\_files/docs/policies/uw-sap-7-9.10-vehicle-sap-driver-portion-approved4-27-22.pdf. Senior Director of Development: $98,200 -$117,900 Director of Development: Education: Bachelor's degree, or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience: 2-3 years of work-related experience Required licensure, certification, registrations, or other requirements: Valid driver's license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) compliant with the https://www.uwyo.edu/regs-policies/\_files/docs/policies/uw-sap-7-9.10-vehicle-sap-driver-portion-approved4-27-22.pdf. Director of Development Salary: $73,800 -$88,600 Associate Director of Development: Education: Bachelor's degree, or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience: 1-2 years of work-related experience Required licensure, certification, registrations, or other requirements: Valid driver's license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) compliant with the https://www.uwyo.edu/regs-policies/\_files/docs/policies/uw-sap-7-9.10-vehicle-sap-driver-portion-approved4-27-22.pdf. Associate Director of Development: $61,000 -$73,200 DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Experience with non-profits and/or higher education. • Communication skills with an ability to write and speak persuasively about the role of philanthropy in higher education. • Experience in development/philanthropy • Experience in successfully soliciting and securing planned and major gifts ($25K and larger). • Master's, Doctoral, or professional degree. REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS: Complete the online application. The department additionally requests candidates upload the following document(s) for a complete application: • Cover letter • Resume or C.V. • Contact information for four work-related references (references will only be contacted if you are selected as a finalist for the position). **Due to a current system limitation, you may only be prompted to upload your resume/CV and a Cover Letter. To ensure your application is complete, we recommend you put all of your application materials into one file with your cover letter. However, if you're experiencing any issues in doing so, please send any additional application materials to mailto:[email protected], and a recruiter will manually add them to your application p