Development Director - College of Health and Human Services and College of Nursing

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Development Director - College of Health and Human Services and

College of Nursing

Location : College of Health & Human Svcs

Regular / Temporary : Regular

Job ID : 608015

Full / Part Time : Full-Time

Workplace Culture

NAU aims to be the nation's preeminent engine of opportunity,

vehicle of economic mobility, and driver of social impact by

delivering equitable postsecondary value in Arizona and

beyond.

Special Information

This position is posted as Development Director - College

of Health and Human Services and College of Nursing , which

is a working title. The NAU system title for this position is

Development Director, Intermediate .

This position is a hybrid position which allows the incumbent

to complete their work at both an NAU site, campus, or facility

and at a non-centralized site with or without

accommodation.

Job Description

Northern Arizona University seeks an experienced, dynamic

Development Director to pursue philanthropic support from

individuals, foundations and corporations for the College of Health

and Human Services (CHHS) and the College of Nursing (CON). CHHS is

a comprehensive college with many health professional programs

including Athletic Training, Communication Sciences and Disorders,

Dental Hygiene, Allied Health, Fitness Wellness, Nutrition,

Occupational Therapy, Physical Education, Physician Assistant,

Physical Therapy, and Public Health. The College of Nursing offers

high-quality undergraduate and graduate nursing programs that

address the professional healthcare needs and trends throughout the

State of Arizona. Both colleges are committed to cultivating growth

and program expansion is anticipated moving forward to meet growing

health care needs in Arizona and to support NAU's strategic

priorities found in NAU 2025 -

Elevating Excellence.

The Development Director is responsible for overall leadership and

management of each college's development efforts. This position

plans and directs comprehensive strategies for the identification,

cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of gift prospects for

CHHS and CON. Major gift development (defined at NAU as $50,000 or

more) is the primary focus of the position. Additional

responsibilities include working with staff in Alumni Engagement,

Planned Giving, Donor Relations, Annual Giving, and Corporate and

Foundation Relations to meet NAU engagement and fundraising goals

and metrics. The Development Director will also participate in

strategic planning and interact with volunteer and advisory boards.

The CHHS and CON Development Director will collaborate and partner

with colleagues and peers across campus while building strong donor

relationships. Significant personal interaction with alumni,

friends, prospects, and donors is required.

This position reports to the associate vice president of college

fundraising with a dotted reporting line to the CHHS and CON

deans.

Fundraising - 65%

Prioritize, engage, and manage a major gifts portfolio of 50-70

prospects capable of philanthropically supporting CHHS and CON

priorities.

Annually visit 150 prospects, solicit at least 20, and close a

minimum of 8 major gifts of $50,000 or more in support of CHHS and

CON and comprehensive campaign priorities.

Responsible to raise $1.5M toward Advancement Foundation

fundraising targets.

Responsible for the overall leadership and management of CHHS

and CON development program efforts including coordination of the

cultivation-solicitation-stewardship cycle.

Work with CHHS and CON leadership to support top priorities,

and coach internal partners on fundraising strategies, and ensure

all parties understand plans and timetables.

Facilitate interaction with prospects for the CHHS and CON

deans, faculty, staff, and other natural partners.

Participate fully in the university's comprehensive fundraising

program including its prospect management system.

Serve as a strategic partner to Advancement Foundation

colleagues by providing timely updates and recommendations on CHHS

and CON programs and initiatives.

Produce strategy and meeting reports to capture a detailed

history of donor engagement effectiveness.

Planning and Goal Setting - 20%

Develop an understanding of the mission and goals of NAU,

including knowledge of CHHS and CON and their various units and

major entities within the University.

Work with CHHS, CON, and NAU leadership, along with CHHS and

CON faculty and staff, to identify prospective donors, establish

strategic fundraising plans, and execute cultivation / solicitation

strategies.

Help set and meet goals for visits, contacts, and fundraising

targets; then be directly accountable for the goals.

Communicating and Marketing - 5%

Collaborate with Advancement Foundation leadership and CHHS

and CON deans to set and communicate fundraising priorities and

vision for meeting NAU's strategic goals with internal and external

stakeholders.

Work with volunteers, advisory board members, and Foundation

Board members to promote CHHS AND CON and NAU.

Stewardship - 5%

Collaborate with CHHS, CON leadership, and Director of Donor

Relations on a comprehensive stewardship program to acknowledge and

thank donors.

Other - 5%

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field; and
• Minimum of three to five years' experience as a front-line

fundraiser in a comprehensive development program or equivalent

experience in a related field, such as sales.

Any combination of relevant education and experience may be

substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year

basis.

Preferred Qualifications

Established record of closing major gifts or revenue metrics

that support organizational priorities

• Master's degree in relevant field
• Experience in higher education or non-profit setting
• Experience in major gift fundraising principles and practices

at a major university

• Capital / comprehensive campaign experience
• Experience / knowledge of Health Sciences education programs
• Experience / knowledge with clinical educational needs within

diverse health care settings

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge

• Working knowledge of a donor database.
• Understanding of and appreciation for Northern Arizona

University, its cultural and geographic specificity, and its

commitment to student success.

• Direct experience with fundraising, volunteer management.
• Proven ability to solicit and close philanthropic gifts at the

five and-six-figure level, or equivalent experience in a related

field such as sales.

Skills

Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to

initiate, collaborate, implement, monitor, evaluate, advance, and

report on strategic plans that support the activities of, and

contribute to, NAU Advancement Foundation's overall strategic

goals and targets.

Superior interpersonal skills with proven ability to

successfully interact and collaborate with varied constituencies in

a professional manner, exhibiting excellent communication skills,

and demonstrating tact, poise and diplomacy while working with a

wide variety of personalities.

Abilities

Proven ability to engage, motivate, and work with prospects,

volunteers, university officials, faculty and staff or similar

constituencies.

Proven ability to work independently; a self-starter with

energy, humility, and enthusiasm.

Demonstrated team player with the ability to gain trust and

confidence of colleagues and constituents.

Experience and credibility when presenting materials to both

internal and external constituents including individuals from a

variety of diverse backgrounds.

Demonstrated commitment to excellence, honesty, transparency,

and high levels of collaboration.

Must be a detail-oriented, self-starter with a demonstrated

ability to work independently and manage multiple projects and

priorities to meet aggressive timelines and challenging deadlines

with minimal staff support.

Background Information

This position has been identified as a safety / security sensitive

position. Therefore, per AZ Revised Statute, Northern Arizona

University requires satisfactory results for the following : a

criminal background investigation, employment history

investigation, degree verification (in some cases) and

fingerprinting. If you are applying for a job that requires a CDL,

you will be required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier

Safety Administration Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse and adhere

to the clearinghouse requirements. Additionally, as an employer in

the state of Arizona, NAU is required to participate in the federal

E-Verify program that assists employers with verifying new

employees' right to work in the United States. Finally, each year

Northern Arizona University releases an Annual Security Report. The report is a result

of a federal law known as the Clery Act. The report includes Clery

reportable crime statistics for the three most recent completed

calendar years and discloses procedures, practices and programs NAU

uses to keep students and employees safe including how to report

crimes or other emergencies occurring on campus. In addition, the

Fire Safety Report is combined with the Annual

Security Report for the NAU Flagstaff Mountain Campus as this

campus has on-campus student housing. This report discloses fire

safety policies and procedures related to on-campus student housing

and statistics for fires that occurred in those facilities. If you

would like a free paper copy of the report, please contact the

NAUPD Records Department at (928) 523-8884 or by visiting the

department at 525 E. Pine Knoll Drive in Flagstaff.

Salary

Anticipated salary begins at $83,312. Annual salary commensurate

with candidate's qualifications and related experience.

FLSA Status

This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair

Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and therefore will not earn overtime or

compensatory time for additional time worked.

Benefits

This is a Service Professional (SPF) position. NAU offers an

excellent benefit package including generous health, dental and

vision insurance; participation in the Arizona State Retirement

System or the Optional Retirement Program; 22 days of vacation and

10 holidays per year; and tuition reduction for employees and

qualified dependents. More information on benefits at NAU is

available on the Human Resources

benefits website. NAU is a tobacco and smoke-free campus.

Service Professionals are hired on a contract basis, renewable each

6 months according to terms of the

Conditions of Professional Service. Employees offered a

position will be eligible for state health plans (including NAU's

BCBS Plan). New employees are eligible

for benefits on the first day of the pay period following their

enrollment, after their employment date. Employees will have 31

days from their start date to enroll in benefits. If a new employee

chooses the ASRS retirement option, participation in the Arizona

State Retirement System, and the long-term disability coverage that

accompanies it, will begin on the first of the pay period following

6 months after the new employee's start date. New employees who

choose to participate in the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP), which

is an alternative to the ASRS plan for faculty and other appointed

staff, will begin to participate on the first day of the pay period

following election. Additionally, the long-term disability plan

that accompanies the ORP will begin on the first day of the pay

period following election.

Learning and Development

Your career at Northern Arizona University includes the opportunity

for professional development. New employee on-boarding training includes courses to

be completed within the first 30 days.

Immigration Suppt / Sponsorship

NAU will not provide any U.S. immigration support or sponsorship

for this position.

Application Deadline

September 23, 2024 at 11 : 59 p.m.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply" button on

this page. You must submit your application by clicking on the

Submit" button by midnight of the application deadline. If you

need assistance completing your application there are instructions

available on the Human Resources website or in person in the

Human Resources Department located in Building 91 on the NAU Campus

on the corner of Beaver and DuPont Streets.

If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable

accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contact

the Disability Resources Office at 928-523-8773, [email protected], or PO Box 5633, Flagstaff AZ

86011.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Northern Arizona University is a committed Equal

Opportunity / Affirmative Action Institution. Women, minorities,

veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

NAU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.

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