Director of Development for Nursing, Health Professions, & Sciences

Director of Development for Nursing, Health Professions, & Sciences

Colleges of Nursing, Health Professions and Graduate Health Sciences

University of Tennessee Health Science Center

University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc.

The University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc (UTFI) invites applications and nominations to fill the position of Director of Development for Nursing, Health Professions, & Sciences for the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Colleges of Nursing, Health Professions, and Graduate Health Sciences located in Memphis, TN. Reporting to the Associate Vice Chancellor, the Director of Development is responsible for securing philanthropic support for the current and future needs of the UTHSC Colleges of Nursing, Health Professions, and Graduate Health Sciences.

The purpose of this position is to develop and maintain internal and external relationships that foster the achievement of fundraising goals. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Fundraising Strategy: Collaborate with Deans and College Leadership to create and execute strategies for fundraising priorities, including determining roles and approaches for prospect solicitation and planning engagement opportunities during travel.

Donor Cultivation: Actively engage and cultivate relationships with existing donors and new prospects through 1:1 and group meetings, ensuring continuous communication, gift agreement development, and strategizing for subsequent gifts to meet strategic goals.

Alumni and Constituent Engagement: Work with alumni board leadership and development committees to develop and implement strategies for alumni engagement and fundraising, including preparing for board meetings, special events, and coordinating with the director of annual giving for campaign priorities.

Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience

The candidate who fills the Director of Development for Nursing, Health Professions & Sciences position is required to have:

• Bachelor Degree
• 5+ years of experience in higher education (or a comparably complex organization), in fundraising, sales, or related field
• Ability to show independence in motivation, initiative, and creativity with ability to focus and prioritize
• Goal oriented with an understanding of budget needs

A valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record is required due to travel responsibilities of the position. UTFI reserves the right to consider all appropriate circumstances. In general, any significant driving offense less than 12 months old will eliminate the application from consideration for the position.

Preferred Education and Experience

In addition to meeting the required qualifications, the preferred candidate will have:

• Experience working with organization leadership
• Strong relationship building skills, including strong deductive reasoning skills

Application Process: Priority will be given to applications received on or before August 9, 2024 via our Taleo application system. Applications must include a completed candidate profile, cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references. References will not be contacted without explicit permission of the candidate.

When determining minimum qualifications, only information entered into the candidate profile can be considered. Please ensure your candidate profile is completed in its entirety as it relates to qualifying education/work experience.

Questions about the search may be directed to hr@utfi.org.

Target Start Date: September/October 2024

Benefits: Recognized as a Top Employer by Knoxville Top Workplaces in 2022 and 2023, the Foundation's greatest asset is our team. Foundation employees are eligible for a comprehensive suite of benefits that includes:

• Generous paid leave, accruing up to 24 days of vacation and 12 days of sick leave annually, plus 14 paid holidays and administrative closing days
• Flexible work arrangements, offering a hybrid schedule to most team members
• Education benefits for employees and their dependents at UT System campuses
• Retirement and deferred compensation plans, including 401(k), 403(b), etc.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Employee discounts to attractions, services, and goods

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The Foundation: The University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc. is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization that serves as the preferred channel for private contributions benefiting students and faculty within the UT System. With a vision of being one of the top-performing advancement organizations in higher education, UTFI is committed to enhancing the educational landscape across the University of Tennessee campuses.

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) trains the next generation of health care providers for Tennessee, cares for the people from one end of the state to the other and researches the cures for the diseases that most affect all who call Tennessee home. Founded in 1911, the main UTHSC campus is located in Memphis and includes six colleges: Dentistry, Graduate Health Sciences, Health Professions, Medicine, Nursing and Pharmacy. UTHSC also educates and trains cohorts of medicine, pharmacy and/or health professions students - in addition to medical residents and fellows - at its major sites in Knoxville, Chattanooga and Nashville.

The UT System: The University of Tennessee System is comprised of campuses at Knoxville, Chattanooga, Pulaski, Martin and the Health Science Center at Memphis; the Institute of Agriculture; and the Institute for Public Service.

The University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc. is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, and parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.