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Development Director, Fundraising

PageUp Desc Code: ADV - Development Director, Fundraising

Function: ADV - Advancement

Sub-function: Fundraising

Discipline: Fundraising

Career Track: Development

Career Track Level: Management / Leadership - Level 3


Advancement: Develops and administers processes to support alumni relations, annual and major giving, and stewardship. Participates in the management and execution of activities to advance donor fundraising potential.

Fundraising: Fundraising solicits donations and funds from individuals and businesses to support the university.

Development: Roles that are focused on fundraising for the organization.

Management / Leadership: Manager: The positions work is achieved through the direction of others. Managers have direct accountability for setting goals and using resources. They are responsible for administrative oversight of individuals, including conducting recommendations for hiring and termination, writing evaluations, disciplinary actions, day-to-day oversight as well as long-term goal setting and accountability for the performance and productivity of the employees. Managerial positions are reflected in the M1-M3 career track levels in the management/leadership track.

Level 3: Senior: These positions require experience and education, act independently, and may provide some team leadership.