Major Gift Officer - Institutional Advancement & UW Foundation
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JOB TITLE:
Senior Director of Development, Director of Development, or Associate Director of Development with the UW Foundation
JOB PURPOSE:
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 participate 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:
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 recruit@uwyo.edu, and a recruiter will manually add them to your application packet. To help us process your application more efficiently, please include the 6-digit job ID number (located at the bottom of the job posting) in your email.
This position will remain open until filled. Complete applications received by 12/18/2025 will receive full consideration.
WORK LOCATION:
Remote/Flexible Work: This position is eligible for remote work and/or a flexible work schedule.
WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS:
The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the United States. Sponsorship for H-1B work authorization or work visa is not available for this position.
HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu.
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