Percent of Time/Week:100% Service Schedule:Calendar Year

Position Description:

Plans, directs and implements annually identified activities relevant to fundraising priorities and needs for the College of Education and the University of Northern Iowa Foundation; coordinates external relations, donor programs and events that support the fundraising work plan; develops and implements current and new fundraising, recognition and stewardship programs as appropriate; makes individual contacts with alumni, friends and businesses to solicit funding support for the UNI Foundation; networks with department heads, faculty, and staff to facilitate resource development initiatives; and represents the UNI Foundation in a wide range of professional settings and to a wide range of constituents.

Education Requirements:

Bachelor's degree required.

Required Qualifications:

A combination of at least three years of successfully demonstrated fundraising/non-profit development experience working directly with donors, or functioning as a key member of a fundraising/sales team, or similar significant direct client contact experience in sales and marketing required. Frequent overnight travel will be necessary.

Desirable Qualifications:

Excellent oral and written communication skills; demonstrated commitment to educational excellence; creativity, self motivation and the ability to build rapport quickly and effectively with alumni, friends, and businesses; and working knowledge of higher education preferred.

Online Application Required Documents



Application Type:

This job requires basic applicant information, plus a resume. Your resume should not be sent to the contact below. The resume will be attached during the Online Application Process.

Professional References:

Applicants must enter reference information online as part of the application process. Number of References: 3 Cover Letter:A plain text cover letter is required.
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Contact Information:


Attention: Your resume should not be sent to the contact below. The resume will be attached during the Online Application Process.

Contact:Kathryn Luze - Cassie.Luze@uni.edu
Commons 205
Phone: 319-273-6360
Department URL: https://uni-foundation.org/

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