Director of Development, School of Engineering - MN

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Job description

About UNM School of Engineering

Established in 1906, the UNM School of Engineering is the largest engineering school in the state and has maintained a strong tradition as one of the country's leading educators of engineers and computer scientists. The school offers accredited undergraduate degree programs and graduate programs leading to MS, ME, and PhD degrees in a research-intensive environment.

An exceptionally active research faculty work in critical and cutting-edge areas, including nanotechnology, biomedical engineering, sustainable infrastructure, water resources, renewable energy, and information technology. UNM Engineering faculty and staff are driven to combine excellence in academic programs with research that addresses global challenges, a commitment to help students succeed, and a thriving culture of innovation that contributes to local and national economic development.

In November 2021, the University of New Mexico School of Engineering officially launched its "Our Time" fundraising campaign to invest in student empowerment and faculty excellence. This initiative aims to increase scholarship funding for students, provide new fellowship opportunities for graduate students, and invest in an endowed chair and professorships. The Our Time campaign hopes to raise $50 million by 2025.

About Us

The UNM Foundation was established in 1979 as an incorporated nonprofit corporation. The Foundation began operations in the spring of 1980, conducting all its operations through a university department. At that time, University units hired development professionals and limited staff to provide direct fund raising and other support to programmatic initiatives for philanthropy.

Today, the UNM Foundation is an inter-dependent organization with expanded fiduciary duties to include fiscal, human resources and treasury functions. With 81 employees, the UNM Foundation is one of only 58 University foundations to reach a billion-dollar fundraising goal and who consistently reaches and surpasses its annual fundraising goal of $80 million.

What You Will Do

The Director of Development will serve as a fundraiser within a development and alumni relations team that includes a Senior Director of Development, a Development Specialist, and a Marketing Manager. The Director of Development will design, implement, evaluate, and refine aspects of the unit's private-sector fund raising activities with an emphasis on major gifts as defined by UNM Foundation standards. The primary focus of the position is to identify and cultivate prospects and solicit major gifts for the Electrical and Computer Engineering, Chemical and Biological Engineering and Nuclear Engineering departments in the School of Engineering as defined by UNM Foundation measures. The Director of Development also manages two special projects in the School of Engineering. Working closely with the Development Specialist and the Foundation's Director of Donor Acquisition, the Director of Development will lead the annual giving appeal. Additionally, in collaboration with the Director of the Engineering Student Success Center, the Director of Development will help launch the school's Corporate Affiliate Program, aimed at attracting new partnerships and deepening existing relationships with local and regional industry.

What we offer:

• The opportunity to work collaboratively with a group of highly motivated and metrics driven development professionals
• A broad set of competitive benefits including healthcare options, ongoing professional development and educational opportunities, a flexible time-off program, access to on-site wellness, exceptional retirement contributions, and much more.
• A salary range of $78,000 - $80,000 annually.
• A beautiful, active, and diverse community to work and thrive in. The UNM campus is in the heart of Albuquerque, New Mexico's largest city. In Albuquerque, diverse cultures, authentic art and dynamic traditions have helped shape our centuries-old story. No matter your interests, the city has countless opportunities for you to explore. Sample traditional New Mexican cuisine that takes minutes to make and hundreds of years to prepare, experience world-class museums, stroll along Central Avenue under the vintage neon glow of Route 66, or soar high above the city in the hot air ballooning capital of the world - a sight sure to change your perspective.

What you will bring

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution required
• Five (5) or more years related experience in development/fundraising/outside sales
• Experience in higher education or other non-profit organization
• Experience with sponsorships and fundraising events
• Proven ability to develop relationships and solicit sponsorships and private gifts

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BA/BS/Undergraduate