Director of Development and Associate Director of Development, School of Public Health [R0153858]

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Job Description
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Director of Development, School of Public Health, and Associate Director of Development, School of Public Health [R0153858]
ROLE of the POSITION
Director of Development, UNLV School of Public Health
The Director of Development is a fundraising professional that serves as the lead fundraiser for the UNLV School of Public Health, responsible for meeting individual and unit fundraising goals.
In consultation with the Dean of the UNLV School of Public Health, the Director will advance the mission of the School by conceptualizing and implementing strategies to increase financial support from alumni and donors. This role emphasizes the qualification and cultivation of prospective and existing donors that may lead to successful solicitations of major gifts in support of School priorities.
The Director of Development will be responsible for managing a donor portfolio of 50-70 prospects with a philanthropic capacity to give $25,000 or more to UNLV. It is expected that the Director will meet the annual fundraising goal of $500,000 - $1,000,000. The Director will initiate and conduct 10-15 visits per month for the purpose of determining philanthropic interests, capacity, and readiness. Of these visits, 30% will be qualification-based meetings.
The Director will develop tailored cultivation and solicitation strategies and present written and oral proposals to donors. This position will solicit gifts directly, working independently or with the Dean or UNLV Foundation Leadership to implement successful solicitation strategies. This position will lead the School’s strategic planning for short-term and long-term fundraising goals and work with external and internal constituents to promote understanding of fundraising priorities.
The Director will be required to work evenings and/or weekends as necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the position. Regular travel will be required.
Associate Director of Development, UNLV School of Public Health
The Associate Director of Development for the UNLV School of Public Health is a fundraising professional reporting directly to the Director of Development for the School of Public Health. The Associate Director will be responsible for meeting individual and unit fundraising goals.
In coordination with the Director, the Associate Director will advance the mission of the School of Public Health by conceptualizing and implementing strategies to increase financial support from alumni and donors. This role emphasizes the qualification and cultivation of prospective and existing donors that may lead to successful solicitations of major gifts in support of unit priorities.
The Associate Director of Development will eventually be responsible for managing a donor portfolio of 50-70 prospects with a philanthropic capacity to give $10,000 or more to UNLV. The Associate Director will initiate and conduct 10-15 visits per month for the purpose of determining philanthropic interests, capacity, and readiness. Of these visits, 30% will be qualification-based.
The Associate Director will develop tailored cultivation and solicitation strategies and present written and oral proposals to donors. This position will solicit gifts directly, working independently or with the