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:

The Senior Director of Development: shall serve as a senior development professional for the UW Foundation with a primary focus on securing planned gifts major gifts ($25000) and principal gifts ($) in support of the University of Wyoming.

The Director of Development: shall serve as a senior development professional for the UW Foundation with a primary focus on securing planned and major gifts ($25000) in support of the University of Wyoming.

The Associate Director of Development: shall serve as a development professional for the UW Foundation with a primary focus on securing planned and major gifts ($25000) in support of the University of Wyoming.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Qualify cultivate solicit and steward planned gifts major gift ($25000) and principal gift ($1000000) 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 UWs 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:

Senior Director of Development:

Education: Bachelors degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience: 5-7 years of work-related experience

Required licensure certification registrations or other requirements: Valid drivers license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) compliant with the Driving for University Business SAP.

Senior Director of Development: $98200 -$117900

Director of Development:

Education: Bachelors degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience: 2-3 years of work-related experience

Required licensure certification registrations or other requirements: Valid drivers license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) compliant with the Driving for University Business SAP.

Director of Development Salary: $73800 -$88600

Associate Director of Development:

Education: Bachelors degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience: 1-2 years of work-related experience

Required licensure certification registrations or other requirements: Valid drivers license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) compliant with the Driving for University Business SAP.

Associate Director of Development: $61000 -$73200

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).
• Masters 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 youre experiencing any issues in doing so please send any additional application materials to 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 compliancewith 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 or email .

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