POSITION SUMMARY:
The Executive Director of Advancement – Weitzenhoffer Family College of Fine Arts and the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art (FJJMA) at the University of Oklahoma – reports to the Assistant Vice President of Advancement for the Norman campus. Serving on the leadership team for the Norman campus, this professional will lead a Development Director or Development Officer. The Executive Director will create and implement a comprehensive strategy to meet a fundraising goal between $3 and $5 million. Traveling regularly, this professional will also maintain a portfolio and meet with prospective donors throughout the United States.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead a Development Director or Development Officer to support college and museum fundraising priorities.
- Manage an active portfolio of principal and major gift prospects in all aspects of the development cycle. Work with confidential donor information, document donor interactions and solicitations in the prospect management system.
- Work closely with the dean of the college and director of the FJJMA in creating strategic solicitations and engagement opportunities to meet fundraising goals.
- Enable a culture of philanthropy by ensuring the dean, museum director, and college leaders can articulate their vision, assist in cultivation of prospects and steward donors.
- Develop and implement a travel strategy working within budgeted funds.
- Solicit and secure private gifts from individuals as well as corporations and foundations in partnership with the Corporate and Foundation Relations team.
- Collaborate regularly with Annual Giving and Alumni Engagement and Advancement Initiatives teams to develop broad-based annual giving and stewardship strategies.
- Regularly communicate with volunteers of college-level support groups, including the board of visitors and guilds, as well as college staff to ensure donors are appropriately recognized.
- Work with legal documents including donor agreements and planned giving vehicles.
- Monitor, analyze, and provide data related to college-specific activity and use of donor funds.
- Collaborate with OU Special Events in support of the college’s annual gala and FJJMA VIP receptions.
Perform related responsibilities as required or assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrated ability to solicit gifts.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills including the ability to make effective presentations to large and small groups.
- Excellent organizational and prioritization skills. Ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines.
- Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies.
- Must be able to establish positive relationships with university alumni, donors and friends, administrators, faculty, students and staff.
- Ability to manage professional and support staff, lead project teams and communicate directions and expectations effectively.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn customized online software applications, basic data analysis.
- Ability to effectively evaluate projects/programs and produce comprehensive reports.
- Ability to travel to in-person meetings in various U.S. cities.
- Ability to travel independently, by car, to multiple locations for work that may be significant distances from one another.
- Occasional weekend or evening work is required.
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline.
- 10-15 years of experience in fundraising or advancement.
- Fundraising experience in performing and visual arts preferred.
Certifications:
- CFRE (Certified Fundraising Executive) certification is preferred.
SALARY RANGE:
- Commensurate with experience.
This is an on-site role based in Norman, Oklahoma.
To apply, upload your cover letter and resume HERE
