Assistant Director of Development, College of Nursing (7670)

University of Tennessee Health Science Center • Full-time • Memphis, TN, US • 1d ago

Job Description

The University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc (UTFI) invites applications and nominations to fill the position of Assistant Director of Development for the College of Nursing at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center Reporting to the Senior Director of Development, the Assistant Director of Development is responsible for growing annual giving leadership and mid-level giving, strengthening the donor pipeline and supporting institutional wide fundraising priorities.

Responsibilities

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Portfolio Management: Manage a portfolio of leadership annual giving donors and prospects and mid-level donors and prospects (typically $500-$25,000+), cultivating and soliciting gifts that advance academic priorities.

Engagement and Collaboration: Develop and execute personalized donor engagement strategies, including phone, email, virtual, and mail. Collaborate with Annual Giving, Advancement colleagues, and campus partners on shared appeals and donor stewardship initiatives such as Giving Day and Family Campaign.

Data and Pipeline: Record all donor interactions in the CRM and use data to drive outreach, measure progress, and inform strategy. In collaboration with Prospect Management and HSC Development, conduct research and donor analysis across all colleges, with an heavy emphasis on College of Nursing, providing development officers with qualified pipelines aligned to departmental needs.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

The candidate who fills the Assistant Director of Development position is required to have:

Bachelor's degree

3+ years of experience in fundraising, donor relations, sales, marketing, or related fields with measurable results. 1+ year of experience with a Master's.

Strong communication skills, analytical ability, and capacity to manage a high volume donor portfolio.

Experience with CRM systems and donor data; proficiency in Microsoft 365 tools.

Ability to travel and participate in occasional evening/weekend activities.

A valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record is required due to travel responsibilities of the position. UTFI reserves the right to consider all appropriate circumstances. In general, any significant driving offense less than 12 months old will eliminate the application from consideration for the position.

Note - Candidates holding a graduate degree must have at least 1 years of experience.

Preferred Education and Experience

In addition to meeting the required qualifications, the preferred candidate will have:

Strategic, data savvy relationship builder who thrives in a collaborative environment and is energized by identifying donors and helping them deepen their connection to the college.

Enjoyment of managing a robust portfolio, aligning outreach with academic priorities, and strengthening the pipeline for future major gift opportunities.

Application Process: Priority will be given to applications received on or before May 15th via our DASH application system. Applications must include a completed candidate profile, cover letter, and resume. Candidates selected to move forward in the evaluation process will be asked to provide contact information for three professional references. References will not be contacted without explicit permission of the candidate.

When determining minimum qualifications, only information entered into the candidate profile can be considered. Please ensure your candidate profile is completed in its entirety as it relates to qualifying education/work experience.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment visa status.

Questions about the search may be directed to hr@utfi.org.

Target Start Date: July 2026

Benefits: The Foundation's greatest asset is our team. Foundation employees are eligible for a comprehensive suite of benefits that includes:

Generous paid leave, accruing up to 24 days of vacation and 12 days of sick leave annually, plus 14 paid holidays and administrative closing days

Flexible work arrangements, offering a hybrid schedule to most team members

Education benefits for employees and their dependents at UT System campuses

Retirement and deferred compensation plans, including 401(k), 403(b), etc.

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans

Employee discounts to attractions, services, and goods

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The Foundation: The University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc. is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization that serves as the preferred channel for private contributions benefiting students and faculty within the UT System. With a vision of being one of the top-performing advancement organizations in higher education, UTFI is committed to enhancing the educational landscape across the University of Tennessee campuses.

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) trains the next generation of health care providers for Tennessee, cares for the people from one end of the state to the other and researches the cures for the diseases that most affect all who call Tennessee home. Founded in 1911, the main UTHSC campus is located in Memphis and includes six colleges: Dentistry, Graduate Health Sciences, Health Professions, Medicine, Nursing and Pharmacy. UTHSC also educates and trains cohorts of medicine, pharmacy and/or health professions students - in addition to medical residents and fellows - at its major sites in Knoxville, Chattanooga and Nashville.

The UT System: The University of Tennessee System is comprised of campuses at Knoxville, Chattanooga, Pulaski, Martin and the Health Science Center at Memphis; the Institute of Agriculture; and the Institute for Public Service.

The University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc. is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, and parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.

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