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Description
Overview
The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA)*, the private fundraising and alumni relations organization for UW-Madison, is recruiting a development professional to support the University of Wisconsin-Madison, School of Nursing. The Director of Development will serve as the lead development officer for the unit, working closely with the Dean on overall development strategy and best practices. A core function of the role includes leadership and engagement of the school’s Board of Visitors, which is an advisory board to the Dean. The Director of Development’s primary responsibility is qualifying, soliciting, and stewarding major gift and planned gift prospects for the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Nursing.
Please note: This position can be filled at the Director of Development or Senior Director of Development level, depending on skills/experience of the selected candidate.
About the School of Nursing:
Established in 1924, the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Nursing has a long and distinguished history as a national leader in nursing education and research and innovative practice models leveraging technology to support and improve human health. As a “top 20” school and the leading nursing research institution in Wisconsin, the School of Nursing plays a crucial role in the state’s health care system. The School of Nursing is led by Dean Linda Scott and its development efforts are led by an advancement team that oversees development, alumni relations, and communications efforts for the school. The development professional hired into this position will be a member of the School of Nursing advancement team and will be instrumental in the school’s fundraising efforts.
Who is WFAA?
The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association is a private, nonprofit corporation that encourages individuals and organizations to make gifts to the university and to connect with the UW. We believe that private support grows out of good relationships between campus leaders, faculty and program staff who need support, and the alumni and friends who want to invest in UW–Madison. We provide important engagement opportunities to link those interested in supporting the UW to areas about which they are passionate, building a strong community of Badgers.
Diversity and Inclusion
Just as the university community benefits from differing viewpoints, perspectives, and experiences, inclusion and diversity are imperative for the success of our mission. WFAA values people and the differences that they bring to the organization, and creates an environment in which all staff members and constituents feel respected and have opportunities to thrive.
Essential Functions
*Working with the Dean and the advancement team to advance the key philanthropic priorities of the school.
Leading the school’s current Badger Nurses Change Lives campaign, a celebration of 100 years of Nursing, and creating strategies which elevate the development program for the next era of Badger Nursing.
*Engaging the school’s board of visitors to increase support of the school’s mission through gifts of time, talent, treasure, ties and testimony.
*Identifying and qualifying new prospects (major gift, planned gift and leadership annual gift) in the areas of student support, educational innovation, faculty support, research and innovation.
*Cultivating and soliciting prospects for philanthropic support of the school’s priorities, and to develop and initiate strategies to enhance donor stewardship.
*Working with colleagues on major gift strategies and referrals.
*Assisting with strategic events and special projects.
*Developing and maintaining effective internal and external communications.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
*Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional work experience.
*3 + years experience in fundraising/development or related experience.
*Ability to meet travel requirements (@25%).
Other Qualifications
*Excellent oral, written, interpersonal, analytical, and organizational skills required.
*Appreciation of the vital role played by School of Nursing and an interest in promoting its programs as well as an ability to work effectively with university officials and prominent alumni and donors.
*Ability to articulate the case for private support with sufficient effectiveness so that individuals understand the vision and strategy of the school and choose to invest in the vision.
*Self-directed, entrepreneurial, ability to work independently, and as a member of an effective development team.
*Experience and demonstrated success in fundraising or related activities.
WFAA is committed to providing our employees with an environment that is inspiring, creative and respectful. We offer competitive pay and an excellent benefits program, which includes a 10% 401k contribution after 1 year of service!
The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer *The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association is the “doing business as” name of the merged organization comprising the University of Wisconsin Foundation (advanceuw.org) and the Wisconsin Alumni Association (uwalumni.com). Its legal corporate name is registered as the University of Wisconsin Foundation.