The Director of Advancement, Marilyn Davies College of Business, develops, implements, and manages a strategic fundraising plan for the College. This position serves as a vital liaison between the College and the business community, foundations, and alumni, fostering robust partnerships and securing essential funding. Through these efforts, the Director of Advancement ensures alignment with the College's mission and enhances its reputation and impact.

• Directs development activities by identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gift prospects to support the College's strategic priorities and fundraising goals
• Collaborates with the University Advancement central office to ensure coordinated efforts and maximize fundraising success
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with alumni, donors, business leaders, and foundation representatives to foster ongoing support and engagement
• Serves as the liaison to external community and is the primary point of contact between the College and the local, regional, and national business communities
• Identifies and pursues funding opportunities from foundations, preparing grant proposals and managing relationships with foundation representatives
• Collaborates with the College Dean and leadership to develop and implement fundraising strategies that align with the College's mission and goals
• Administers other advancement activities, such as alumni relations, communications, special events, etc. for the College

• Participates in University-wide development activities as needed
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Direct Reports:

• None

Delegation of Work:

• N/A

Supervision Given:

• N/A

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of the trends, issues, and practices related to fundraising and advancement

Skills:

• Strong writing, editing, and verbal communication skills are essential

Abilities:

• Ability to represent the university in various capacities, including its major initiatives and units
• Ability to work independently, maintain confidentiality, prioritize assignments, and manage time effectively while fostering relationships with colleagues, donors, volunteers, and university officials

Primary Work Location:

• Works in an office environment

Physical Demands:

• Work is performed in a typical, comfortable interior work environment which does not subject the employee to any unpleasant elements
• The individual has discretion in relation to walking, standing etc., and has minimal exposure to physical risks

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

The University of Houston System and its universities are an Equal Opportunity Institution.