Director of Advancement
- Employer
- New Mexico Highlands University
- Location
- New Mexico, United States
- Salary
- $80,000.00 - $100,000.00
- Closing date
- Aug 9, 2022
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- Position Type
- Fundraising, Donor Relations, Fundraising Administration, Major Gifts, Planned Giving, Programs, Community Outreach, Program Administration and Management
- Fields
- Education
- Employment Type
- Full Time
New Mexico Highlands
University, invites applications for the position of
Director of Advancement. The Director of
Advancement provides oversight to the New Mexico Highlands
University (NMHU) Foundation operations as well as leading the
Major and Planned Giving efforts of the Foundation. Under the
direction of the Vice President for Student and Donor Engagement,
the Director of Advancement will supervise the Foundation Financial
Officer, and all externally contracted vendors and consultant
relationships, as well as carry a portfolio of high level major and
planned giving donors. The Director of Advancement will be
responsible for meeting revenue goals for major planned giving, a
significant portion of Foundation total revenue.
We seek an experienced advancement professional with progressively
responsible managerial and leadership positions in advancement with
minimum two years of work experience in a Foundation or non-profit
fundraising setting, as well as a proven track record in principal
and major gift fundraising. Proficiency in working with Raiser’s
Edge donor database a plus. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited
university is required, and an advanced degree is preferred.
To view the detailed job description for this position,
please click the following link: Director of
Advancement.
Nominations and applications will be accepted until the position is
filled. Inquiries, nominations, and applications may be
directed in confidence to: Gonser Gerber Search, c/o Gonser
Gerber LLP, 1776 Legacy Circle, Suite 100, Naperville, IL 60563;
search@gonsergerber.com.
To apply, please submit a cover letter, résumé, and three
professional references. References will not be contacted
until later in the search process. Diverse and traditionally
underrepresented candidates are encouraged to apply.
New Mexico Highlands University is an affirmative action, equal
opportunity employer, making decisions without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected
class. We are committed to the University values of diversity,
accessibility, excellence, and responsiveness.
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