Director of Development

The Director of Development is the lead fundraising officer for the Morrison Center for the Performing Arts. The position’s primary responsibilities include working closely with the Executive Director of the Morrison Center, program directors, volunteer/advisory boards, and committees to develop fundraising priorities and strategies. This position also partners with central Advancement, Advancement colleagues throughout campus to advance philanthropic giving to key priorities through ongoing annual fundraising, alumni engagement, corporate and foundation relations, and major, principle, and planned giving.

The Director of Development oversees the Morrison Center’s comprehensive campaign activities as well as annual fund program, and ensures the alignment of the Center’s campaign with any current or future comprehensive campaign on the part of the university. This is a position that is heavily focused on networking and building relationships and committed to the tracking of measures and metrics to build a pipeline of donors to support the aspirations of the Executive Director, program directors, and volunteers/patrons of the Morrison Center and the university as a whole. This position is expected to travel independently and work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.

University Advancement is the primary fundraising arm of Boise State University. We work to build relationships and support for the university by developing and nurturing donor-centered relationships and stewarding gifts made in support of Boise State. University Advancement collaborates with the Boise State University Alumni Association, Boise State University Foundation, and the Bronco Athletic Association.
Boise State Advancement Vision and Values
Vision
Create the best culture of philanthropy and alumni engagement of any public university in the country.
Values
Collaboration – Engage all stakeholders to the benefit of the university.
Communication – We are clear, concise, and consistent in all forms of communication.
Integrity – We are direct, truthful, and follow through on our commitments.
Inclusion – We proactively reach out to and embrace all stakeholders.
Ownership – We share responsibilities and outcomes.
Continuous Improvement – We never settle and are always looking for ways to improve.
Performance – We plan, execute, measure, and report.

Recognized subject matter expert who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with in-depth understanding of the professional field with limited oversight from managers. Independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; requires deep job knowledge of area typically obtained through higher education combined with experience. Manages large projects or processes and problems faced are difficult and often complex; analyzes problems/issues of diverse scope and determines solutions. May manage programs that include formulating strategies and administering policies, processes, and resources; functions with a high degree of autonomy. Influences others regarding policies, practices and procedures.

60% of the time the Director of Development must:

• Prepare and implement strategies to attain the Morrison Center’s annual and campaign development plans.  Work with the Morrison Center’s executive director, staff, and designees to identify and define priority needs to be funded through external support.
• Plans and implements strategies for donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. Raises major gifts through pledges, outright gifts, or deferred gifts.
• Researches and cultivates donors to match the needs of the Morrison Center with interests of prospective donors.  Coordinates and cooperates with the Executive Director on prospect identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship activities.
• Assigns priority to development activities over more programmatic activities.
• Serves as the main liaison between University Advancement and Morrison Center leadership and staff.
• Manages relationships with a portfolio of prospective donors with responsibility for qualification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship.
• Monitors and records prospect contacts to ensure positive and purposeful prospect engagement.
• Implement, coordinate, and execute an effective and efficient donor relations event and activities strategy.
• Administration of member benefits and fulfillment, includes maintaining communication with groups.
• Increase fund giving through review of benefits and improved donor correspondence.

35% of the time the Director of Development must:

• Motivate key volunteers to support the priorities of the Morrison Center.
• Work with development team on special projects to support the Morrison Center.

5% of the time the Director of Development must:

• Perform other duties as assigned. 

• Demonstrated ability to raise major gifts, preferably in higher education and/or the arts (generally three or more years).
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to manage prospects from identification through stewardship.
• Must be willing to travel.
• Must be organized and demonstrate the ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information.
• Ability to manage prospects from identification through stewardship.
• Ability to articulate and meet goals/objectives.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to think through complicated processes and have exceptional problem-solving skills.

Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years’ experience or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience fundraising in higher education.
• Experience fundraising for the performing arts.

Salary range starts at $78,000 annually and is commensurate with experience. Boise State University is committed to offering a benefits package that provides health and financial protection plans as well as resources to promote health and well-being. Our program provides flexibility so you can choose the benefits that are right for you and your family. Learn more about our benefit options at https://www.boisestate.edu/hrs/benefits/ .

Please submit a cover letter indicating your interest and qualifications for the position. Attach a resume that includes employment history (including dates of employment).

Open until filled with review of applications beginning March 18, 2024.