The University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc (UTFI) invites applications and nominations to fill the position of Senior Director of Advancement for the College of Architecture and Design. Reporting to the Associate Vice Chancellor, the Senior Director of Advancement is responsible for serving as the chief advancement officer for the College, with complete oversight of the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of the Colleges annual, major and principal gift prospects and donors. The Senior Director of Advancement will partner with the Dean and Associate Vice Chancellor for Advancement to advance the Colleges mission by conceptualizing and implementing fundraising strategies to increase financial support from alumni, friends, corporate partners, and private foundations while establishing a sustainable fundraising model for the unit.

The purpose of this position is meeting and exceeding individual and unit fundraising goals as well as managing and mentoring a team of advancement professionals to ensure their individual and collective success in building a comprehensive advancement program. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Major Gift Fundraising: Responsible for identifying, cultivating, and soliciting annual and major gift prospects for the College of Architecture and Design. Partnership with Colleges Dean, faculty, and staff to execute meaningful engagement opportunities for current and prospective donors. Execute a fundraising plan to secure current and future philanthropic investments. Lastly, implement a sophisticated stewardship program to properly acknowledge current and future donors for their investment in the College of Architecture and Design.

Leadership and Management: Responsible for leading the College of Architecture and Designs advancement office to ensure each team member meets or exceeds their annual metrics and the Colleges advancement expectations. This includes meeting regularly to evaluate the teams progress toward assigned goals, provide timely coaching, and advocate on the teams behalf. The Senior Director will serve on the Associate Vice Chancellors unit leadership council.

Other Duties and Responsibilities: Strategize with the Dean of the College of Architecture and Design to create, develop, and manage an advisory board that supports the Colleges mission. This includes collaborating with the Dean to select board members, develop meeting agendas, and engage board members throughout the year. Partner with the Colleges staff to build a strategy for development events and participate in staffing those events. Administrative responsibilities include but are not limited to partnering with the Dean and the colleges Director of Finance and Administration to determine an annual budget for advancement travel, operations, and entertainment, as well as advise the dean on matters related to external relations, and performing other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

The candidate who fills the Senior Director of Advancement position is required to have:

• Bachelors Degree
• 7+ years of experience in a position related to development, fundraising, sales, marketing, or other relatable non- profit experience
• 2+ years of management experience to include volunteers and/or students

A valid drivers 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 5 years of experience.

Preferred Education and Experience

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

• Masters Degree

• Awareness of the fundamental elements of architecture and design

• Ability to eloquently articulate the case for philanthropic support or possess transferable experiences

• Experience staffing a dean or executive leader

• Experience managing a volunteer board, working on events and/or stewardship

Application Process:Applications must include a completed candidate profile, cover letter, resume, and 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.

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

Benefits: Recognized as a Top Employer by Knoxville Top Workplaces in 2022 and 2023, the Foundations 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.

Knoxville The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has been advancing knowledge and enriching lives since its founding in 1794. Tennessees flagship public research university, UT Knoxville is a diverse community whose shared commitment to discovery, creativity, and education combines with a tradition of service and engagement to carry the Volunteer spirit throughout the state and around the world. UTs campushome to more than 36,000 students and 9,000 faculty and staff membersis part of the vibrant city of Knoxville, located on the Tennessee River with the Great Smoky Mountains nearby.

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.