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Overview
National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) is seeking a Development Director for NRAO. This position focuses on planning, managing, and coordinating all fundraising activities including major gifts, annual fund, planned giving, special events, and capital campaigns. The Director works closely with the NRAO Director and the Assistant Director for Education and Public Outreach in all development and fundraising endeavors. A major project underway is a capital campaign to reinvent the visitor’s center as a modern interpretive center. This position is funded by AUI Corporate support. The position will be based in New Mexico, Santa Fe, Albuquerque or Socorro. What You Will be Doing
Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Work closely with the AUI President and the NRAO Director to establish annual fund-raising goals. Develop, plan, manage, and coordinate all fundraising program activities, including but not limited to: major gifts program, annual fund, planned giving, special events, membership programs, and capital campaigns, to meet annual goals. Identify and evaluate giving potential of prospects; develop cultivation and solicitation strategies. Actively solicit, cultivate, qualify a portfolio of giving prospects (individual and corporate donors) and strategically manage relationships through face-to-face visits and bringing gift solicitations to closure. Provide advice on specific devices for giving, both current and deferred, to maximize gift and tax benefits. Work proactively to ensure successful prospect and pipeline management. Responsible for effective prospect tracking, record keeping, reporting and administration aligned with established metrics and periodic reporting requirements. Build relationships with community stakeholders to advance the mission and fundraising goals of the organization. Schedule and arrange on-site and off-site meetings and cultivation/recognition events such as research presentations, center dedications, cultivation and stewardship visits with organization leaders and major gift donors and prospects; develop agendas and coordinate the participation of leaders and volunteers. Craft development communication to promote the organization to its donors and maximize public awareness of the fundraising activities of the organization. Prepare and direct preparation of leadership, principal and major gift proposals, solicitation letters, and other cultivation materials and stewardship information for major gift prospects and donors. Identify, enlist, motivate, guide, and support volunteers for participation in major solicitations. Prepare and deliver presentations as they relate to fundraising. Provide education and training to staff and volunteers about the dynamics of fundraising and foster an understanding of philanthropy within the organization. Coordinate the design, printing and distribution of marketing and communication materials for development efforts that are synergistic with other organizational communications (press releases, social media and website). Work with consultants as needed in prospect research. Work Environment
The Development Director will work with a high degree of independence. The role typically involves sitting at a desk, using standard office equipment. Travel to AUI headquarters in Washington DC and NRAO sites and facilities is required. Who You Are
You have a bachelor’s degree in communication, business administration, or a related field. You have five years of progressive fundraising experience with some experience in major gift fundraising. While not required, you may be a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE). Competency Summary
Knowledge and experience in fundraising techniques, particularly major gift fundraising. Experience with or interest in science, engineering, mathematics and education highly preferred. Knowledge of federal and state legislation affecting charities. Knowledge of special events planning and management. Knowledge of the management of volunteer resources. Strong personal ethics to ensure own behavior and the behavior of others are aligned with organizational values. High level of competency in Microsoft software products and web-based systems, such as Visio and SharePoint. Excellent written, interpersonal, and verbal communication skills. Ability to work with and motivate staff and volunteers. Additional Requirement
Must be able to travel extensively. Total Rewards
Associated Universities, Inc. (AUI) offers a comprehensive total rewards package, subject to eligibility requirements. We are committed to serving our employees and their families with an extensive and competitive compensation and benefits package that supports well-being and career growth. Compensation
AUI strives to attract and retain qualified professionals by offering competitive compensation and recognition for performance. Starting pay factors include education, experience, skills, competencies, other qualifications, internal equity, and labor market conditions. Benefits
AUI’s benefits package begins on the first day of employment. Benefits include paid time off (13 holidays, up to 24 vacation days, 15 sick days, additional time for doctor/dentist visits, and 8 weeks of paid parental leave). Medical, dental, and vision plans are effective on the first day. AUI’s retirement benefit contributes 10 percent of base pay with no required employee contribution; a supplemental, tax-deferred option is available for retirement contributions. Application Instructions
Select the Apply Now button. Please be prepared to upload your current CV/Resume and a cover letter describing interest and suitability for the position. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
AUI is an equal opportunity employer. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please email resumes@nrao.edu.
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National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) is seeking a Development Director for NRAO. This position focuses on planning, managing, and coordinating all fundraising activities including major gifts, annual fund, planned giving, special events, and capital campaigns. The Director works closely with the NRAO Director and the Assistant Director for Education and Public Outreach in all development and fundraising endeavors. A major project underway is a capital campaign to reinvent the visitor’s center as a modern interpretive center. This position is funded by AUI Corporate support. The position will be based in New Mexico, Santa Fe, Albuquerque or Socorro. What You Will be Doing
Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Work closely with the AUI President and the NRAO Director to establish annual fund-raising goals. Develop, plan, manage, and coordinate all fundraising program activities, including but not limited to: major gifts program, annual fund, planned giving, special events, membership programs, and capital campaigns, to meet annual goals. Identify and evaluate giving potential of prospects; develop cultivation and solicitation strategies. Actively solicit, cultivate, qualify a portfolio of giving prospects (individual and corporate donors) and strategically manage relationships through face-to-face visits and bringing gift solicitations to closure. Provide advice on specific devices for giving, both current and deferred, to maximize gift and tax benefits. Work proactively to ensure successful prospect and pipeline management. Responsible for effective prospect tracking, record keeping, reporting and administration aligned with established metrics and periodic reporting requirements. Build relationships with community stakeholders to advance the mission and fundraising goals of the organization. Schedule and arrange on-site and off-site meetings and cultivation/recognition events such as research presentations, center dedications, cultivation and stewardship visits with organization leaders and major gift donors and prospects; develop agendas and coordinate the participation of leaders and volunteers. Craft development communication to promote the organization to its donors and maximize public awareness of the fundraising activities of the organization. Prepare and direct preparation of leadership, principal and major gift proposals, solicitation letters, and other cultivation materials and stewardship information for major gift prospects and donors. Identify, enlist, motivate, guide, and support volunteers for participation in major solicitations. Prepare and deliver presentations as they relate to fundraising. Provide education and training to staff and volunteers about the dynamics of fundraising and foster an understanding of philanthropy within the organization. Coordinate the design, printing and distribution of marketing and communication materials for development efforts that are synergistic with other organizational communications (press releases, social media and website). Work with consultants as needed in prospect research. Work Environment
The Development Director will work with a high degree of independence. The role typically involves sitting at a desk, using standard office equipment. Travel to AUI headquarters in Washington DC and NRAO sites and facilities is required. Who You Are
You have a bachelor’s degree in communication, business administration, or a related field. You have five years of progressive fundraising experience with some experience in major gift fundraising. While not required, you may be a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE). Competency Summary
Knowledge and experience in fundraising techniques, particularly major gift fundraising. Experience with or interest in science, engineering, mathematics and education highly preferred. Knowledge of federal and state legislation affecting charities. Knowledge of special events planning and management. Knowledge of the management of volunteer resources. Strong personal ethics to ensure own behavior and the behavior of others are aligned with organizational values. High level of competency in Microsoft software products and web-based systems, such as Visio and SharePoint. Excellent written, interpersonal, and verbal communication skills. Ability to work with and motivate staff and volunteers. Additional Requirement
Must be able to travel extensively. Total Rewards
Associated Universities, Inc. (AUI) offers a comprehensive total rewards package, subject to eligibility requirements. We are committed to serving our employees and their families with an extensive and competitive compensation and benefits package that supports well-being and career growth. Compensation
AUI strives to attract and retain qualified professionals by offering competitive compensation and recognition for performance. Starting pay factors include education, experience, skills, competencies, other qualifications, internal equity, and labor market conditions. Benefits
AUI’s benefits package begins on the first day of employment. Benefits include paid time off (13 holidays, up to 24 vacation days, 15 sick days, additional time for doctor/dentist visits, and 8 weeks of paid parental leave). Medical, dental, and vision plans are effective on the first day. AUI’s retirement benefit contributes 10 percent of base pay with no required employee contribution; a supplemental, tax-deferred option is available for retirement contributions. Application Instructions
Select the Apply Now button. Please be prepared to upload your current CV/Resume and a cover letter describing interest and suitability for the position. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
AUI is an equal opportunity employer. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please email resumes@nrao.edu.
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