Director of Development, UVA Library

The University of Virginia seeks a dynamic, collaborative, and
experienced fundraising professional to fill the role of Director
of Development, University Library in University Advancement.
Reporting to the Associate Vice President, Corporate Philanthropy,
Foundation Relations, and Gift Planning, the Director of
Development will oversee a complex program of philanthropic
activity centered around UVA’s libraries. In conjunction with
University Advancement fundraising colleagues, the Director of
Development will design and manage a Library fundraising strategy
that supports the discovery of new donors and helps build a
pipeline of major gift prospects for the University and the
Library.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage the Library Advancement team (four FTEs as direct
  reports).

• With direction and guidance from the Dean of Libraries and
  University Librarian, the Library’s Senior Leadership Team (SLT),
  and the Associate Vice President, Corporate Philanthropy,
  Foundation Relations, and Gift Planning, develop and implement a
  comprehensive fundraising plan for the University Library to
  include special events, communications, annual campaigns, and major
  gift strategies in support of the Library’s fundraising priorities,
  including renovation of Shannon Library, increased funding for
  collections, and initiatives that enhance accessibility.

• Collaborate with the Library’s curatorial staff relating to
  donations of tangible personal property, including archival
  materials, artwork, historical collections, and other items and
  materials.

• Build and manage a portfolio of current and prospective
  major-gift level donors ($100K+) and create personalized strategies
  to move them toward giving levels that achieve the University’s
  annual and long-range fundraising goals.

• Create personalized strategies to identify, cultivate, solicit,
  and steward individuals within his/her portfolio.

• Work closely with University Advancement to coordinate messaging
  and communications.

• Collaborate with fundraisers across the University to build
  relationships with alumni, parents, and friends, and design and
  implement coordinated cultivation and solicitation plans for
  prospects and donors.

• Coach and lead development officers, creating and maintaining a
  culture of learning and inclusion within the Library team.

• Travel nationally to identify, cultivate, and solicit
  prospects.

Required Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree

Experience: Eight years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least five years of direct experience in non-profit or higher
  education fundraising.

• Prior experience fundraising for academic and research
  libraries.

• Prior experience staffing senior leaders and volunteers.

• Demonstrated success in fundraising, sales, or managing
  relationships with high-net-worth individuals.

• Exceptional communication skills, a high degree of personal
  integrity, and the ability to keep the big picture in focus while
  attending to the small details.

• Track record of demonstrating a high degree of initiative,
  flexibility, and the skills to shape and be shaped by an evolving
  fundraising initiative.

• Experience using data to evaluate and plan.

The successful candidate will have the ability to travel
frequently domestically and participate in occasional evening and
weekend work. A valid driver’s license is also required.

UVA Advancement offers a flexible and hybrid workplace. All team
members must have access to and maintain a secure home office
environment with high-speed internet service and work
collaboratively with others using a variety of technologies and
tools. Depending on the type of position and work performed, or as
deemed by a manager, some positions may be required to work
intermittently in a shared office space located in Charlottesville,
Virginia.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff,
University Advancement honors your experiences, perspectives, and
unique identity. Together, we strive to create and maintain working
environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming so we can
best achieve our mission of supporting our broadly diverse
partners, schools, and networks of engaged alumni, parents, and
friends of the University.