Assistant Vice President of Development

Join Our Team as Assistant Vice President
of Development at the University of Montana
Foundation!

The Assistant Vice President of Development will join the
leadership team of the UM Foundation’s innovative and growing
Development division. They will supervise frontline fundraisers,
support team members to achieve ambitious and attainable
fundraising goals, foster a positive team culture, strengthen
operational efficiencies, and collaborate with UM Foundation
colleagues and campus leaders.

 

Benefits Include

Retirement Planning: 403(b) employer
contribution of 11%, with no employee match required

Generous Time off Benefits: Team members
accrue four weeks of vacation and 12 days of sick leave per year,
with an additional 11 days of holiday leave

Family Support: Paid parental leave for
new parents

Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, vision,
wellness program, and short-term and long-term disability pay
protection benefits

Career Advancement: Ongoing professional
development opportunities

Competitive Pay: Candidates can request
the starting pay range by emailing sydney.knox@supportum.org

 

Responsibilities:

Management and Supervision: 

• In partnership with the Vice President of Development and other
  leadership, manage and supervise assigned development staff
• Work with assigned staff members to develop, implement and
  evaluate strategies and fundraising plans designed to meet
  fundraising goals and objectives
• Work with assigned staff to assess program outcomes and
  opportunities for continual improvement
• Identify training opportunities for assigned staff and provide
  ongoing mentoring

 Campus and External Partnerships: 

• Interface and strategize with campus leaders about fundraising
  opportunities and priorities
• Maintain and grow partnerships with campus leaders on
  fundraising strategy, staffing, and education about the UM
  Foundation
• When necessary, communicate with donors or donor prospects, in
  support of assigned development staff or campus leaders on
  fundraising strategy
• Provide coverage for campus units with vacant assigned
  development positions

Leadership Across UM Foundation 

• Collaborate with all departments and colleagues across the UM
  Foundation to move projects and objectives forward
• Help to build Development Division policies, procedures, and
  guidelines for internal processes that will strengthen operations,
  efficiency, and greater fundraising success
• Communicate goals, opportunities, and projects to broad
  audiences

 

Desired Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree
• Seven years of experience in fundraising
• Record of securing major gifts, principal gifts and planned
  gifts
• Experience leading and motivating teams
• Excellent interpersonal relationship skills; an ability to work
  independently and in a multi-layered team environment while
  fostering positive relationships, teamwork, and collaboration

If you do not meet all the qualifications of
the positions, you are still encouraged to apply.

Priority Application
Date: Tuesday, May 28, 2024.
Complete applications received by this date will be guaranteed
consideration. 

 

About the University of Montana
Foundation 

The UM Foundation connects donors’ passions with needs and
opportunities at the University of Montana.  Serving the
University as an independent nonprofit, the UM Foundation manages
the University’s private fundraising efforts, donations and
investment of endowed gifts. 

The UM Foundation is celebrating the recent completion of the
most successful higher education fundraising campaign in state
history, inspiring donors to give over $450 million to elevate
every student, school and college, and is now intentionally growing
to meet the next philanthropic needs and opportunities of the
University of Montana. 

The UM Foundation is committed to maintaining a diverse and
inclusive workplace that reflects the people and culture of the
University it serves. UM Foundation employees enjoy a collaborative
culture and inspiring mission to support the University and its
students. 

 

Core Values

Our core values guide us in all that we do:

• We are passionate about delivering an exceptional donor
  experience
• We inspire each other to do our best work
• We act with integrity and respect
• We innovate thoughtfully and with purpose

About the University of Montana 

As Montana’s flagship university and a top-tier R1 research
institution, the University of Montana sets a high bar for academic
studies, creative accomplishments, and scientific exploration.
Students receive a world-class education in a broad range of
subjects that include the trades, liberal arts, sciences, graduate
and postdoctoral study and professional training. 

 
Our Community 

Missoula is a thriving community of 77,000 residents who make
their home where five valleys converge. Set in an outdoor
playground of majestic mountains, scenic valleys and winding
rivers, Missoula residents enjoy four distinct seasons, an
energetic college-town vibe, a vibrant downtown, and unparalleled
recreational opportunities. 

Missoula offers outstanding cultural and entertainment
opportunities that contribute to the “Missoula Lifestyle.” Big-name
and local artists play Missoula’s varied concert venues and
festivals. Residents enjoy excellent art galleries, public
lectures, theatrical productions, sporting events and world-class
fly-fishing. 

 

Outdoor Recreation 

Rattlesnake Wilderness Area: 5 miles

Montana Snow Bowl Ski Area: 7 miles

Flathead Lake: 70 miles

Glacier National Park: 139 miles

Yellowstone National Park: 269 miles

There are 3.1 million acres of wilderness within a 100-mile
radius of campus