Summary of Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Works with the dean, chairs, and directors of the College of Humanities and Fine Arts and the Honors College to identify potential unit fundraising projects and priorities
• Identifies, cultivates and solicits a portfolio of individual and corporate/foundation major donor prospects for the College of Humanities and Fine Arts and the Honors College for the purpose of funding scholarship endowments and other institutional priorities
• Manages pipeline of approximately 200 prospects and makes at least 15-20 personal visits per month requiring travel
• Prepares proposals to be used in gift solicitation
• Collects and transfers thorough and appropriate information on all constituents in the donor records system
• Provides leadership to engage donors, faculty, and volunteers in the colleges' development activities
• Assists in forming, guiding, and supervising unit and project advisory councils and other volunteers in fundraising activities and efforts
• Ensures that all donations are promptly submitted for recording
• Meets regularly with campus managers and development staff for coordinating fundraising efforts as assigned by the Executive Director of Advancement
• Represents the University as requested at functions of interest to the institution including those scheduled on evenings and weekends
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Minimum Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required

Minimum Experience and Skill Requirements:

• Demonstrated success in direct solicitation of gifts from individuals, corporations and foundations. Sales experience (or equivalent) may be substituted for charitable giving experience if applicant can show results success and evidence of excellent relationship management skills.
• Articulate and sincerely inspiring as represented through written and oral communication as well as presentation and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate success in program management

Special Instructions to Applicants:

• Letter of application
• Resume

Minimum Salary: $55,000

Maximum Salary: $55,000

Work Hours:

• Ability to represent the University as requested at functions of interest to the institution including those scheduled on evening and weekends.
• The position requires regional travel as well as some out-of-state travel.

Work Location: Murray, KY

About Murray State University

For 100 years Murray State University has served students from the region, the nation and the world. Founded in 1922, the University has grown from an enrollment of 202 students to 9,500 today. Murray State blends educational opportunities found at research institutions with collaborative interactions among students, faculty and staff found at smaller universities. Students receive personalized attention from supportive faculty and staff as the University offers a 16:1 student-to-faculty ratio. Murray State University places our highest priority on student learning and excellent teaching, blending the range of educational opportunities often experienced at research institutions with the nurturing student-teacher interactions usually found at smaller universities. Murray State embraces diversity in the workplace and values attracting, developing and maintaining a diverse, high-quality faculty, staff, and student body. The University endeavors to create and promote a culturally diverse community to be accepting of and sensitive to diversity in its many varied forms. Murray State has been continuously accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on C...olleges (SACSCOC) since 1928. Recent Accolades: •U.S. News & World Report (32 consecutive years as a top-tier university) and top 10 in south region for Top Public Schools, Best Value and Best College for Veterans •Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck •G.I. Jobs Military Friendly School •Forbes Best Employers List Located in the west Kentucky region, Murray State is a public, comprehensive University with four colleges (business; science, engineering and technology; humanities and fine arts; education and human services)– and two schools (agriculture; nursing and health professions). The University's 236-acre main campus is located in Murray, Kentucky and offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs, professional instruction, as well as continuing education programs. Faculty and staff of Murray State University have access to a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement, tuition waivers, paid holidays, vacation and sick time, as well as many other benefit offerings. The city of Murray, located in Calloway County, offers a low cost of living, low property taxes, and a four-season climate. Murray has a friendly, small-town atmosphere with locally-owned specialty shops and restaurants, an acclaimed community theater, art guild and award-winning public schools. The area is home to Kentucky Lake and Land Between the Lakes, a 170,000-acre National Recreation Area, which offers a wide-range of activities and amenities for residents and visitors alike. Located in close proximity to major cities and nearby access to Interstate 24, Murray is just a few hours from Nashville, St. Louis, Louisville and Memphis.

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