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Senior Director of Development II

CASE, Moscow, ID, United States


Senior Director of Development II Posting Number:

SP005226P

Division/College:

University Foundation

Department:

University Development

Location:

Moscow

Position Overview The Development team advances the mission of the University of Idaho Foundation by inspiring private giving among alumni, friends, groups, corporations and foundations. By building and strengthening relationships, our donor‑centered approach connects stakeholders’ passions and philanthropic goals to opportunities to support the University of Idaho priorities that matter to them.

This position is responsible for the management of assigned prospects through cultivation activities, face‑to‑face visits, proposal development, identification and solicitation of major gifts primarily $100,000 or more from individuals, corporations and foundations. The incumbent is a key member of the college/unit fundraising team and works collaboratively to achieve fundraising goals for the college/unit and university, additionally serving as a member of unit leadership teams. This position will have supervisory responsibilities for a unit or multiple units within the development team.

Duties

Identify, cultivate and manage assigned prospects

Collaborate with university leadership, development officers, academic departments and other stakeholders on fundraising campaigns and initiatives

Develop and present fundraising proposals, typically at $100,000 or higher

Develop and implement annual plans to raise money to resource the priorities of the department

Build the overall fundraising program of the division, including communications, stewardship, annual giving and planned giving

Utilize data analytics and reporting tools to track and analyze planned giving metrics, donor trends and campaign progress

Supervise a team of development officers within a division

Other duties as assigned

Positions at this level typically manage a portfolio of donors rated primarily at $100,000 or more. They are expected to make 80 strategic moves and open a minimum of 10 proposals. Annually they will typically raise a minimum of $2,500,000.

Required Experience

Seven years in fundraising or related work experience such as high‑level sales, marketing, constituent‑based outreach

Experience working in an environment dependent on developing and maintaining positive relationships

Required Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Required Other

Ability to travel

Ability to work nonstandard business hours, including weekends and holidays

Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to meet policy requirements for driving university‑owned vehicles

Additional Preferred

Education:

Master’s Degree; JD Degree; CPA or CFP certification

Experience in/with:

Supervising direct reports

Recruiting, organizing and managing volunteers

Extensive major gift fundraising

Development activities, preferably in higher education

Securing major gifts and/or planned gifts

Public relations or marketing

Database computer systems and applications, preferably with customer relationship management systems

College athletics at the NCAA level

Experience or degree in one of the college’s disciplines

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

None

Degree Requirement:

Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Employee Category:

Exempt

Pay Range:

$125,000 annually or higher commensurate with experience

Type of Appointment:

Fiscal Year

FTE:

1

Full Time/Part Time:

Full Time

A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy:

No

Posting Date:

04/09/2026

Open Until Filled:

Yes

This in‑person position is not offering Visa sponsorship.

The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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