Director of Development, College of Humanities and Fine Arts (HFA) and Honors College at Murray State University in Murray, Kentucky

Job Description:

Posting Number:

20250044EX

Job Title:

Director of Development, College of Humanities and Fine Arts (HFA) and Honors College

Number of Vacancies:

1

About Murray State:

Located in the West Kentucky region, Murray State University is a public, comprehensive University which 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. Learn more about

Careers at Murray State University.

About Murray State Benefits:

Faculty and staff of Murray State University have access to a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement, tuition waivers, generous paid holidays, vacation, sick, and paid parental leave, as well as many other benefit offerings. Please refer to the Murray State

Benefits page for more information.

Equal Opportunity Employment:

Murray State is committed to attracting, developing and maintaining a high-quality faculty, staff, and student body. Murray State is an equal education and employment opportunities, Vets/Disabled employer.

Type of Employment:

Regular Full-Time

Work Location:

Murray, KY

Employment Term:

12 Months

Position Type:

Staff - Exempt (Monthly)

Department:

Office of Development

Summary of Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Executive Director of Advancement, this position is responsible for coordinating and facilitating Murray State's fundraising efforts in scholarship endowment development and other key initiative areas for the College of Humanities and Fine Arts and the Honors College as outlined by the Executive Director of Advancement. These responsibilities include identifying and cultivating prospects, assisting in the development of strategies, collaboration and creation of gift proposals, and the solicitation of major gifts ($10,000 and above) from individuals, foundations, corporations and other organizations. The director, as assigned by the Executive Director of Advancement, may be involved with broader institutional fundraising initiates, including annual giving, planned giving, and capital campaign efforts.

• 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

Preferred Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

• Advanced degree(s) preferred.

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.

Hourly Rate/Annual Salary:

$52,336 (Additional pay dependent upon qualifications)

Staff Grade:

115

Posting Date:

04/10/2025

Closing Date:

05/01/2025

Open Until Filled:

No

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Along with the application, the following items must be included:

• Letter of application


• Resume

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