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The University of Mississippi — fondly referred to as Ole Miss — stands as a premier public research institution with a proud legacy of academic distinction. We are devoted to nurturing a vibrant, inclusive community where every member — student, faculty, and staff — can achieve their fullest potential. Join the Ole Miss Family — Build Your Legacy Here! Department: University Development Job Summary: Solicits leadership annual gifts through personal solicitations in support of development goals across academic units. Job Description: Assists in development, implementation, and execution of fundraising strategy across all academic schools and units. Generates leadership annual gifts through personal solicitations. This role includes extensive travel to meet in person with donors and prospective donors. Cultivate relationships with leadership annual giving prospects and donors determined by unit leadership to qualify, solicit and steward giving. Develops giving opportunities, proposals, and content in collaboration with faculty, staff, and administration. Support execution of donor relation and stewardship planning, including targeted donor stewardship communications and recognition events for leadership donors, prospects, and constituencies. Additional responsibility may include managing the leadership annual giving society. Reports on fundraising results, ensures compliance with solicitation and communication regulations, and updates fundraising database. Substitution Statement: An equivalent combination of related experience and education may be considered for this role. Substitutions of the required experience or education will be assessed on a 1:1 substitution basis. Job Responsibilities: Supports Office of Development fundraising efforts for the School of Law Oxford-based position with extensive travel required, supporting fundraising efforts for the School of Law. Cover letter required Agreed upon compensation for this role will likely be in the first half of the salary range. Experience in higher-education development, with a focus on fundraising for law schools and other professional programs preferred. Education Qualifications: Bachelor's (Required) Experience: Relevant experience | No Experience Required | Not Required Compensation: $51,604.80 - $77,396.80 Interview Requirement: Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview. EEO Statement: The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, age, disability, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. Background Check Statement: The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check. Build your legacy - a legacy of people, place & purpose Get tailored job recommendations based on your interests. Ole Miss attracts the brightest students, faculty, and staff from across the world. An extensive network of alumni back them up with their time, efforts, and generosity. Whether you are starting your college career or taking the next step in your studies, Ole Miss is a university that you can call home.

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