Education (include licenses, certifications, etc.):
Bachelor’s Degree required.

Experience:
A minimum of 10 years of successful and progressively responsible leadership in all aspects of a mature development program with at least two (2) years developing, managing and interpreting analytics in a fundraising environment. Must have a successful fundraising track-record and strength in developing thoughtful donor strategies in a vast and complex organization. Must have experience managing a budget, leading and growing professional-level staff and building and managing relationships with key internal and external stake holders.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge and understanding of the fundraising process. Familiarity with reporting tools and accountability measures. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to successfully engage and motivate diverse groups of individuals at all levels, including staff, alumni and volunteers. Experience in short and long term strategic planning and a desire to take UMD’s advancement program to a new level of success. Ability to build trusting and meaningful relationships with colleagues, deans, directors, volunteers and donors.