Overview:

Reporting to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Central Advancement, the Executive Director will develop a coordinated matrix of communication and solicitation strategies involving email, direct mail, crowdfunding, social media, and volunteer engagement, all focused on shaping a sustainable tradition of annual support and engagement. The strategy will focus on two directives – generation of annual gift revenue and discovery and qualification of next-generation major gift prospects for key constituent pools including alumni, community members, and grateful patients and families. The Executive Director will create and execute a data-driven, donor-centric, dynamic, omni-channel, integrated grateful giving program, which will be key for building the pipeline for the next comprehensive campaign. The strategy will showcase and leverage emerging strengths of the institution and employ state-of-the-art technology and digital platforms. The Executive Director will supervise and lead the annual fund and alumni relations teams, providing coaching, training, and mentoring, as well as integrating skills and talents from historically separate functions.

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is the only comprehensive academic health center in the state of Arkansas. It is the state’s largest public employer as well as one of its greatest economic engines with an annual state economic impact of $3.92 billion. UAMS provides more than 10,000 employment opportunities in 73 of Arkansas’ 75 counties. UAMS also plays an enormous role in educating the state’s physician workforce, and producing nearly half of the state’s practicing physicians. In rural parts of the state, that often face a shortage of doctors, UAMS trains an even higher percentage of the physicians–nearly 60%.

UAMS offers 73 baccalaureate, master’s, doctoral, professional, and specialist degree programs and certificates through its Colleges of Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Health Professions, Public Health, and graduate school. Students attend classes at the UAMS main campus in Little Rock and its regional campus in northwest Arkansas. UAMS, with its intersection of education, research, and clinical programs, brings a unique capacity to lead health care improvement in Arkansas. Among its assets for leadership are its statewide network of centers for public education and clinical outreach, its emphasis on population health, and its leadership in health informatics and statewide information technology. UAMS is distinguished by its commitment to the diversity of UAMS leadership, faculty, staff and learners in order to enhance the education of it learners, reduce health disparities in the state, and honor the unique contributions provided by a diversity of values, beliefs, and cultures.

Requirements:

A bachelor’s degree is required for this position. A master’s degree is preferred. At least six years of development experience, preferably in annual gifts and/or alumni relations raising annual and mid-level gifts, is preferred.  Experience in an educational, research or health care setting is desired. All applications must be accompanied by a cover letter and résumé. Cover letters should be responsive to the mission of University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.

UAMS is committed to the principle and practice of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity in all areas of employment and other services that affect employees, students, and the general public. The ability of UAMS to meet its mission depends on and is strengthened by incorporating constructive diversity in its faculty, students, and staff. Racism, bigotry, and discrimination subvert the mission of UAMS which is to provide a wholesome environment where comprehensive educational, research, and employment opportunities are offered to employees and students.