Job Details

Director of Development I, CALS

Position Number: 9938003
Location: Moscow, United States
Position Type: Development and Fund Raising

Director of Development I, CALS

University of Idaho

Appointment Information

Working Title: Director of Development I, CALS

Division/College: 3913-Development

Department: 604-FDN Development

Location: Moscow

FTE: 1

Advertising Pay Range: $90,000 annually, or higher commensurate with experience

Is this position contingent on work and/or funding: False

FLSA Status: Exempt

Type of Appointment: Full Fiscal Year

Position Overview:

This position is responsible for increasing major gift opportunities. Specific responsibilities include management of assigned prospects with cultivation activities, face-to-face visits, proposal development, identification and solicitation of major gifts of $25,000 or more from individuals, corporations and foundations. This position is a key member of the college/unit fundraising team and works collaboratively to achieve fundraising goals for the college/unit and the university.

Duties may include:

Develop and implement annual fundraising plans and strategies to achieve revenue targets
Identify and pursue new funding opportunities through grant writing, sponsorship proposals and other fundraising initiatives
Focus on securing gifts of $25,000 or higher
Collaborate with program staff to align fundraising efforts with organizational priorities and impact goals
Stay informed about current trends and best practices in fundraising and philanthropy, applying relevant knowledge to enhance the organization's fundraising strategy
Other duties as assigned

Positions at this level typically manage a portfolio of 100 or more major gift prospects and donors. They are expected to make at least 100 strategic moves and 20 solicitations of $25,000 or more. Each year, they are expected to have raised at least $1,000,000.

Required Experience:

Three years in fundraising or related work experience such as high-level sales, marketing or constituent based outreach
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:

Experience with volunteer boards and committees
Experience or education in one of the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences disciplines or related disciplines
Familiarity with database computer systems and applications, preferably customer relationship management systems
Public relations or marketing experience
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills, using proper grammar and punctuation as demonstrated in application materials
Effective organizational and marketing skills
Knowledge of development activities, preferably in higher education

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

None

Posting Information

Open Until Filled: True

Special Instructions to Applicants: To receive first consideration, please submit a letter of qualification and current resume no later than November 16, 2026.

In your letter of qualifications ( https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/applicant-resources ) using details and examples, please address all of the required and preferred qualifications for this position and how your experience and skills align.
If you would like to see the full job description, please contact Christy Day at cday@uidaho.edu.

Visa Sponsorship: No

Degree Requirement Timeline: Degree required at time of hire

To apply, please visit: https://careers.uidaho.edu/jobs/director-of-development-i-cals-moscow-idaho-united-states