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Senior Director of Advancement, Natalie L. Haslam College of Music

University of Tennessee, Knoxville

University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc.

The University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc (UTFI) invites applications and nominations to fill the position of Senior Director of Advancement for the Natalie L. Haslam College of Music. Reporting to the Associate Vice Chancellor of Advancement, the Senior Director of Advancement will work alongside the Dean and other key faculty at the Natalie L. Haslam College of Music to set and execute a fundraising strategy to support the priorities of the College.

Since being elevated in 2023 from a school within the College of Arts and Sciences to a standalone college, the Natalie L. Haslam College of Music has seen an increase in momentum, attention and accolades. The development of a strategic fundraising plan for the College will be the next step in its evolution, and the Senior Director of Advancement will be the College's most strategic partner in that process. This role will build a strategic fundraising plan and secure philanthropic gifts to support the college. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Fundraising: Manage a portfolio of prospective donors, including identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding major gift ($50K+) commitments to the College. Build relationships and maintain a healthy pipeline of prospective donors, alumni, and volunteers.

Administration and Leadership: Provide leadership for all fundraising and donor activities within the Natalie L. Haslam College of Music, including the creation and implementation of a strategic fundraising plan. Serve as a key strategic partner with faculty and administrators to align priorities of the College with donor goals and interest. Supervise advancement staff, showcasing the ability to coach and support a team towards excellence.

Collaboration and Communication: Engage and collaborate with central advancement teams including Planned Giving, Stewardship, Regional, and Corporate Philanthropy to maximize fundraising potential. Work closely with various stakeholder groups including advisory boards. Communicate in ways that are donor-centric, to include gift proposals, thank you notes, brochures, fundraising appeals, contact reports and donor stewardship reports.