University of Idaho
Director of Development II, Corporate Relations
🇺🇸 Moscow, ID
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $100K
💻 Development & Advancement
🗓️ October 31st, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
University of Idaho Foundation is hiring a Director of Development II, Corporate Relations. This role drives major gift fundraising efforts by managing a portfolio of prospects, leading cultivation strategies, making solicitations for gifts generally $25,000 and above, and collaborating with the development team to meet fundraising goals for the university and college units.
Highlights
- Manage a portfolio of 100+ major gift prospects and donors with a focus on gifts of $100,000 or more
- Lead development and execution of major gift solicitation strategies including face-to-face visits and proposal development
- Provide leadership to the development team by setting goals and managing performance
- Secure gifts of $25,000 or higher and achieve annual fundraising goals of at least $1,500,000
- Monitor, analyze, and report on fundraising performance metrics to optimize strategies
- Required education: Bachelor's degree; preferred Master's degree
- Minimum of four years fundraising or related experience in sales, marketing, or outreach
- Ability to travel and work non-standard hours; must have a valid driver’s license
- Preferred skills include experience with CRM systems, volunteer boards, corporate relations fundraising, and knowledge of higher education development
- Compensation starts at $100,000 annually or higher, commensurate with experience
Director of Development II, Corporate Relations Full Description
Director of Development II, Corporate Relations
Position Details
Position Information
Internal Posting? |
Posting Number | SP005067P
Position Title | Director of Development II, Corporate Relations
Division/College | University Foundation
Department | University Development
Location | Moscow, Boise
Posting Context Statement | The Development team advances the mission of the University of Idaho Foundation by inspiring private giving among alumni, friends, commodity groups, corporations, and foundations. By building and strengthening relationships, our donor-centered approach connects stakeholders’ passions and philanthropic goals to opportunities to support the University of Idaho priorities that matter to them.
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 with an emphasis on gifts of $100,000 or more from individuals, corporations, commodity groups and foundations. This position is a key member of the college/unit fundraising team and works together to achieve fundraising goals for the college/unit and the university.
Duties may include: Lead the development and execution of major gift solicitation strategies, including identifying prospects, building cultivation plans and making direct solicitations Provide leadership and direction to the development team, including setting clear goals, managing performance and fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment Focus on securing gifts of $25,000 or higher Monitor and analyze fundraising performance metrics, making data-driven decisions to optimize fundraising strategies and tactics Prepare regular reports and updates on fundraising activities, outcomes and projections for the executive team 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 $1,500,000.
Unit URL | University of Idaho Foundation | University of Idaho
Posting Number | SP005067P
Position Title | Director of Development II, Corporate Relations
Division/College | University Foundation
Department | University Development
Location | Moscow, Boise
Posting Context Statement | The Development team advances the mission of the University of Idaho Foundation by inspiring private giving among alumni, friends, commodity groups, corporations, and foundations. By building and strengthening relationships, our donor-centered approach connects stakeholders’ passions and philanthropic goals to opportunities to support the University of Idaho priorities that matter to them.
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 with an emphasis on gifts of $100,000 or more from individuals, corporations, commodity groups and foundations. This position is a key member of the college/unit fundraising team and works together to achieve fundraising goals for the college/unit and the university.
Duties may include: Lead the development and execution of major gift solicitation strategies, including identifying prospects, building cultivation plans and making direct solicitations Provide leadership and direction to the development team, including setting clear goals, managing performance and fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment Focus on securing gifts of $25,000 or higher Monitor and analyze fundraising performance metrics, making data-driven decisions to optimize fundraising strategies and tactics Prepare regular reports and updates on fundraising activities, outcomes and projections for the executive team 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 $1,500,000.
Unit URL | University of Idaho Foundation | University of Idaho
Position Qualifications
Required Experience | Four 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 | Master’s Degree Experience with volunteer boards and committees 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 Knowledge of development activities, preferably in higher education Experience or education in one of the college’s disciplines or related disciplines Experience in a corporate setting, including corporate relations fundraising Extensive major gift fundraising experience
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions | None
Degree Requirement | Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire
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 | Master’s Degree Experience with volunteer boards and committees 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 Knowledge of development activities, preferably in higher education Experience or education in one of the college’s disciplines or related disciplines Experience in a corporate setting, including corporate relations fundraising Extensive major gift fundraising experience
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions | None
Degree Requirement | Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire
Posting Information
FLSA Status | Exempt
Employee Category | Exempt
Pay Range | $100,000 annually or higher commensurate with experience
Type of Appointment | Fiscal Year
FTE | 1
Full Time/Part Time | Full Time
Funding |
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. | No
Posting Date | 10/29/2025
Closing Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants | To receive first consideration, please submit a letter of qualification, and current resume no later than December 1, 2025.
In your letter of qualifications ( human-resources-letter-of-qualification-template.docx ) 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.
Applicant Resources | https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement | Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
EEO Statement | The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Employee Category | Exempt
Pay Range | $100,000 annually or higher commensurate with experience
Type of Appointment | Fiscal Year
FTE | 1
Full Time/Part Time | Full Time
Funding |
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. | No
Posting Date | 10/29/2025
Closing Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants | To receive first consideration, please submit a letter of qualification, and current resume no later than December 1, 2025.
In your letter of qualifications ( human-resources-letter-of-qualification-template.docx ) 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.
Applicant Resources | https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement | Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
EEO Statement | The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume/CV
- Letter of Qualification
Optional Documents
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- Academic Careers
- Association of Public and Land Grant Universities (APLU)
- Chronicle
- HigherEd/Academic Impressions
- Higher Ed Jobs
- Idaho Department of Labor/Job Service including Job Central or Idaho Works (Idahoworks.gov)
- Indeed.com
- Inside Higher Ed
- Newspaper
- Other Venue
- Professional Listservs (Ex: NACUBO, AAAE, ISMC, etc.)
- University of Idaho Website
- University of Idaho Daily Register
- University of Idaho Employee
- Word of Mouth
- Militaryjob.com
- DSPSjobs.com
- Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
- * Were you referred to this employment opportunity by a current University of Idaho employee? If so, please provide their name and department.
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