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Title : Development Professional, School of Medicine Location: Kansas City United States Job Description: Apply Description Development Professional, School of Medicine* Department: Medical Development Reports to: Sr. Development Director and Team Leader - School of Medicine FLSA Status: Exempt The location for this position is in Kansas City. However, this position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule after initial training and satisfactory job performance. The anticipated salary for this position starts at $84,700+ for the Associate Development Director role and ranges up to $112,800+ for the Sr Development Director role. The final pay will be determined based on several factors, including qualifications, experience, education, and years within the job or industry, with a strong emphasis on maintaining internal equity. Who we are and what we're about: KU Endowment is an independent, nonprofit organization and the official fundraising foundation for the University of Kansas. We partner with donors in providing philanthropic support to build a greater KU. As an employee of KU Endowment, you'll witness firsthand the power of our donors' generosity. You will join a talented and fun group of people who are inspired to help KU through the support of loyal alumni and friends. This support fuels excellence, enabling students and faculty to develop innovative programs and research that distinguish the university. We connect the philanthropic passions of donors with the needs of students, faculty and programs - and everyone benefits. People are engaged. Purpose is ignited. Lives are changed. What we are looking for: Full-time professional fundraising position responsible for the organization, implementation, and direction of a comprehensive major gift development program to raise private gifts to The Kansas University Endowment Association that support the School of Medicine and the University of Kansas. The individual in this position is expected to embrace KU Endowment's stated core values - passion for KU, partnership with donors, perpetual support for KU, and a people-centered approach - and demonstrate support for them through professional interactions and activities. - Note: This position will be filled at the Associate Development Director, Development Director or Sr. Development Director level, commensurate with the successful candidate's experience and qualifications. What's a typical day look like? - Qualifies, cultivates, solicits and stewards a portfolio of ~100-125 KU School of Medicine alumni and friends, with an emphasis on medical school alumni (MD, Master's, PhD) as well as resident and fellow "alumni" with the capacity to make multi-year gift commitments of $50,000+. - Travels both nationally and locally to meet with individuals and achieve annual fundraising and engagement targets. - Collaborates with colleagues at KU Endowment to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward KU alumni and friends with an interest in supporting the priorities of KU School of Medicine and KU Medical Center. - With guidance from the Team Leader, works with the Executive Dean, Department Chairs, Division Chiefs, Center and Institute Directors, KU Endowment staff, faculty, and volunteer leaders as needed to meet development goals. Collaborates with University of Kansas Health System Fund Development colleagues when appropriate. - Shares supervision of a Development Administrator who provides administrative support for this constituent area. - Performs other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Team Leader and other KU Endowment leadership. - Upholds the highest level of professionalism, integrity and judgment as a member of the KU Endowment team. Displays intellectual curiosity and professional confidence to navigate a complex organization and garner trust from physician faculty. - The individual in this position is expected to embrace KU Endowment's stated core values - collaboration, curiosity, empowerment, and excellence - and demonstrate support for them through professional interactions and activities. Requirements What's required to be considered: - Bachelor's degree required. - Preference given for candidates who have one or more years of professional fundraising experience. - Candidates with experience in business development, sales or higher education will also be considered. - Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team are essential. - Must possess the ability to initiate, organize, and follow through with fundraising strategies. - Must be able to work with minimal supervision and exercise excellent judgment. - Knowledge of the University of Kansas Medical Center is desirable. - Ability to establish and maintain professional and effective working relationships inside and outside KU Endowment. - Ability to adapt to new procedures and technology. - Regular and reliable attendance is essential for this position. - Performs other duties as may be assigned. - Associate Development Director - At least two years of professional experience in higher education/healthcare fundraising. This may be substituted for five or more years of professional experience in an area with strong similarities to development work. Major gift experience preferred. - Development Director - At least five years of professional experience in higher education/healthcare fundraising. This may be substituted for seven or more years or professional experience in an area with strong similarities to development work. Major gift experience required. Must have success managing a diverse portfolio. - Sr. Development Director - At least ten years of professional experience in higher education/healthcare fundraising. This may be substituted for ten or more years of professional experience in an area with strong similarities to development work. Major gift experience required. Must have success managing a diverse portfolio. What separates the best from the rest? - Self-Motivated: You're a go-getter who takes initiative and drives projects forward with enthusiasm and determination. - Collaborative: You shine in a team setting. Whether with your colleagues, prospective donors, or campus partners, you're always finding ways to combine efforts and maximize outcomes. - Master Communicator: You have a knack for articulating compelling stories and connecting with donors on a deep level. - Resilient: You stay positive and persistent, turning challenges into opportunities and never losing sight of the mission. - Unwavering Integrity: You build trust through honesty, transparency, and the highest ethical standards. - Growth Mindset: You embrace challenges, see setbacks as learning opportunities and consistently strive to grow in personal and professional endeavors. Physical Requirements: - A valid driver's license. - Must have access to reliable transportation to travel between multiple locations for training, donor meetings, networking, events and/or work-related activities. - Must be able to respond quickly and effectively to directions and safety hazards. - This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office productivity machinery such as computers, keyboards and a mouse, laptops, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. - This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to move files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary. - The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). - The person in this position frequently communicates with donors, colleagues, students, and general public. Must be able to communicate with others effectively. - Physical effort/lifting, up to 40 pounds. - Occasional travel requirements can include the following; evenings, weekends, and out of town overnights as a regular part of the job. We've got you covered: KU Endowment offers a competitive salary with an excellent benefit package including: - 100% employer-paid pension plan - Health, dental, and vision insurance - 401(k) and Roth 401(k) matching program - Section 125 flexible benefits - Generous paid leave including holidays, personal and sick leave - Volunteer and community engagement opportunities - Paid Parental Leave - Life, AD&D, short- and long-term disability insurance - Legal & ID Theft protection - Critical Illness - Accident and Hospital Indemnity insurance - KU education assistance - Free parking Sounds good, right? What's next? Questions regarding this vacancy may be addressed to: Human Resources KU Endowment PO Box 928 Lawrence, KS 66044-0928 Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. Because of the sensitive nature of KU Endowment business and the importance of our reputation with donors, KU Endowment conducts a comprehensive review of applicants. By submitting your application, you authorize us to conduct reference checks and a review of available public information. Employment is contingent upon background and reference checks that KU Endowment finds acceptable.

Title: Development Professional, Journalism and Mass Communications Location: Lawrence, KS Description Development Professional, Journalism and Mass Communications* Department: Journalism and Mass Communications Reports to: Assistant Vice President, Strategic Development FLSA Status: Exempt The anticipated salary for this position starts at $70,000+ for the Development Officer role and ranges up to $112,800+ for the Sr Development Director role. The final pay will be determined based on several factors, including qualifications, experience, education, and years within the job or industry, with a strong emphasis on maintaining internal equity. Who we are and what we’re about: KU Endowment is an independent, nonprofit organization and the official fundraising foundation for the University of Kansas. We partner with donors in providing philanthropic support to build a greater KU. As an employee of KU Endowment, you’ll witness firsthand the power of our donors’ generosity. You will join a talented and fun group of people who are inspired to help KU through the support of loyal alumni and friends. This support fuels excellence, enabling students and faculty to develop innovative programs and research that distinguish the university. We connect the philanthropic passions of donors with the needs of students, faculty and programs – and everyone benefits. People are engaged. Purpose is ignited. Lives are changed. What we are looking for: Full-time professional fundraising position responsible for the organization, implementation, and direction of a comprehensive development program for raising private gifts to the KU Endowment Association in support of the William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communications and the University of Kansas. The individual in this position is expected to embrace KU Endowment’s stated core values – collaboration, curiosity, empowerment, and excellence – and demonstrate support for them through professional interactions and activities. * Note: This position will be filled at the Development Officer, Associate Development Director or Development Director level, commensurate with the successful candidate’s experience and qualifications. Hybrid Work Environment: Following the initial training period, this position offers a hybrid work schedule, with the flexibility to work remotely for part of the week. However, the role requires multiple days per week on-site at our Lawrence, KS office to ensure effective collaboration, team engagement, and alignment with organizational goals. What’s a typical day look like? - Directs programs for prospect identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship for current and prospective major gift donors to the William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communications and the University of Kansas, working with the dean, department chairs, KU Endowment staff, university administrators, faculty and key volunteers. - Solicits major gifts ($50,000 and greater), both outright and deferred, in support of the stated needs of the School of Journalism and Mass Communications. - Solicits annual gifts of $1,000 or more recognized in the school’s Deans Club with the goal of increasing annual support. - Coordinates preparation and development of leadership and major gift proposals to School of Journalism prospects for presentation by the university chancellor, dean of the school, KU administrators, KU Endowment staff and key volunteers. - Develops and implements an ongoing program of communication with donors that recognizes past and current commitments and fosters support for future efforts, in collaboration with Donor Relations. - Position requires an extensive amount of time traveling to meet development goals. - Supervises the shared Development Associate who provides administrative support for this constituent area. - Regular and reliable attendance is essential for this position. - Performs other duties as may be assigned. What’s required to be considered: - Bachelor’s degree is required. - Minimum requirement of one year of previously successful professional work experience in an area with strong similarities to development work, such as business development, sales, or higher education (one to three years of higher education fundraising and major gift experience preferred). - Able to work with a high degree of flexibility in a highly-collaborative, fast-paced, goal-oriented environment. - Adept at using social media, text, phone, and video conferencing. - A high degree of grit, resilience, and desire to make a difference. - Strong work ethic with a desire to continue to learn. - Entrepreneurial spirit and fearless approach to portfolio building and relationship development. - Willingness to step outside one’s comfort zone and embrace challenges. - Robust oral and written communication skills. - Excellent collaboration and organizational skills. - Exceptional interpersonal skills and readiness to engage donors and alumni. - Skilled at navigating and using databases, familiarity with CRM systems, and entering contact reports. - Ability to establish and maintain professional and effective working relationships inside and outside KU Endowment. - Ability to adapt to new procedures and technology. Development Officer – At least one year of professional experience in an area with strong similarities to development work. This may be substituted for a graduate degree. Associate Development Director – At least two years of professional experience in higher education/healthcare fundraising. This may be substituted for five or more years of professional experience in an area with strong similarities to development work. Major gift experience preferred. Development Director – At least five years of professional experience in higher education/healthcare fundraising. This may be substituted for seven or more years or professional experience in an area with strong similarities to development work. Major gift experience required. Must have success managing a diverse portfolio. Sr. Development Director - At least ten years of professional experience in higher education/healthcare fundraising. This may be substituted for ten or more years of professional experience in an area with strong similarities to development work. Major gift experience required. Must have success managing a diverse portfolio. What separates the best from the rest? - Self-Motivated: You’re a go-getter who takes initiative and drives projects forward with enthusiasm and determination. - Collaborative: You shine in a team setting. Whether with your colleagues, prospective donors, or campus partners, you’re always finding ways to combine efforts and maximize outcomes. - Master Communicator: You have a knack for articulating compelling stories and connecting with donors on a deep level. - Resilient: You stay positive and persistent, turning challenges into opportunities and never losing sight of the mission. - Unwavering Integrity: You build trust through honesty, transparency, and the highest ethical standards. - Growth Mindset: You embrace challenges, see setbacks as learning opportunities and consistently strive to grow in personal and professional endeavors. Physical Requirements: - A valid driver’s license. - Must have access to reliable transportation to travel between multiple locations for training, donor meetings, networking, events and/or work-related activities. - Must be able to respond quickly and effectively to directions and safety hazards. - This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office productivity machinery such as computers, keyboards and a mouse, laptops, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. - This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to move files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary. - The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). - The person in this position frequently communicates with donors, colleagues, students, and general public. Must be able to communicate with others effectively. - Physical effort/lifting up to 50 pounds. - Often, travel requirements can include the following: evenings, weekends, and out-of-town overnights as a regular part of the job. KU Endowment is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job as regulated by ADA. If you require accommodation for any part of the application process or during employment, please contact humanresources@kuendowment.org to discuss your needs. We’ve got you covered: KU Endowment offers a competitive salary with an excellent benefit package including: - 100% employer-paid pension plan - Health, dental, and vision insurance - 401(k) and Roth 401(k) matching program - Section 125 flexible benefits - Generous paid leave including holidays, personal and sick leave - Volunteer and community engagement opportunities - Paid Parental Leave - Life, AD&D, short- and long-term disability insurance - Legal & ID Theft protection - Critical Illness - Accident and Hospital Indemnity insurance - KU education assistance - Free parking Sounds good, right? What’s next? Please include your resume and cover letter when applying for this position on our website at https://www.kuendowment.org/careers. Questions regarding this vacancy may be addressed to: Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. Because of the sensitive nature of KU Endowment business and the importance of our reputation with donors, KU Endowment conducts a comprehensive review of applicants. By submitting your application, you authorize us to conduct reference checks and a review of available public information. Employment is contingent upon background and reference checks that KU Endowment finds acceptable.

Title: Product Business Anaylst, Marketing and Engagement Location: Lawrence, KS Job Type Full-time Description Product Business Analyst Department: Information Systems Reports to: Manager, DevOps Marketing Cloud/Engagement FLSA Status: Exempt The anticipated salary for this position starts at $76,900+ for the Analyst role. The final pay will be determined based on several factors, including qualifications, experience, education, and years within the job or industry, with a strong emphasis on maintaining internal equity. Who we are and what we’re about: KU Endowment is an independent, nonprofit organization and the official fundraising foundation for the University of Kansas. We partner with donors in providing philanthropic support to build a greater KU. As an employee of KU Endowment, you’ll witness firsthand the power of our donors’ generosity. You will join a talented and fun group of people who are inspired to help KU through the support of loyal alumni and friends. This support fuels excellence, enabling students and faculty to develop innovative programs and research that distinguish the university. We connect the philanthropic passions of donors with the needs of students, faculty and programs – and everyone benefits. People are engaged. Purpose is ignited. Lives are changed. What we are looking for: As KU Endowment continues to stabilize and optimize its advancement technology ecosystem, the Product Business Analyst – Marketing and Engagement position plays a critical role in translating advancement engagement priorities into clearly defined, actionable system development requirements across KU Endowment’s outreach platforms. An effective Business Analyst ensures stabilization and roadmap initiatives are rapidly scoped, prioritized, and documented so the product and engineering teams can deliver solutions that improve fundraising operations. This role will focus on engagement platforms like Salesforce Marketing Cloud and additional messaging tools that power donor and alumni outreach. The position also plays an important role in supporting scalable audience operations and engagement architecture across enterprise outreach systems. A successful Business Analyst will partner closely with advancement stakeholders to translate operational challenges into clearly defined user stories and acceptance criteria, to populate a backlog that enables faster delivery and reduced rework. The preferred Business Analyst candidate should bring advancement domain knowledge into daily collaboration with IS and the product team, ensuring roadmap initiatives are shaped by engagement best practices and aligned with the evolving strategic plan at KU Endowment. Reporting to the Manager, DevOps – Marketing Cloud/Engagement, this role ensures roadmap initiatives supporting alumni and donor communications, segmentation, and campaign operations are well-scoped and aligned with fundraising and engagement goals. This position partners closely with BrandComm, Donor Engagement, and other advancement services teams to translate outreach needs into scalable platform capabilities. The individual in this position is expected to embrace KU Endowment’s stated core values – collaboration, curiosity, empowerment, and excellence – and demonstrate support for them through professional interactions and activities. Hybrid Work Environment: Following the initial training period, this position offers a hybrid work schedule, with the flexibility to work remotely for part of the week. However, the role requires multiple days per week on-site at our Lawrence, KS office to ensure effective collaboration, team engagement, and alignment with organizational goals. What’s a typical day look like? · Collaborate with advancement stakeholders across the university ecosystem to gather and document requirements related to donor and alumni communications, audience segmentation, engagement journeys, and outreach operations. · Support the campaign and journey development lifecycle by translating outreach plans into documented requirements, audience logic, and system workflows. · Support audience data design, segmentation strategy, and campaign workflow development within enterprise engagement systems. · Work closely with the product and engineering teams to translate requirements into prioritized backlog items, ensuring roadmap initiatives are well-defined and aligned with strategic advancement objectives. · Translate business needs into functional specifications and wireframes that communicate clear expectations to technical and non-technical team members. · Conduct process analysis and workflow mapping to identify opportunities for system improvements, automation, or standardization across advancement operations. · Support system testing and validation, including execution of user acceptance testing (UAT), and documentation of results to ensure solutions meet defined acceptance criteria. · Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., CRM, advancement services, analytics, and marketing operations) to ensure engagement platforms integrate effectively with ecosystem platforms. · Provide tools and documentation to assist in training and onboarding efforts for new system features, reports, or tools. · Monitor performance of deployed solutions and recommend iterative improvements based on feedback, performance metrics, and evolving business needs. · Regular and reliable attendance is essential for this position. · Performs other duties as assigned. What’s required to be considered: · Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, Project Management, or related field (or equivalent professional experience). · 3+ years of business analysis experience supporting product, program or technology teams — preferably in fundraising, CRM, or higher education. · Demonstrated experience eliciting requirements and writing user stories and acceptance criteria. · Strong proficiency with documentation tools (e.g., Word, SnagIt, Microsoft Office Suite). · Excellent analytical and communication skills, including presenting technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Preferred Experience: · Working knowledge of agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban). · Prior experience in nonprofit advancement, or within a complex development ecosystem. · Experience working with marketing automation or engagement platforms such as Salesforce Marketing Cloud, HubSpot, Marketo or similar tools. · Familiarity with audience segmentation, campaign workflows, and marketing audience data structures. · Experience using Jira or similar product management tools to document requirements, manage backlogs, and support agile development workflows. What separates the best from the rest? · Capable of interpreting complex business processes and translating them into clear functional requirements and acceptance criteria. · Understands engagement platform concepts such as audience segmentation, journey orchestration, campaign automation, and message personalization. · Skilled at asking probing questions that clarify the “why” behind needs and uncovering assumptions. · Effective in leading discussions with business users and technical partners. · Communicates complex ideas clearly in both written and verbal formats to diverse audiences. · Understands agile principles and the flow of user stories, sprint planning, and backlog refinement. · Works collaboratively with the Product Owner to surface, prioritize, and detail user stories. · Sees patterns, identifies root causes, and proposes solutions that balance stakeholder needs with technical feasibility. · Thrives in iterative environments where requirements evolve with feedback and learning. · Ability to establish and maintain professional and effective working relationships inside and outside KU Endowment. · Ability to adapt to new procedures and technology. Physical Requirements: · A valid driver’s license. · Must have access to reliable transportation to travel between multiple locations for training and/or work-related activities. · Must be able to respond quickly and effectively to directions and safety hazards. · This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office productivity machinery such as computers, keyboards and a mouse, laptops, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. · This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to move files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary. · The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). · Must be able to communicate with others effectively. · Physical effort/lifting, such as sedentary- up to 10 pounds · Travel requirements are rare and can include the following, evenings, weekends, and out-of-town overnights as a regular part of the job. KU Endowment is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job as regulated by ADA. If you require accommodation for any part of the application process or during employment, please contact humanresources@kuendowment.org to discuss your needs. We’ve got you covered: KU Endowment offers a competitive salary with an excellent benefit package including: · 100% employer-paid pension plan · Health, dental, and vision insurance · 401(k) and Roth 401(k) matching program · Section 125 flexible benefits · Generous paid leave including holidays, personal and sick leave · Volunteer and community engagement opportunities · Paid Parental Leave · Life, AD&D, short- and long-term disability insurance · Legal & ID Theft Protection · Critical Illness · Accident and Hospital Indemnity insurance · KU education assistance · Free parking Sounds good, right? What’s next? Please include your resume and cover letter when applying for this position on our website at https://www.kuendowment.org/careers. Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. Because of the sensitive nature of KU Endowment business and the importance of our reputation with donors, KU Endowment conducts a comprehensive review of applicants. By submitting your application, you authorize us to conduct reference checks and a review of available public information. Employment is contingent upon background and reference checks that KU Endowment finds acceptable.