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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: Corporate Communications Lead - Executive Visibility & Thought Leadership Location: Northbrook United States Job Description: Chicago or Northbrook, Illinois, United States (Hybrid 3 Days a Week On-Site) At UL Solutions, you'll have the opportunity to work for a safer world, using your corporate communications experience and expertise to elevate the external profile of a global leader in the testing, inspection, and certification industry. We are hiring a Corporate Communications Lead, Executive Visibility & Thought Leadership, reporting to the Director of Executive and Business Communications. This role drives proactive external visibility for senior business leaders by translating complex technical topics related to global megatrends (energy transition/electrification, AI/digitalization and sustainability) into high-impact thought leadership, executive positioning and engagement opportunities. The Corporate Communications Lead will also manage select internal communications for the business, providing strategic counsel and communications support for business- or enterprise-wide change-management and business-transformation programs. The ideal candidate is a seasoned and versatile communications professional and writer with experience in corporate media relations, executive communications and speechwriting, social media strategies, and internal corporate communications. A journalism background is a plus but not required. In-house corporate communications experience is essential. This position enables senior leaders to engage effectively with customers, industry, government, and academic audiences across key business verticals. This hybrid role requires working from the office three days per week. - Proven experience supporting senior leaders (VP/SVP/EVP or equivalent) with executive communications, thought leadership or external visibility programs. - Ability to synthesize complex technical subject matter into concise, externally relevant messages for diverse audiences. - Excellent writing and editing skills across executive communications formats (e.g., speeches, talking points, briefing documents, social media posts, etc.). - Sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive topics. - Ability to operate independently in a fast‑paced, matrixed environment. - 7+ years of corporate communications experience. - Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Business, or a related field. What you'll experience working for ULS UL Solutions has been pioneering change since 1894 and we're still leading the way. From day one, we've blazed a trail protecting the planet and everyone on it. Our teams have influenced billions of products, plus services, software offerings and more. We break things, burn things and blow things up. All in the name of safety science. That's where you come in - because none of it could happen without you. It takes passion to protect people, problem-solving to safeguard personal data and conviction to make the world a more sustainable place. It takes bold ideas and brilliant minds to build a better world for future generations across the globe. This is more than a job. It's a calling. A passion to use our expertise and play our part in creating a more secure, sustainable world today - and tomorrow. As a member of our safety science community, you'll use your ideas, your energy and your ambition to innovate, challenge and ultimately, help create a safer world. Everyone here is unique. But we're also a global community, working together to help create a safer world. Join UL Solutions and you can connect with the brightest minds in the business, all bringing their distinct perspectives and diverse backgrounds together to deliver real change. Empowering our customers to keep the world safe means thinking ahead. It means investing in training and empowering our people to learn and innovate. At UL Solutions, we help build a better future - one where everyone benefits. Total Rewards: We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. The estimated salary range for this position is $120,000 to $150,000 and is based on multiple factors, including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, as well as other factors. This position is eligible for annual bonus compensation with a target payout of 20% of the base salary. This position also provides health benefits such as medical, dental and vision; wellness benefits such as mental and financial health; and retirement savings (401K) commensurate with the standard rewards offered in each individual location or country. We also provide full-time employees with paid time off including vacation (15 days), holiday including floating holidays (12 days) and sick time off (72 hours). - Proven experience supporting senior leaders (VP/SVP/EVP or equivalent) with executive communications, thought leadership or external visibility programs. - Ability to synthesize complex technical subject matter into concise, externally relevant messages for diverse audiences. - Excellent writing and editing skills across executive communications formats (e.g., speeches, talking points, briefing documents, social media posts, etc.). - Sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive topics. - Ability to operate independently in a fast‑paced, matrixed environment. - 7+ years of corporate communications experience. - Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Business, or a related field. What you'll experience working for ULS UL Solutions has been pioneering change since 1894 and we're still leading the way. From day one, we've blazed a trail protecting the planet and everyone on it. Our teams have influenced billions of products, plus services, software offerings and more. We break things, burn things and blow things up. All in the name of safety science. That's where you come in - because none of it could happen without you. It takes passion to protect people, problem-solving to safeguard personal data and conviction to make the world a more sustainable place. It takes bold ideas and brilliant minds to build a better world for future generations across the globe. This is more than a job. It's a calling. A passion to use our expertise and play our part in creating a more secure, sustainable world today - and tomorrow. As a member of our safety science community, you'll use your ideas, your energy and your ambition to innovate, challenge and ultimately, help create a safer world. Everyone here is unique. But we're also a global community, working together to help create a safer world. Join UL Solutions and you can connect with the brightest minds in the business, all bringing their distinct perspectives and diverse backgrounds together to deliver real change. Empowering our customers to keep the world safe means thinking ahead. It means investing in training and empowering our people to learn and innovate. At UL Solutions, we help build a better future - one where everyone benefits. Join UL Solutions to be at the center of safety. To learn more about us and the work we do, visit UL.com Total Rewards: We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. The estimated salary range for this position is $120,000 to $150,000 and is based on multiple factors, including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, as well as other factors. This position is eligible for annual bonus compensation with a target payout of 20% of the base salary. This position also provides health benefits such as medical, dental and vision; wellness benefits such as mental and financial health; and retirement savings (401K) commensurate with the standard rewards offered in each individual location or country. We also provide full-time employees with paid time off including vacation (15 days), holiday including floating holidays (12 days) and sick time off (72 hours). - Lead executive visibility programs for senior business leaders and technical experts, including media placements and speaking engagements aligned to priority verticals. - Develop message architecture and storylines that translate business priorities and technical content into clear, credible external narratives. - Develop executive briefings, talk tracks, interview preparation materials and other assets that ensure leaders are ready, confident and message‑aligned. - Collaborate closely with Corporate Communications' agency partner to support external thought‑leadership opportunities tied to business priorities. - Partner with contributed‑content team to support development of bylined articles and trade‑media thought leadership. - Coordinate with External Communications to ensure engagements, materials and messaging are consistent with outreach plans and approved guidance. - Use established decision-making and escalation guidelines to determine when activities can proceed and when additional leadership alignment is required. - Track and report on executive visibility activity and outcomes in support of monthly vertical updates.

Assist in executing communication activities across multiple channels, maintain content workflows, prepare and proofread materials, and coordinate approval processes to ensure alignment with standards and timelines.