Association Director – Development and Stakeholder Engagement

University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture

Associate Director for Stakeholder Engagement in Division of Agriculture promoting philanthropic priorities through donor cultivation and stakeholder engagement. Collaborating closely with UADA leadership and partners.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeLittle Rock • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist in the development and execution of fundraising and stakeholder engagement strategies that support Division priorities.
Manage a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors and develop individualized cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship plans.
Conduct donor visits and stakeholder meetings independently and in partnership with Division leadership, the Director, and Unit Heads.
Identify, research, qualify, and cultivate prospective donors, foundations, corporations, and other funding partners.
Participate directly in fundraising solicitations and gift discussions.
Prepare proposals, gift agreements, briefing materials, presentations, donor correspondence, and reports.
Coordinate donor stewardship activities, including acknowledgments, impact reporting, donor recognition, and ongoing engagement.
Schedule and coordinate donor meetings, cultivation activities, travel, and related logistics.
Plan and support fundraising events, donor recognition programs, and stakeholder engagement activities.
Maintain accurate records of donor interactions, fundraising activities, and prospect management within the Division's constituent relationship management systems.
Collaborate with Division leadership, faculty, and staff to identify funding opportunities and develop compelling cases for support.
Respond to inquiries regarding philanthropic opportunities and stakeholder engagement initiatives.
Assist with capital campaigns, strategic fundraising initiatives, and special projects as assigned.
Represent the Division professionally with donors, elected officials, industry leaders, foundations, alumni, and other external stakeholders.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
Three years of professional experience in fundraising, development, external relations, sales, customer service, stakeholder engagement, or a closely related field.
Experience cultivating and maintaining relationships with donors, stakeholders, clients, or external partners.
Experience working with advisory boards or stakeholder groups.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications.
Understanding of fundraising principles, donor engagement strategies, and development operations.
Preferred Qualifications: Three years of experience in higher education, nonprofit, or advancement fundraising.
Three years of experience managing donor, customer, or stakeholder relationships.
Three years of experience writing professional correspondence, proposals, reports, or donor communications.
Three years of experience planning, coordinating, or supporting special events.
Three years of experience working with a constituent relationship management (CRM) platform or donor database.
Experience using Workday Enterprise Management Cloud.
Experience working in fundraising, development, or external relations within Arkansas.
Familiarity with agricultural, educational, research, or public-service organizations.

Benefits

Comp & perks

VIBRANT WORK ENVIRONMENT
WORKPLACE CULTURE THAT PROMOTES A HEALTHY WORK-LIFE BALANCE

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Hard Skills & Tools

Fundraising PrinciplesDonor Engagement StrategiesProfessional Correspondence WritingProposal DevelopmentImpact Reporting

Soft Skills

Stakeholder EngagementCollaborationCommunication