Please submit a cover letter with your resume and application to be considered for this role.

What We Seek:

The UNM Foundation is recruiting for a Director of Development for our Grateful Patient & Family Program. The Director of Development, Grateful Patient & Family Program is responsible for employing development strategies to continuously increase the philanthropic support of Grateful Patients, family, and friends to the University of New Mexico (UNM). The Grateful Patient and Family program consists of various fundraising strategies including, but not limited to face-to-face engagements, telemarketing, direct mail, and email communications resulting in donor pipeline and major gift growth for the university.

The minimum education and experience required:

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution; master’s degree preferred.
• Five (5) or more years’ experience and proven success in major gift fundraising; preference in higher education healthcare/health science center and GPF programming.

Compensation Salary Range:

The expected salary for this position is $80,000 - $105,000. This range is an estimate, and the final salary will be determined based on the selected candidate’s experience and qualifications, consideration of any approved geographic salary differential, and alignment with internal equity guidelines to ensure consistency across similar roles.

Why Join the Foundation:

The UNM Foundation is a diverse, inclusive, and mission-driven community dedicated to advancing the University’s impact through research, education, and service. Our staff collaborate with passionate development professionals and enjoy competitive benefits, including healthcare, professional development, flexible paid leave, paid holidays, wellness programs, and strong retirement contributions. We value diverse perspectives and unique experiences, fostering a welcoming environment where you can make a lasting difference in New Mexico and beyond.

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Business Hours:

• Monday through Friday
• Operating Hours from 8:00am – 5pm (MST)
• Weekend availability for some positions

Work Location:

700 Lomas Blvd. NE, Two Woodward Center, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Accessibility:

The University of New Mexico Foundation is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. If you are interested in applying for employment with us and need special assistance or accommodation to use our website or to apply for a position, please contact Robert Moreno, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources Generalist, at (505)-313-7657.

The University of New Mexico Foundation participates in E-Verify+ and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship decisions are based on job requirements, business needs, and applicable law.