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Council moves director of development role in‑house and sets $1.3M annual fundraising target
Summary
Council adopted a job description to bring the director of development role into city payroll, making the position responsible for consolidated fundraising across the campus (Ignite, State STEM Hub, TCT/Salem Center) with a pro forma minimum annual target of $1,300,000 and a job classification range of $108,077.93–$143,413.63.
The council approved a job description to make the director of development position a city job rather than a foundation role and to consolidate fundraising for the campus — including Ignite, the State STEM Hub and TCT/Salem Center — under that position.
Staff said the position had previously been funded through the foundation but recommended bringing it into the city's payroll while continuing to use the same funding sources. "This will also transition into annual fundraising," the presenter said, describing a mix of capital and annual fundraising responsibilities. Another presenter stated the position would be expected to raise at least $1,300,000 annually "at a minimum" to support the campus pro forma.
Staff discussed hiring considerations, saying the preferred candidate is a University of Alabama employee and that hiring may preserve the candidate's current benefit structure. The job was described as classification grade 44 with a salary range of $108,077.93 to $143,413.63; staff explained an offer would be made by the department head to human resources and that approvals above step 1 would require mayoral or additional administrative sign‑off.
