Development Associate Director, International Relations

Mayo Clinic • Scottsdale, AZ

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About The Position

This position will develop and implement fundraising strategies and activities to carry forward the mission and vision of Mayo Clinic. The International Development Associate Director will qualify, cultivate, solicit and steward major gift prospects to align benefactor interests with the strategic priorities of the institution. The Development Associate Director will manage a portfolio of approximately 110 prospects with a primary focus on qualifying prospects and closing gifts of $500,000 to $2,000,000. For gift strategies of $2,000,000 or more, will partner with the appropriate Regional Manager (Sr. Director/Vice-Chair) to develop and implement strategies. Development professionals at Mayo Clinic are required to adhere to the "Donor Bill of Rights" and ethical standards set forth for the department and the institution.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree is required.
• Requires five years' experience in qualification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of benefactors with a demonstrated track record of securing gifts of $100,000+.
• Incumbent must be a self-motivated, self-directed and highly organized individual who will promote a productive, collegial workplace and be a professional ambassador for Mayo Clinic.
• Belief in the mission and strong ethical conduct is essential.
• This position requires the flexibility to work weekends and evenings when necessary.
• A valid driver's license and a good driving record are required, as is the ability to travel extensively on all forms of major public transportation.
• Requires excellent oral and written communications skills, a broad-based knowledge of fund development and the ability to work in a complex environment with multi-dimensional points of view.
• The incumbent must be able to work effectively in a consensus-style operation that expects and promotes teamwork.
• Must be comfortable with ambiguity.
• Must possess the ability to inspire trust and confidence and communicate effectively with internal and external audiences.
• The ability to work independently, manage multiple projects and maintain a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality is essential.
• Must be proficient in the use of information technology and management of database systems.
• The employee must live within a reasonable driving distance to the Phoenix campus.

Nice To Haves

• A Master's degree and/or fundraising certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement fundraising strategies and activities
• Qualify, cultivate, solicit and steward major gift prospects
• Manage a portfolio of approximately 110 prospects
• Focus on qualifying prospects and closing gifts of $500,000 to $2,000,000
• Partner with the appropriate Regional Manager for gift strategies of $2,000,000 or more
• Adhere to the "Donor Bill of Rights" and ethical standards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees