Director of Development - Woodruff Health Sciences Center

Emory•Atlanta, GA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Division of Advancement and Alumni Engagement utilizes resources, technology, and business for the purpose of constituent engagement, donor research and solicitation, and stewardship throughout Emory University and Health Systems. Our mission is to inspire and steward meaningful, lasting relationships that elevate engagement and giving to fulfill Emory’s mission to serve humanity. We are currently seeking multiple Director's of Development. The Woodruff Health Sciences Center department in the division of Advancement and Alumni Engagement advances the Center’s tripartite mission of education, research, and clinical care through integrated fundraising and engagement. We are hiring for the following teams: Clinical Programs - The ideal candidate will have a strong background in clinical grateful-patient fundraising. Alumni Programs - The ideal candidate will have a strong background in alumni fundraising for School of Medicine Alumni.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree and five years of experience in fundraising or related field.

Nice To Haves

Successful candidates will possess experience as lead solicitor, closing gifts of $100,000 - $5M from prospects.
Prior experience working with comprehensive campaigns, grateful patient fundraising, alumni engagement, or in a university setting.
Experience working with various technologies including advanced knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office Suite, mass email applications, database and project management software, and CRM systems.
Strong leadership, interpersonal, organizational, problem-solving skills with attention to detail, the ability to work with ambiguity, navigate a complex work environment, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
The ability to work independently as well as collaboratively to achieve goals with a commitment to delivering exceptional customer service.
Strong written and verbal communication skills as well as effective presentation skills.
Flexibility to accommodate changing priorities and deadlines.
Possess a high level of professionalism and commitment to confidentiality with sound judgment and discretion.

Responsibilities

Directs and implements strategies for identifying, cultivating, and successfully soliciting individuals for gifts of $100K - $5M to support education, patient care, and research programs for a department, school, or unit.
Solicits gifts of $100K - $5M in support of the school/unit.
Manages a portfolio of prospects through an active schedule of solicitation, cultivation, and stewardship calls to donors and new prospects.
Builds relationships among prospective donors, alumni, and volunteers to support programs and priorities.
Partners with faculty and administrators to align priorities of the school/unit with donor goals/interests.
Works with central advancement offices to ensure that potential gift prospects are properly qualified, cultivated, and stewarded.
May coordinate or write/produce appropriate fundraising materials including, but not limited to, case statements, brochures, solicitation letters, gift proposals, appreciation letters, donor reports, and campaign status reports.
Maintains information on selected donors and prospects including contact reports in CRM system.
Communicates in ways that are donor-centric, while furthering the mission of Emory.
Travels to meet with donors as needed.
May supervise staff.
May manage a budget.
Performs related responsibilities as required.
Meet or exceed division metrics for Meetings, qualifications, solicitations, dollars raised (using a generous shared credit methodology), stewardship touchpoints, referrals, and accurate CRM coding.
Develop and execute board management strategies to leverage alumni and non-alumni healthcare-related advisory boards and foster a culture of philanthropy.
Collaborate with Advancement and Alumni Engagement (AAE) central partners to ensure alignment with division policies, standards, and best practices.
Partners with school and unit-based business offices to ensure timely and accurate fund management.
Represent the department, school/unit, division, or University at meetings, events, and other donor engagements.