Senior Associate Director of Development - Woodruff Health Sciences

Emory University•Atlanta, GA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Division of Advancement and Alumni Engagement at Emory University and Health Systems is seeking two Senior Associate Directors of Development for the Woodruff Health Sciences Center. This role is part of the Healthcare team, which partners with Emory Healthcare and related clinical programs to strengthen philanthropic support, deepen donor engagement, and advance strategic fundraising priorities. The team collaborates with healthcare leaders, physicians, grateful patients, alumni, and donors to build meaningful relationships and secure resources that enhance healthcare delivery and improve outcomes. This position will report to a Managing Director of Development - Woodruff Health Sciences Center.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and four years of experience in fundraising or related field OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Advanced knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office Suite, mass email applications, database and project management software, and CRM systems.
Strong 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.
Residency in the state of GA.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a lead solicitor closing gifts between $10,000 - $100,000+ from donors and prospects.
Prior experience working with comprehensive campaigns, alumni and constituent engagement, grateful patient fundraising, or a matrix academic health setting.

Responsibilities

Coordinates, directs, and implements strategies for identifying, cultivating, and successfully soliciting individuals and/or families for gifts between $25K - $100K to support a department, school, or unit.
Solicits gifts of $25K - $100K 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 with current and prospective donors, alumni, and volunteers to support programs and priorities.
May partner with faculty to align priorities of the school/unit with donor goals/interests.
May work with central advancement offices or other development officers on qualification, cultivation, and stewardship of prospects to build a pipeline toward major gifts.
May write or assist others in writing communication materials directed at donors.
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.
Performs related responsibilities as required.
Meet individual metrics for donor meetings, qualification outcomes, solicitations, dollars raised and stewardship.
Work collaboratively with physicians or other clinical leaders on strategy to appropriately cultivate and steward donors and prospects.
Collaborate with Development Officers across Woodruff Health Sciences teams to ensure donor intent is fulfilled.
Represent the department, school/unit, division, or University.