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Director of Development - Regional Advancement

Employer
Emory University
Location
San Francisco, California
Closing date
Mar 7, 2021

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Focus Areas
Education
Job Function
Development / Fundraising
Position Type
Full Time
Degree Level
Bachelors
Experience Level
Professional

Job Details

Department Summary

The Regional Advancement team keeps alumni, friends, constituents and organizations informed about Emory’s work both on campus and out in the world. These fundraisers work to strengthen Emory's donor relationships and presence in key constituent markets. This position will report to the Senior Director of Development.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Directs and implements strategies for identifying, cultivating, and successfully soliciting individuals for gifts of ($100K - $1M) to support educational and research programs for a department, school, or unit. Solicits gifts of ($100K - $1M) 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 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. 

ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS

In addition to the duties outlined above, the Director I may be required to:

  • Meet division metrics for visit preparation, qualification, contact reports, visits, referrals, and accurate coding using the CRM system.
  • Represent the department, school/unit, division, or University.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A bachelor's degree and five years of experience in higher education, development, fundraising, healthcare, or equivalent experience in a non-profit institution.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Successful candidates will possess experience as lead solicitor, closing gifts between ($25,000 - $100,000) from prospects. Prior experience working with comprehensive campaigns, 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.

Company

About Emory University

 Emory employees are part of a community that values diversity, education, training, and personal development. Creativity is valued, and innovative ideas are rewarded. We invite you to share in a unique culture of education, research, and health care.

 Located just 15 minutes from downtown Atlanta in the tree-lined suburban neighborhood of Druid Hills, Emory University is positioned along the Clifton Corridor, where the U.S. Centers for Disease Control also resides.

 Emory University, one of Atlanta's largest private employers, employs more than 11,000 staff and faculty to support the University's 11,300 students and its nine major academic divisions, numerous centers for advanced study, and a host of prestigious affiliated institutions.

 Emory is among the top 20 universities in the country and is internationally recognized for its academics, groundbreaking research and technological advances with staff, faculty, and students, representing all regions of the United States and more than 100 foreign nations.

 Founded by the Methodist Church in 1836, Emory University is currently led by President Claire E. Sterk. More information about Emory, its administration, academics, and campus community may be found at www.emory.edu.

Company info
Telephone
404.727.0000
Location
Emory University
Atlanta
GA
30322
US

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