Director of Development - Woodruff Health Sciences Center

divh2Discover Your Career at Emory University/h2pEmory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community./ph3Directors Of Development/h3pThe 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 Emorys mission to serve humanity. We are currently seeking multiple Directors of Development./ppThe Woodruff Health Sciences Center (WHSC) Fundraising Department advances the Centers tripartite mission of education, research, and clinical care through integrated fundraising and engagement. The Department is comprised of six teams that include: Brain Health; Clinical-Research-Alumni Programs for Emory School of Medicine; Hospital Programs; Winship Cancer Institute; Nell Hodgson School of Nursing; and Rollins School Of Public Health. Due to planned growth, we are hiring for multiple clinical grateful-patient fundraising and alumni fundraising roles for Brain Health; Clinical-Research-Alumni Programs for Emory School of Medicine; Hospital Programs; and Winship Cancer Institute. Positions report within a structure that ranges from Managing Director of Development to Assistant Vice President of Development Woodruff Health Sciences./ppKey Responsibilities:/pulliDirects 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./liliSolicits gifts of $100K - $5M in support of the school/unit./liliManages a portfolio of prospects through an active schedule of solicitation, cultivation, and stewardship calls to donors and new prospects./liliBuilds relationships among prospective donors, alumni, and volunteers to support programs and priorities./liliPartners with faculty and administrators to align priorities of the school/unit with donor goals/interests./liliWorks with central advancement offices to ensure that potential gift prospects are properly qualified, cultivated, and stewarded./liliMay 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./liliMaintains information on selected donors and prospects including contact reports in CRM system./liliCommunicates in ways that are donor-centric, while furthering the mission of Emory./liliTravels to meet with donors as needed./liliMay supervise staff./liliMay manage a budget./liliPerforms related responsibilities as required./li/ulpAdditional Job Details:/pulliMeet or exceed division metrics for Meetings, qualifications, solicitations, dollars raised (using a generous shared credit methodology), stewardship touchpoints, referrals, and accurate CRM coding./liliDevelop and execute board management strategies to leverage alumni and non-alumni healthcare-related advisory boards and foster a culture of philanthropy./liliCollaborate with Advancement and Alumni Engagement (AAE) central partners to ensure alignment with division policies, standards, and best practices./liliPartners with school and unit-based business offices to ensure timely and accurate fund management./liliRepresent the department, school/unit, division, or University at meetings, events, and other donor engagements./liliThis position requires coming in person two days a week./li/ulpMinimum Qualifications:/pulliA bachelors degree and five years of experience in fundraising or related field./li/ulpPreferred Qualifications:/pulliSuccessful candidates will possess experience as lead solicitor, closing gifts of $100,000 - $5M from prospects./liliPrior experience working with comprehensive campaigns, grateful patient fundraising, alumni engagement, or in a university setting./liliExperience working with various technologies including advanced knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office Suite, mass email applications, database and project management software, and CRM systems./liliStrong 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./liliThe ability to work independently as well as collaboratively to achieve goals with a commitment to delivering exceptional customer service./liliStrong written and verbal communication skills as well as effective presentation skills./liliFlexibility to accommodate changing priorities and deadlines./liliPossess a high level of professionalism and commitment to confidentiality with sound judgment and discretion./li/ulpNote: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs. Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee./ph3Additional Details/h3pEmory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD)./ppEmory University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at 404-727-9877 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). Please note that one weeks advance notice is preferred./p/div