UVA External Relations ยท 1 day ago
Director of Development, Neurosciences
Charlottesville Area
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
8+ years expUVA External Relations is seeking a highly qualified candidate for the role of Director of Development, Neurosciences. The Director will maximize fundraising support for neuroscience research, clinical care programs, and education through partnerships with various stakeholders, including faculty, healthcare providers, and community members.
Non-profit Organization Management
Hiring Manager
J. Ann Walker
Responsibilities
Serve as the lead fundraiser for the neurosciences, managing a portfolio of principal and major gift donors and prospects. Identify, cultivate, solicit and steward these individuals in support of the mission and priorities of program leadership
Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy for the neurosciences in the areas of patient care, research, education and community support missions from multiple prospect populations including patient families, community members, UVA friends and alumni, and beyond
Manage a team of neurosciences colleagues (with potential for expansion to meet organizational needs in the future), including one frontline fundraising role, as well as a development administrative support role
Evaluate HIPAA-compliant patient data for physicians in assigned programs and identify potential major gift prospects for further research and cultivation. Ensure discipline around patient philanthropy processes for self and team
Create and implement a transparent and intentional donor strategy to move prospective donors along the development continuum. Cultivate new and existing donors to higher levels of support for the Departments of Neurology, Neurosurgery, Neuroscience, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences programs, research and care of patients
Collaborate with UVA Health Development Office (UVAHD) colleagues to assure alignment and synergy in fundraising efforts. Work in tandem and in a donor-centric manner to advance UVA Health broadly, alongside the neurosciences. Serve as a key member of the UVAHD Cabinet
Establish a consistent leadership presence within assigned departments and programs, to build faculty and staff partnerships and promote a culture of philanthropy
Provide effective and ongoing training for faculty and staff about philanthropic principles and tactics. Coach faculty and staff so that they are well prepared to positively impact development activities and prospect/donor relationships
Develop and maintain an informed layperson's understanding of the science behind research and care in assigned programs. Act as a translator and synthesizer of ideas when needed to enhance communication between faculty and prospects/donors
Build and strengthen relationships with UVA neurosciences leadership and key stakeholders, including, but not limited to: Department Chairs and Division Chiefs in Neurology, Neurosurgery, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Neuroscience; UVA neuroscience program leaders; neurosciences administrative leadership
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
At least eight years of experience frontline, major gift fundraising in a healthcare setting or academic medical setting
Demonstrated success in health fundraising and managing relationships with high-net worth individuals
Excellent leadership and management skills, including the ability to successfully navigate and deliver results in a complex environment
A high degree of personal integrity and ability to keep the big picture in focus while attending to the small details
Experience using data to evaluate and plan
Superb oral and written communication skills
Ability to travel domestically with occasional evening and weekend work
Valid Driver's License
Must have a command of cultural and political sensitivity and value and embrace cultural and social differences
Preferred
Master's Degree
More than eight years of frontline fundraising experience as a senior gift officer in academic medicine
Prior experience staffing senior leaders and volunteers in a complex, matrixed organization
Track record of demonstrating a high degree of initiative, flexibility and will have the skills to shape and be shaped by an evolving fundraising initiative
Experience in developing strategic fundraising plans with ambitious targets and delivering results
Preference will be given to applicants with previous management experience in a leadership role in academic medicine fundraising
Proficiency using CRM databases
Company
UVA External Relations
External Relations at UVA encompasses a broad range of pan-University initiatives, including philanthropy, engagement, principal relationship development, corporate and foundation relations, and state government relations, providing operational and administrative services in support of these initiatives.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase