University of Mississippi Medical Center · 1 month ago
Development Liaison - Office of Development
Jackson, MS
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expThe University of Mississippi Medical Center is seeking a Development Liaison to assist in soliciting financial support to achieve fundraising goals. The role involves working with individuals, corporations, and foundations to secure gifts and coordinate development efforts with various stakeholders.
EducationHealth CareMedical
Responsibilities
Assists the major gifts officer in working with individuals, corporations and foundations soliciting/raising major, principal and deferred gifts. Coordinates meetings and events between major gifts officer and donors
Designs, coordinates, and conducts fundraising and marketing support related programs for UMMC as assigned by the chief development officer (CDO)
Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with donors, department leaders, physicians, researchers, management and other key personnel to understand needs and engage them in the development process
Plans, executes and/or attends fundraising-related (institutional advancement) events for UMMC
Plans, executes and/or attends fundraising-related (institutional advancement) events for the mind center and UMMC
Assists with building and maintaining a development program and supporting database of prospective donor names and related information (including tracking and recording donor activity in a donor management system), and accurately reporting achievement of established charitable fundraising goals
Develops and proposes strategies for solicitation acquisition of major gifts, including: determining the appropriate amount of interaction and ongoing relationships with a prospect/donor; recommending specific purposes and levels of gifts; identifying those who should be involved in that donor relationship and cultivation; and assuring that relationships progress to solicitation in a timely manner
Drafts and executes communications with donors through cultivation letters, solicitation letters, thank you notes, proposals, case statements, phone calls, meetings, etc, for the purpose of strategically communicating and informing donors
Furthers her/his education in advancement related topics (planned giving, etc.) Including maintaining appropriate professional affiliations and publication subscriptions
Collaborates with the executive and event committees to plan and orchestrate special fundraising events
The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of experience in fundraising, sales, marketing, public relations, or business
Outstanding organizational and time management skills
Computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft office products and the ability to learn new database systems
Excellent communication skills including both verbal and written skills, including the ability to formulate clear letters and memos
Deadline driven, with a commitment to excellent customer service and the ability to independently drive projects with multiple stakeholders
Ability to think critically and maintain confidentiality on behalf of philanthropic donors and medical center colleagues
Understanding of online giving, internet communication and social media and its applicability to fundraising
Basic knowledge of fundraising strategies, direct mail, online giving, events, and coordination and development of annual giving programs
Understanding of institutional programs and strategic initiatives and the ability to accurately pair institutional priorities with those of the prospective donor
Preferred
Master's degree
Company
University of Mississippi Medical Center
University of Mississippi Medical Center is a school in Jackson. It is a sub-organization of University of Mississippi.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
University of Mississippi Medical Center has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (96)
2024 (66)
2023 (63)
2022 (107)
2021 (55)
2020 (65)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$37M2013-08-22Debt Financing· $37M
Leadership Team
Britt Crewse
Chief Executive Officer - Adult Hospitals
Dodie McElmurray
Chief Executive Officer- Community Hospitals
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