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MUSC Health · 1 month ago

Associate Director of Development, Hollings Cancer Center

Charleston

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

4+ years exp

The Medical University of South Carolina is dedicated to advancing healthcare and education, and they are seeking an Associate Director of Development to support fundraising strategies for the Hollings Cancer Center. This role involves managing donor relationships, executing engagement strategies, and collaborating with various stakeholders to align fundraising initiatives with institutional goals.

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Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of prospects and donors capable of making gifts of ($25,000+), ensuring strategic donor engagement through personalized cultivation, proposal development and participation in formal solicitations

Ensure long-term donor retention and satisfaction to support the implementation of strategic stewardship efforts

Assist in the coordination of engagement programs that strengthen relationships with alumni, donors, grateful patients, and advisory boards in support of long-term philanthropic goals

Collaborate with MUSC Foundation colleagues in Donor Experience, Planned Giving, Advancement Services, and Corporate/Foundation Relations, to drive coordinated fundraising efforts

Assist in the preparation and coordination of communication materials, proposals, and presentations in collaboration with faculty, clinical leadership, and the MUSC Foundation team

Works with the Senior Director of Development to fulfill tasks ensuring alignment with fundraising strategies and participates in professional growth opportunities that support overall development goals

Qualification

Fundraising strategiesMajor gifts cultivationDonor engagementFundraising databasesProposal developmentSound judgmentCommunication skillsTeam collaborationOrganizational skills

Required

A bachelor's degree or equivalent and 1 - 3 years of related professional experience, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience

Proven success in cultivating and securing major gifts ($10,000+)

Knowledge of fundraising strategies and donor cultivation techniques

Ability to engage effectively with high-level donors, institutional leaders, and key stakeholders

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong team interpersonal and team collaboration skills

Sound judgment, discretion, and ability to manage confidential information

Excellent organizational and project management skills

Proficiency in creating proposals and presentation materials

Willingness and ability to travel and work evenings/weekends as needed

Preferred

Bachelor's degree and more than three years of professional experience in fundraising or a closely related field, with a preference for experience in higher education, healthcare, or nonprofit settings involving direct donor or client engagement

Proficiency with fundraising databases (Raiser's Edge preferred)

Company

MUSC Health

MUSC Health provides health-care services through its patient- and family-centered care, education, research, and various partnerships. It is a sub-organization of Medical University of South Carolina.

Founded in 1824

Charleston, South Carolina, USA

10001+ employees