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Emory University · 3 weeks ago

Managing Director of Development - Woodruff Health Sciences Center - Clinical Programs

Atlanta, GA

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

7+ years exp

Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. They are currently seeking a Managing Director of Development - Clinical Programs to lead fundraising efforts and build relationships with potential donors to support education, patient care, and research programs.

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Responsibilities

Develops and implements strategies for identifying, cultivating, and successfully soliciting individuals, corporations, and foundations for gifts of $100K - $5M to support education, patient care, and research programs for a department, school, or unit

Solicits gifts of $100K - $5M+ 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 in support of strategic priorities

May develop school/unit strategic planning and goal setting

Builds relationships among prospective donors, alumni, and volunteers to support programs and priorities

Builds relationships with faculty, administrators, deans, and division/University leadership to develop, interpret, and align priorities of the school/unit with donor goals/interests

Partners with central advancement offices to ensure that potential gift prospects are properly qualified, cultivated, and stewarded

May develop and oversee writing/production of appropriate fundraising materials including, but not limited to, case statements, brochures, solicitation letters, gift proposals, appreciation letters, donor reports, and campaign status reports

Ensures the maintenance of 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

Manages support and professional staff

May manage the operations of the department/program and budgets

Performs related responsibilities as required

Meet individual metrics for donor meetings, qualification outcomes, solicitations, dollars raised and stewardship

Liaison with Emory Healthcare/Medicine leadership faculty and executive administrators to understand and articulate Emory Healthcare and School of Medicine’s top current and burgeoning philanthropic priorities

Communicate in ways that are donor-centric, while furthering the mission of Emory

Qualification

Fundraising experienceLead solicitor experienceCRM systemsMicrosoft Office SuiteProject management softwareInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsLeadership skills

Required

Bachelor's degree and seven years of experience in fundraising or related field

Preferred

Successful candidates will possess experience as lead solicitor, closing gifts of $100K - $5M+ from prospects

Prior experience working with comprehensive campaigns, alumni engagement, or 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

Capacity to lead and develop a team's skills through effective feedback and coaching, motivating and empowering colleagues while being institutionally minded, strategic, and impactful

Prior experience managing others