University of Louisville · 3 hours ago
Assistant Director, Philanthropy - Cancer Research
Louisville, KY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expThe University of Louisville is seeking an Assistant Director, Philanthropy for Cancer Research. This role involves cultivating long-term relationships with donors and coordinating fundraising efforts to support strategic initiatives within the university and hospital.
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Responsibilities
Manage a portfolio of individual prospects capable of making 5-6 figure gifts through the identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship cycles
Forge long-term relationships with these individuals to cultivate their interest in UofL and UofL Health
Solicit and secure major gifts to reach a minimum annual goal as determined by PAE leadership and will be no less than the performance standard minimum of $500,000 annually
Actively maintain a portfolio of major gift level prospects, particularly where there are multiple complex university and hospital relationships and the opportunity exists to have system-wide impact that requires thoughtful, experienced, prospect management
Work closely with Prospect Management and Development, hospital leadership, grateful patients, faculty, researchers, and volunteers to identify and create cultivation strategies for new high-wealth prospects
Manage the process & prospects through qualifying visits, cultivation initiatives, and the solicitation process that aligns with financial capacity, securing the commitment and stewarding current donors
Interface regularly with hospital and academic leadership, staff, and colleagues to prepare for prospect meetings and other solicitations
Record moves management into the CRM database to track engagement with donors
Oversee the preparation of funding proposals, talking points and scripts, assessments of potential support, briefings, gift agreements, endowments, and stewardship reports for assigned prospects
Ensure that all interested parties are involved in key efforts focused on specific prospects
Promote deferred giving and have an understanding and expertise in deferred vehicles and the role they can play in supporting visionary gifts
Advise key university and hospital leaders on opportunities for their involvement with specific fundraising and engagement events and initiatives with top prospects
Provide assistance to university and hospital leadership in direct solicitations and interactions with donor prospects
Travel to meet with donors/prospects and execute strategic moves
Occasional work on nights and weekends will be required to attend events in support of the unit initiatives as well as to complete tasks
Occasional in-state and regional travel may be required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Manage a portfolio of individual prospects capable of making 5-6 figure gifts through the identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship cycles
Solicit and secure major gifts to reach a minimum annual goal as determined by PAE leadership and will be no less than the performance standard minimum of $500,000 annually
Actively maintain a portfolio of major gift level prospects, particularly where there are multiple complex university and hospital relationships and the opportunity exists to have system-wide impact that requires thoughtful, experienced, prospect management
Work closely with Prospect Management and Development, hospital leadership, grateful patients, faculty, researchers, and volunteers to identify and create cultivation strategies for new high-wealth prospects
Manage the process & prospects through qualifying visits, cultivation initiatives, and the solicitation process that aligns with financial capacity, securing the commitment and stewarding current donors
Interface regularly with hospital and academic leadership, staff, and colleagues to prepare for prospect meetings and other solicitations
Record moves management into the CRM database to track engagement with donors
Oversee the preparation of funding proposals, talking points and scripts, assessments of potential support, briefings, gift agreements, endowments, and stewardship reports for assigned prospects
Ensure that all interested parties are involved in key efforts focused on specific prospects
Promote deferred giving and have an understanding and expertise in deferred vehicles and the role they can play in supporting visionary gifts
Advise key university and hospital leaders on opportunities for their involvement with specific fundraising and engagement events and initiatives with top prospects
Provide assistance to university and hospital leadership in direct solicitations and interactions with donor prospects
Travel to meet with donors/prospects and execute strategic moves
Occasional work on nights and weekends will be required to attend events in support of the unit initiatives as well as to complete tasks
Occasional in-state and regional travel may be required
This is an in-person position
Clear and effective written and oral communication and presentation skills, including individual and large groups
Ability to assess risk combined with a willingness to take calculated risks
A tolerance for the inevitable ambiguity that typifies an academic-medical hospital system and university
Proven ability to drive performance and execute for results; strategic and agile thinker to develop opportunities and strategies for organizational success toward objectives
High integrity, judgement, and courage of convictions
Maintain self-awareness, understanding the impact of self on others
Strong evidence of ability to function in an environment of complexity, uncertainty, and change management
Natural sense of curiosity regarding individuals and industry, with a skill to uncover connections, networks, and interests
Please include a cover letter with your resume
Preferred
2-3 years of prior work experience in a related field
Benefits
The University of Louisville has an exceptional benefits package; to learn more about our benefits please visit here
Company
University of Louisville
The University of Louisville is a state supported research university located in Kentucky's largest metropolitan area.
Founded in 1798Louisville, Kentucky, USA
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Melisa Adkins, EJD, MBA, BSN, RN
Chief Executive Officer- UofL Health- Mary & Elizabeth w/oversight of Peace & South Hospitals
In K. Kim
Co-Director, Co-Founder, Center for Health Process Innovation (CHPI)
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