JOB DESCRIPTION: Leads, 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 major unit/school. 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. Develops 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. Develops and oversees 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. Enforces 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 a team of professionals that may include alumni engagement, advancement, and support staff. Manages the administrative operations of the school/unit advancement office and respective budgets. Performs related responsibilities as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree and eight years of experience in fundraising with management or leadership experience. |
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