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Pay Range Minimum
Job Code:
 FD11
Hourly:
 $44.38
FLSA*:
 Exempt
Monthly:
 $7,691.67
Grade:
 238
Annually:
 $92,300

*This is an Exempt position. Employees in this position are paid a salary on a monthly basis and are not eligible to receive overtime pay.
JOB DESCRIPTION: Creates and implements strategies for managing foundation and corporate prospects and soliciting them for major and transformational gifts. Leads this process with school/unit Development Directors, Deans, Faculty, and University Leadership. Partners with advancement officers, faculty, and Emory University and Emory Healthcare leadership to drive enterprise-wide efforts to increase philanthropic support from foundations and corporations, corporate executive and employee engagement, economic development and entrepreneurship, research collaborations, and corporate student engagement. Proactively identifies, stewards, and cultivates an active portfolio of foundation and corporate prospects on behalf of a school/unit. Stays apprised of industry best practices. Develops and negotiates school/unit programmatic project ideas for funding consideration aligning school/unit needs with foundation and corporate goals/interests. Leads meetings and partnerships between prospects, schools/unit and central Foundation and Corporate Relations offices. Serves as primary liaison between school/unit and central Foundation and Corporate Relations offices. Writes/prepares complex proposals for submission to prospects. Stays abreast of complex application or solicitation requirements. Writes, reviews, and edits letters, briefings, and other fundraising materials. Communicates and negotiates ideas in ways that are donor-centric, while also beneficial to Emory. Identifies foundation and corporate prospects to be researched to evaluate feasibility/alignment with interests/goals. Oversees maintenance of records and reports. Hosts campus visits. Travels to meet with donors as needed. May supervise staff. Performs related responsibilities as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree and six years of experience in higher education, advancement, fundraising, or nonprofit environment.

The above statements are intended to describe the work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the personnel so classified.

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