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Pay Range Minimum
Job Code:
 FD16
Hourly:
 $45.05
FLSA*:
 Exempt
Monthly:
 $7,808.33
Grade:
 238
Annually:
 $93,700

*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 prospects to maximize their charitable contributions in support of Emory's missions of education, research, and patient care. Leads this process with school/unit Development Directors, Deans, Faculty, and University Leadership. Partners with advancement officers, research/healthcare/school administrators, faculty, and Emory University and Emory Healthcare leadership to drive enterprise-wide efforts to increase philanthropic support from foundations. Proactively identifies, stewards, and cultivates an active portfolio of foundation prospects. Develops and negotiates school/unit programmatic project ideas for funding consideration aligning school/unit needs with foundation goals/interests. Leads meetings and partnerships between prospects, schools/units, and central administrative offices, including the Office of Corporate and Foundation Relations. Writes/prepares complex proposals for submission to prospects. Stays abreast of complex application and/or solicitation requirements as well as industry best practices. 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 potential foundation 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. Performs related responsibilities as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree and six years of experience in fundraising, corporate and/or foundation setting, or related field.

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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