Senior Director, Benefits
Acuity
Associate Director, Development
Emory University
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Atlanta • 🇺🇸 United States
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Senior
About the role
- Assists in the planning and implementation of fundraising activities of the Programs Development Department
- Is directly responsible for written materials and grants management that support a successful fundraising unit
- Carries out effective fundraising efforts, particularly the creation of grant proposals and other written materials, in support of funding objectives
- Manages proposal development support and grants management for a discrete portfolio of fundraising projects in collaboration with Senior Associate Directors
- Collaborates with the Programs Development team on specific writing projects and the design and implementation of system improvements for grants management
- Develops and implements fundraising strategies to identify, cultivate, and successfully solicit donor gifts
- Supports with implementing fundraising strategies, tracking the success, and prepare alternative approaches, as necessary
- Researches, identifies, and prepares written solicitations to donor prospects
- Drafts and edits donor correspondence and proposals in support of Peace Programs
- Coordinates proposal pipeline and grants management systems and processes
- Builds relationships with current and prospective donors and volunteers to support programs and priorities
- Maintains thorough knowledge of donor database to inform strategic decisions
- Supports donor recognition in collaboration with the Communications Dept., through drafting/editing written releases
- Travels to meet with donors as needed
- Supervises and provides mentorship to interns on a rotating basis
- Maintains professional growth by participating in educational programs and activities to improve knowledge of fundraising trends and skills
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree and three years of experience in fundraising or related field OR an equivalent combination of experience, education and/or training
- Substantial writing proficiency, e.g., briefs, proposals, narrative reports to donors, articles, press releases, newsletters, as well as external and internal correspondence, etc., related to fundraising
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral) are highly desirable
- Proven experience in managing and implementing successful fundraising/development operations, including data management, events management, communications, and office administration
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and Raiser’s Edge experience
- A master’s degree in English, Writing, or a similar degree in a related field is desirable
- International development experience is highly preferred, especially democracy, human rights, conflict resolution, and rule of law
- Experience working with governments, foundations, and corporations
- French, Spanish, or Arabic language proficiency would be helpful, but not a requirement
Benefits
- Emory is an equal opportunity employer
- Reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
grant proposalsfundraising strategieswritten materialsdata managementevents managementcommunicationsoffice administrationwriting proficiencydonor correspondencedonor recognition
Soft skills
communication skillsrelationship buildingmentorshipcollaborationstrategic decision makingproblem solvingorganizational skillsresearch skillsediting skillsprofessional growth
Certifications
bachelor's degreemaster’s degree in Englishmaster’s degree in Writing
