Emory University

Senior Associate Director of Development – Regional Advancement

Emory University

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Remote • New York • 🇺🇸 United States

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Coordinates, directs, and implements strategies for identifying, cultivating, and successfully soliciting individuals and/or families for gifts between $25K - $100K to support a department, school, or unit.
  • Solicits gifts of $25K - $100K 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.
  • Builds relationships with current and prospective donors, alumni, and volunteers to support programs and priorities.
  • May partner with faculty to align priorities of the school/unit with donor goals/interests.
  • May work with central advancement offices or other development officers on qualification, cultivation, and stewardship of prospects to build a pipeline toward major gifts.
  • May write or assist others in writing communication materials directed at donors.
  • Maintains 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.
  • May supervise staff.
  • Performs related responsibilities as required.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree and four years of experience in fundraising or related field OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
  • Successful candidates will possess experience as a lead solicitor closing gifts between $25,000 -$100,000 from prospects.
  • Prior experience working with grateful patient families, hospitals, or in a university setting.
  • Prior experience working in a university, independent school, or non-profit setting.
  • Experience working with various technologies including advanced knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office Suite, mass email applications, database and project management software, and CRM systems.
  • Strong interpersonal, organizational, problem-solving skills with attention to detail, the ability to work with ambiguity, navigate a complex work environment, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • The ability to work independently as well as collaboratively to achieve goals with a commitment to delivering exceptional customer service.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills as well as effective presentation skills.
  • Flexibility to accommodate changing priorities and deadlines.
  • Possess a high level of professionalism and commitment to confidentiality with sound judgment and discretion.
Benefits
  • Health and safety information not applicable

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
fundraisingsolicitationportfolio managementdonor stewardshipcommunication materials writingproject managementCRM systemsMicrosoft Office Suitemass email applicationsdatabase management
Soft skills
interpersonal skillsorganizational skillsproblem-solving skillsattention to detailability to work with ambiguitycollaborative workcustomer servicewritten communicationverbal communicationpresentation skills
Certifications
Bachelor's degree