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Primary Job Posting Location:
Atlanta GA 30341Additional Job Posting Locations:
(Other locations that this position could be based)
Responsibilities:
The primary responsibilities of the job are to encourage alumni friends foundations and corporations to provide support to the College and University through their time service and monetary gifts. Wise and careful stewardship of gifts along with the donor relationships developed will be paramount. Specifically this position is responsible for ensuring the Colleges annual fund goal is met each fiscal year the Colleges campaign goals are met and the Colleges major fundraising events are planned and orchestrated successfully.
While reporting directly to the Senior Vice President for University Advancement the Director of Development for the College of Pharmacy (DOD/COP) will maintain direct communication with and support the efforts and initiatives of the pharmacy dean as they relate to advancement efforts. Further working in concert with the Colleges alumni relations and communications/marketing staff members this position will coordinate advancement efforts as a team taking direction from the Dean of COP who will provide direction to the Colleges alumni relations and communications/marketing team. While serving as a member of the overall University Advancement staff the DOD/COP will also be expected to work collaboratively with other members of the universitys advancement team in the areas of alumni relations annual giving corporate/foundation relations capital campaign planned giving special events and prospect research/records. Coordinated through the central university advancement office the DOD/COP will participate in senior pharmacy college staff meetings and other special events as requested by the dean and will work directly with the dean and faculty in advancing the Colleges fundraising goals/objectives.
Qualifications:
A bachelors degree from an accredited college/university is required along with two years of experience working with people in nonprofit fund raising/advancement activities or direct sales experience or business development experience and activities where relationship building is essential or other related business experiences. Candidates with a masters degree are highly desirable.
Candidates must have a valid drivers license and be insurable by the universitys carrier.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with others in order to build relationships.
Ability to plan and organize meetings and other events in order to successfully engage alumni and friends of the University.
Ability to write or edit proposals letters and articles for the purpose of soliciting gifts and providing written information to constituents.
Basic knowledge of work processing and spreadsheet applications for analysis and preparation of reports and correspondence.
Ability to travel and work evenings and weekends to facilitate cultivation of constituents.
Ability to multitask in order to achieve goals in a timely manner.
Background Check Contingencies:
Criminal History Check
Approved Drivers Check
Required Document Attachments:
Resume
Cover letter
List of at least three professional references with contact information
Why Work at Mercer University
Mercer University offers a variety of benefits for eligible employees including comprehensive health insurance (for self and dependents) generous retirement contributions tuition waivers paid vacation and sick leave technology discounts schedules that allow for worklife balance and so much more!
At Mercer University a Bear is more than a mascot: its a frame of mind that begins with a strong desire to make the most out of your career. Mercer Bears do not settle for mediocrity or the status quo. If youre seeking an environment where your passion and determination are embraced then you want to work at Mercer University.
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