Sr Development Director
Sr Development Director
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Job Summary
University of Utah Health seeks a dynamic collaborative fundraising professional to serve as the Senior Director of Advancement SDOA and seek philanthropic support for the identified priorities of the College of Pharmacy COP . This essential and highly visible position will manage relationships with a portfolio of donors with the capacity to make major to principal gifts in the six and sevenfigure gift range. The SDOA will build philanthropic support by engaging and involving all University of Utah Health alumni faculty administrators foundations corporations and government agencies. The SDOA will articulate and execute an annual advancement work plan focused on best practices including goals metrics and philanthropic priorities leading to the procurement of private support for the COP . The SDOA will work with and help staff the COP Alumni Association Board. The SDOA works closely with the COP alumni relations and communications staff. In addition the SDOA will work with the directors of annual giving legacy giving corporate and foundation relations donor relations and prospect research throughout University of Utah Health to build and implement effective strategies and collaborative partnerships that will lead to longterm relationships and significant gift support from prospective benefactors. This position will report directly to the Senior Executive Director of Advancement SEDOA for University of Utah Health Academics Advancement and secondarily report to the Dean of the COP .
Responsibilities
Plan and implement major gift fundraising to support areas of emphasis as assigned by the SEDOA and the Dean of the COP . This includes learning understanding and acquiring expertise regarding the Colleges strategic plan initiatives programs existing resources education research practice and community collaboration mission areas fostering longterm success. The primary focus will be to build a sustainable major gift pipeline. Identify cultivate solicit negotiate and steward major gift prospects primarily nursing alumni participate cooperatively in the Universitys prospect management and tracking system and help maintain alumni and donor records. In consultation with the SEDOA and the Dean submit an annual advancement work plan and budget including goals objectives strategies anticipated travel fundraising metrics professional development plans and performance management goals. Quarterly assess progress toward meeting short and longterm goals. Recruit hire train and mentor the Alumni Relations team member in accordance with goals priorities and requirements. Provide frequent opportunities for professional learning and growth fostering retention to increase the teams capacity and expertise. Direct and lead specific fundraising strategies reviewing and implementing changes when needed. Ensure accountability for the teams fundraising metrics. Evaluate performance of direct reports; help manage and evaluate indirect reports. Lead by example; foster a work environment recognizing and rewarding crossfunctional collaboration and teambased efforts. Celebrate achievements and set clear expectations for future success. Identify highcapacity University of Utah Health alumni and prospects in an assigned geographical region to secure gifts/donations. Closely collaborate with academic and clinical SDOAs/DOAs to establish funding priorities and develop proposals. Build a strong relationship with the Dean and COP faculty and staff leaders. Serve as a member of the COP Academic Leadership Team. Maintain a strong presence within the COP . Facilitate the Dean alumni clinicians administrators academic leaders volunteers and advancement staff participating in fundraising and stewardship activities. Attend and participate in administrative and faculty meetings within the College of Pharmacy and staff meetings in the Office of University Advancement. Partner with the University Advancement the Alumni Relations team the COP Alumni Board legacy giving corporate and foundation relations annual giving donor relations and prospect management to create a robust advancement program. Liaise with volunteers who conduct fundraising activities on behalf of the COP . In coordination with the University Advancements Donor Relations team prepare written proposals endowment agreements informational materials and other cultivation and stewardship materials for prospects and donors to secure gifts. Work with the director of donor relations to coordinate stewardship plans for donors at the leadership gift level. Ensure endowment reports are completed on time and research questions related to reporting accuracies. Monitor gift accounts including endowed and expendable funds to ensure they are executed in accordance with donors gift agreements. Seek appropriate training opportunities including training necessary for proficiency in gift planning techniques and partner with the director of legacy giving to build that program. Train advancement staff academic leaders and volunteers regarding donor relations philanthropic support of the COP best practices within Advancement etc. Submit regular reports to the SEDOA Dean and other institutional leaders as required. Complete other duties assigned by the SEDOA or Dean. Conditions of Employment Must live within a commutable distance of the Salt Lake City metro area. Opportunities for telework will be limited. Must have a valid drivers license and regular and reliable transportation for local travel and be willing to travel when necessary. Must be able to travel regionally and nationally including overnight trips each year. Must be able to work evening and weekend hours sometimes on short or limited notice. This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Minimum Qualifications
Masters Degree or equivalent experience (One year of education is equivalent to two years of experience). Four years of related experience.
University of Utah Health seeks a dynamic collaborative fundraising professional to serve as the Senior Director of Advancement SDOA and seek philanthropic support for the identified priorities of the College of Pharmacy COP . This essential and highly visible position will manage relationships with a portfolio of donors with the capacity to make major to principal gifts in the six and sevenfigure gift range. The SDOA will build philanthropic support by engaging and involving all University of Utah Health alumni faculty administrators foundations corporations and government agencies. The SDOA will articulate and execute an annual advancement work plan focused on best practices including goals metrics and philanthropic priorities leading to the procurement of private support for the COP . The SDOA will work with and help staff the COP Alumni Association Board. The SDOA works closely with the COP alumni relations and communications staff. In addition the SDOA will work with the directors of annual giving legacy giving corporate and foundation relations donor relations and prospect research throughout University of Utah Health to build and implement effective strategies and collaborative partnerships that will lead to longterm relationships and significant gift support from prospective benefactors. This position will report directly to the Senior Executive Director of Advancement SEDOA for University of Utah Health Academics Advancement and secondarily report to the Dean of the COP .
Responsibilities
Plan and implement major gift fundraising to support areas of emphasis as assigned by the SEDOA and the Dean of the COP . This includes learning understanding and acquiring expertise regarding the Colleges strategic plan initiatives programs existing resources education research practice and community collaboration mission areas fostering longterm success. The primary focus will be to build a sustainable major gift pipeline. Identify cultivate solicit negotiate and steward major gift prospects primarily nursing alumni participate cooperatively in the Universitys prospect management and tracking system and help maintain alumni and donor records. In consultation with the SEDOA and the Dean submit an annual advancement work plan and budget including goals objectives strategies anticipated travel fundraising metrics professional development plans and performance management goals. Quarterly assess progress toward meeting short and longterm goals. Recruit hire train and mentor the Alumni Relations team member in accordance with goals priorities and requirements. Provide frequent opportunities for professional learning and growth fostering retention to increase the teams capacity and expertise. Direct and lead specific fundraising strategies reviewing and implementing changes when needed. Ensure accountability for the teams fundraising metrics. Evaluate performance of direct reports; help manage and evaluate indirect reports. Lead by example; foster a work environment recognizing and rewarding crossfunctional collaboration and teambased efforts. Celebrate achievements and set clear expectations for future success. Identify highcapacity University of Utah Health alumni and prospects in an assigned geographical region to secure gifts/donations. Closely collaborate with academic and clinical SDOAs/DOAs to establish funding priorities and develop proposals. Build a strong relationship with the Dean and COP faculty and staff leaders. Serve as a member of the COP Academic Leadership Team. Maintain a strong presence within the COP . Facilitate the Dean alumni clinicians administrators academic leaders volunteers and advancement staff participating in fundraising and stewardship activities. Attend and participate in administrative and faculty meetings within the College of Pharmacy and staff meetings in the Office of University Advancement. Partner with the University Advancement the Alumni Relations team the COP Alumni Board legacy giving corporate and foundation relations annual giving donor relations and prospect management to create a robust advancement program. Liaise with volunteers who conduct fundraising activities on behalf of the COP . In coordination with the University Advancements Donor Relations team prepare written proposals endowment agreements informational materials and other cultivation and stewardship materials for prospects and donors to secure gifts. Work with the director of donor relations to coordinate stewardship plans for donors at the leadership gift level. Ensure endowment reports are completed on time and research questions related to reporting accuracies. Monitor gift accounts including endowed and expendable funds to ensure they are executed in accordance with donors gift agreements. Seek appropriate training opportunities including training necessary for proficiency in gift planning techniques and partner with the director of legacy giving to build that program. Train advancement staff academic leaders and volunteers regarding donor relations philanthropic support of the COP best practices within Advancement etc. Submit regular reports to the SEDOA Dean and other institutional leaders as required. Complete other duties assigned by the SEDOA or Dean. Conditions of Employment Must live within a commutable distance of the Salt Lake City metro area. Opportunities for telework will be limited. Must have a valid drivers license and regular and reliable transportation for local travel and be willing to travel when necessary. Must be able to travel regionally and nationally including overnight trips each year. Must be able to work evening and weekend hours sometimes on short or limited notice. This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Minimum Qualifications
Masters Degree or equivalent experience (One year of education is equivalent to two years of experience). Four years of related experience.
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