Senior Associate Director of Development | Regional Advancement | Atlanta, GA

Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community.

The Division of Advancement and Alumni Engagement utilizes resources technology and business for the purpose of constituent engagement donor research and solicitation and stewardship throughout Emory University and Health Systems. Our mission is to inspire and steward meaningful lasting relationships that elevate engagement and giving to fulfill Emorys mission to serve humanity. AAE is a high-performance team built on innovative ideas trust and accountability. We foster collaborative connections and value inclusion. We are currently seeking a Senior Associate Director of Development Atlanta GA.

The Regional Advancement team keeps alumni friends constituents and organizations informed about Emorys work both on campus and out in the world. This position will support the fundraisers work to strengthen Emorys donor relationships and presence in key constituent markets. This position will report to the Managing Director of Development Regional Advancement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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.

ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS: In addition to the duties outlined above the Senior Associate Director may be required to:

• Meet division metrics for visit preparation qualification contact reports visits referrals and accurate coding using the CRM system.
• Represent the department school/unit division or University.
• This position requires coming in person two days a week.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree and four years of experience in fundraising or related field OR an equivalent combination of education training and experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Successful candidates will possess experience as a lead solicitor closing gifts between $25000 - $100000 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.

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs. Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

Emory is an equal opportunity employer and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions educational programs or employment including recruitment hiring promotions transfers discipline terminations wage and salary administration benefits and training. Students faculty and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act and applicable executive orders federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination equal opportunity and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance 201 Dowman Drive Administration Building Atlanta GA 30322. Telephone: (V) (TDD).

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