Director, Foundation Relations Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine

Boston University

Job Location:

Boston, NH - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Our Mission

We in Boston University Advancement harness the power of philanthropy to make an excellent education accessible and welcoming to all and to advance BUs global leadership in research scholarship artistic creation and professional practice. To support our work we have built and are continuing to build an outstanding team of dynamic mission-driven advancement professionals who constantly strive to create an environment where everyone belongs. Where its not just a job but a career and a community.

The Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine at Boston University with teaching affiliate Boston Medical Center is at the forefront of innovation pushing the boundaries of research and conducting clinical training with empathy and humanity. Our students are the worlds future physicians scientists and healthcare providers offering treatments cures and carewhere it really matters. The school receives from $40-50 million annually with one third to one half from private foundations corporations and associations and the remainder from individuals including alumni parents faculty/staff and friends. Private foundations primarily support the scientific research initiatives of our faculty researchers with an emphasis on providing funding for our junior researchers postdocs and PhD students

DIRECTOR FOUNDATION RELATIONS CHOBANIAN & AVEDISIAN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

Reporting to the Associate Dean for Advancement the Director of Foundation Relations is a senior member of the School of Medicines advancement team. Primary responsibilities include identifying and cultivating private organizational funders (foundations associations trusts etc.); working collaboratively with the dean department chairs and faculty members to develop and submit written solicitations (letters of inquiry concept papers proposals etc.) focusing on 6- and 7-figure gifts; reporting and stewarding gifts as appropriate; and coordinating foundation fundraising with central Foundation Relations and administrative colleagues. Limited travel is required.

Responsibilities

Build and manage a portfolio of top foundation relationships for the School of Medicine. Work closely with school leaders faculty and Advancement colleagues to implement creative cultivation and solicitation strategies. Formulate and communicate the annual foundation plan/goals/metrics with a variety of internal stakeholders.

Expand and sustain foundation relationships across the School of Medicine and pinpoint areas of synergy including support for early career faculty PhD students and postdocs. Alert faculty and school leaders to RFP and other opportunities to seek foundation support. Draft and manage grant applications proposals reports project descriptions etc. for the School of Medicine.

Initiate coordinate and participate in meetings with senior leadership faculty and foundation partners both in-person and over zoom.

Keep current with trends in the foundation community by using the web e-distributions and other database listings noting grant opportunities.

The start date for this position is July 1.

This role follows a hybrid work schedule with employees working 3 days per week in the office and 2 days remotely.

Required Skills

Qualifications

Bachelors degree Masters preferred
8- 10 years of relevant experience
Prior experience in fund-raising ideally in foundation relations
Advanced organizational analytical communication (verbal and written) and problem-solving skills

But thats not all were looking for; we want someone who embodies our values:

Teamwork transparency and mutual respect because we value every members contribution and know that leadership can come from anywhere.
Diversity equity inclusion and a commitment to ensuring that each of us knows we belong here. Boston University (BU) typically receives about $70 million annually from private philanthropic organizations (i.e. foundations organizations associations and societies). These funds support the Universitys scholarly and scientific research educational initiatives and community outreach. TheFoundation Relations (FR) team plays a central role in soliciting these donations
Integrity in how we work and how we treat one another.
Strategic thinking and curiosity in the relentless pursuit of fresh approaches and measurable results.
Continuous growth and improvement both as individuals and as a team.
Joy and shared appreciation for working hard toward goals that matter.

If this resonates with you and you want to help us in our ambitious next campaignand maybe do some of your best work as an advancement professional we encourage you to apply. If you are hesitant to apply because you have not previously performed every responsibility listed in the description but you do possess transferable skills our values and the defined qualifications we still want to hear from you and welcome your application as well.

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Our MissionWe in Boston University Advancement harness the power of philanthropy to make an excellent education accessible and welcoming to all and to advance BUs global leadership in research scholarship artistic creation and professional practice. To support our work we have built and are continu...