University of Alabama at Birmingham · 1 month ago
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR-DEVELOPMENT
Greater Birmingham, Alabama Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$48K/yr - $66K/yr
3+ years expThe University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) seeks an Assistant Director of Development to join the UAB School of Nursing Office of Development and Alumni Relations. This role is responsible for soliciting and closing mid-level gifts, engaging with prospects, and collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance fundraising efforts.
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Responsibilities
Work closely with ODAR’s Program Manager II, Alumni Affairs Specialist, and the Senior Director of Development II to engage with members of the School of Nursing Board of Visitors and Junior Board of Visitors, including securing corporate and individual sponsorships for their annual fundraising event
Execute fundraising strategies to raise mid-level gifts in support of the UAB School of Nursing
Work with other members of ODAR, the Dean’s Office, and the University Advancement Services staff to ensure that potential gift prospects are properly researched and assigned, that all solicitations are coordinated and completed, and that donors receive appropriate acknowledgments and recognition
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Business or a related field
Three (3) years of related experience required
Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement
Preferred
Minimum 3 years of fundraising or equivalent experience
Travel required
Ability to work competently within CRM
Intermediate knowledge of fundraising techniques (qualifying, asks, objections, messaging)
Portfolio development / management
Ability to work independently and as a member of a high functioning team
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and persuasively
Advanced writing skills
Presentation skills
Intermediate project management
Knowledge of HIPAA-compliant fundraising practices in healthcare philanthropy
Company
University of Alabama at Birmingham
The University of Alabama at Birmingham is a public university in located in Birmingham, Alabama.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$45.14MKey Investors
American Academy of Orthopaedic SurgeonsParkinson's FoundationNational Institutes of Health
2023-12-01Grant· $0.02M
2023-07-25Grant
2023-06-26Grant
Leadership Team
Martha Bidez
Professor and Director, Advanced Safety Engineering & Management
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