The University of New Mexico Foundation, Inc. · 4 months ago
Director of Development, UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center
Albuquerque, Albuquerque, NM, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
3+ years expThe University of New Mexico Foundation is seeking a Director of Development for the UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center. The role focuses on identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major donors, as well as expanding the Grateful Patient Program.
EducationInformation ServicesNon Profit
Responsibilities
Identifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards major donors and prospects including individuals, corporations, and foundations, through face-to-face visits and other forms of direct personal contact in accordance with performance targets set by the UNM Foundation and at levels defined by the Foundation
Fosters effective working relationships with faculty, physicians, and scientists with the goal of expanding the Grateful Patient Program
Enlists Senior Director of Development and other Foundation Leadership in furthering the unit's fundraising program
Makes effective use of the prospect management database and other institutional resources to ensure appropriate management of donors, prospects, and volunteers in coordination with overall objectives
Researches, writes, edits, or oversees the preparation of persuasive and accurate solicitations, proposals, gift instruments, case statements, reports, correspondence, and other communication materials in support of the Cancer Center’s fundraising activities
Creates and maintains effective working relationships with all UNM Foundation departments and colleagues at the UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center to advance our mission and maximize total gift revenue
Travel, as appropriate, to meet with donors and prospects primarily throughout New Mexico
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution required
Three (3) or more years related experience in development/fundraising
Experience in higher education or other non-profit organization
Proven ability to close large private gifts of $50,000 or greater
Preferred
Fundraising experience in a health care setting
Experience working within a matrixed university setting
Experience in Grateful Patient Fundraising
Benefits
403(b)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Company
The University of New Mexico Foundation, Inc.
The UNM Foundation, Inc., located in Albuquerque, N.M.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Nadina Paisano, CPA, MBA
Chief Financial Officer
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