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Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences · 2 months ago

Associate Director Development - Corporate & Foundation Relations

West Des Moines, IA

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$70K/yr - $78K/yr

3+ years exp

Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences is seeking a collaborative and strategic Associate Director of Development to join their Advancement team. This role involves developing and implementing strategies to engage corporations and foundations for philanthropic support, as well as managing fundraising initiatives and events.

Higher Education

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Develop and carry out all functions of building a corporation and foundation gifting program and fund raise for priority initiatives at Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences

Research, identify, qualify and evaluate potential major gift contributors through examination of past records, individual and corporate contacts, and knowledge of communities. Maintain historical records of all interactions in Raisers Edge

Utilize DMU leadership and volunteers, as appropriate, to assist in cultivating partnerships with key stakeholders and community partners to increase philanthropic support of the university from greater Des Moines community

Collaborate with campus partners in order to solicit corporations and foundations for funding

Research grant opportunities, write grants and submit grants on behalf of DMU

Utilize Cayuse so that campus partners are aware of funding asks to corporations & foundations

Responsible for DMU’s annual Glanton Event including, but not limited to, identifying the location & date, securing contracts, planning the event, soliciting sponsorships, recognizing donors, partnering with University Marketing on all materials including direct mail, email & any print materials needed, securing lead donors, designing the program, executing the event & securing at least $300,000 annually in support of the Glanton Fund

Assist the President, Vice President of University Advancement, and collegiate deans as appropriate in their development & fundraising responsibilities

Travel, both local & national, in order to meet with prospective donors and friends of Des Moines University

Qualification

Fundraising strategyGrant writingRaisers EdgeCorporate relationsEvent planningResearch skillsSales experienceMarketing experienceCollaborationCommunication skills