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Emory University · 2 months ago

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

US-GA-Atlanta

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

4+ years exp

Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. The Senior Associate Director of Development will support fundraisers in strengthening donor relationships and presence in key markets, while coordinating strategies for soliciting gifts to support various departments and units.

E-LearningEducationHealth Care

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

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

Qualification

Fundraising experienceCRM systemsMicrosoft Office SuiteProject management softwareCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skillsAttention to detailPresentation skills

Required

Bachelor's degree and four years of experience in fundraising or related field OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Preferred

Successful candidates will possess experience as a lead solicitor closing gifts between $25,000 - $100,000 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