Associate director of development job description

---------- Department: Lee Memorial Foundation ---------- Workdays/Nights: Days
---------- Shift: Shift 1 ---------- 8:00:00 AM to 5:00:00 PM , ---------- Work Type: Full Time ---------- Exempt: Yes
Job Summary
Summary:

Responsible for identifying, qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major donors to Lee Health. Simultaneously manages a portfolio of 175-200 prospects and donors, prepares and executes solicitation strategy plans for each including working with senior hospital leadership, physicians, board members, volunteers, senior development staff, or professional legal and financial advisors, to personally solicit gifts of $5,000 or more for established strategic philanthropic priorities. Works in a metrics and goal-driven environment requiring a minimum number of face-to-face visits with donors, dollar goals, and works effectively with other members of the Foundation team on identifying, cultivating and stewarding major donors. May serve as a liaison to a system priority area, facility, or geographic region as needed.
Job Requirements
Responsibilities:

Educational Requirements
Degree/Diploma Obtained Program of Study Required/
Preferred and/or Bachelor's Science Required or Bachelor's Arts Required or


Experience Requirements
Minimum Years Required Area of Experience Required/
Preferred and/or 1 Year
Required


1 year or more of experience in sales, development, marketing, communications, direct mail or general business.

State of Florida Licensure Requirements
Licenses Required/
Preferred and/or Not Required
Certifications/Registration Requirements
Certificates/Registrations Required/
Preferred and/or

Work type: Full Time
School/Department: School of International and Public Affairs Grade: Grade 12 Categories: Commun/PR/Editorial, Development/Alumni Relations, Other, Marketing/Sales
Job Type: Officer of Administration Bargaining Unit: Regular/Temporary: Regular End Date if Temporary: Hours Per Week: Salary Range:
Position Summary

Reporting to the Director of Development, the Associate Director of Development Communications and Events for the School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) is an integral member of the School's Development and Alumni Relations team. The Associate Director will strategically engage SIPA's most generous donors, board leadership, and alumni through narrative reporting, targeted communications, and special programs and events.

The primary responsibility of this individual is to help encourage and convey the impact of philanthropic support through the execution of a comprehensive development communications and events program. The successful candidate will project manage, write, edit, and produce a range of strategic communications designed to engage SIPA's donors and alumni. This position will also help plan, manage, and implement a robust calendar of strategic events to cultivate and steward SIPA's growing ranks of current and prospective major donors. They will work collaboratively with the University's Office of Alumni and Development, the SIPA Development and Alumni Relations team, and other SIPA colleagues, faculty, University colleagues and consultants.

Responsibilities


Development Communications:


Work with colleagues across academic and administrative departments to understand School programs and funding priorities to convey the impact of philanthropy and create distinct and cohesive communications. Leverage all communication mediums to engage the School's donors and to share SIPA's mission. Partner with fundraising colleagues to build personalized communications and activities to engage donors and prospects. As directed by the Associate Dean of Development and Alumni Relations, research, write, and produce proposals and narrative impact reports for principal/major-gift donors, foundations, and corporate supporters. Engage alumni and donors through frequent communication on SIPA news, updates from the Dean, personalized invitations and follow-up meetings. As assigned, write annual fund solicitations and proactive marketing materials for the annual fund as well as the emerging priorities of SIPA. Liaise with SIPA's Office of Communications and External Relations to ensure that development communications are presented meaningfully to inspire continued philanthropic support. Contribute to formulating the overall SIPA development communications strategy. Maintain the Development pages on the SIPA website and post written content to other digital platforms as requested. Create case statements, website/email/social media copy, video scripts, appeal letters, magazine and newsletter articles, brochure text, speeches, and advertisements. Liaise with the University's Annual Fund Programs team and the SIPA Development team to plan and implement the communications strategy for SIPA's participation in Columbia Giving Day. Undertake special projects as assigned by the Associate Dean of Development and Alumni Relations and the Director of Development.
Development Event Management:


Plan, implement and manage high-level cultivation, stewardship, and fundraising events (in-person, virtual, and hybrid), including signature large-scale events such as the annual donor appreciation luncheon and global leadership awards gala. Manage event logistics for targeted programs, initiatives, and development-related events. Lead annual events planning and calendaring efforts to support the annual planning process. Conduct internet and database research to identify potential new SIPA supporters for inclusion in cultivation events. Support initiatives established as part of SIPA's comprehensive event and alumni outreach. Undertake special projects as assigned by the Associate Dean of Development and Alumni Relations and the Director of Development.
Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required and/or its equivalent required. Minimum 3-5 years related experience. Occasional travel and evening or weekend work required. Superlative communication, writing, and project management skills, as well as a strong understanding of the development process, particularly in the areas of donor cultivation and stewardship. Demonstrated record of superior performance.Familiarity with higher education and development practices. Aptitude to handle a multitude of tasks under the pressure of deadlines. Personal strengths should include outstanding interpersonal communication skills, professional demeanor, creativity, strategic thinking, excellent organizational and project management skills, detail orientation and the ability to prioritize. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Adept at problem solving and using judgment in situations requiring initiative and tact. Highly ethical and able to maintain confidential information. Strong computer software skills, database experience and technical aptitude required. Microsoft Office expertise is essential.
Preferred Qualifications

Post-graduate degree preferred. Experience working in higher education.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.


Applications open:
Oct 07 2022Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close:

1. Organizes, plans, and oversees fundraising efforts for the University. 2. Recruits, trains, and organizes a network of alumni volunteers. 3. Develops, fosters, and maintains positive alumni relations. 4. Contributes in writing and producing alumni reports, newsletters, and other materials to inform alumni network, 5. Develops and implements financial solicitation programs; oversees a budget and gift crediting functions. 6. Initiates and advises the best course of action for financial solicitation programs, such as conducting a written campaign or organizing a phonathon. 7. Advises on the timely communication, organization of campaigns and crediting of gifts. 8. May perform other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree. Three years of related experience in a fund-raising capacity or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

Position Focus:

The Associate Director of Development is a member of the School's Alumni Engagement and Development (AED) team, reporting to the Director of Development. This individual is responsible for the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and acknowledgement of leadership annual fund gifts from alumni, parents, and friends of the Yale Law School. This individual has responsibility for meeting all specific revenue and activity goals established in collaboration with the Director of Development. The Associate Director will also collaborate on the creation of plans for annual donor solicitations, and the strategic planning to set annual goals and tactics. This is an opportunity to join a critical area of fundraising for a top law school with an engaged alumni base and a strong tradition of philanthropy. Joining at the outset of the public phase of the Yale University campaign, For Humanity, the Associate Director will serve as a catalyst for the growth of YLS' philanthropic constituency.

The Associate Director: Manages a portfolio of approximately 100 prospects with a typical annual goal of 120 personal visits, preferably face-to-face, and 75 solicitations in the $1,000-$100,000 range per year. Tracks all prospect and donor engagement/activity in Hopper, Yale University's CRM. Leads the creation of strategic donor solicitations plans and drives the successful execution of those plans. Participates in the development of a volunteer pipeline and recruitment of volunteers. In conjunction with the Director of Volunteer Engagement and Director of Development, works reunion volunteers to help achieve their fundraising goals. In conjunction with the Director of Development, creates annual plan for reunion giving with specific strategies for each reunion class. Develops and maintains collegial relationships with other members of the YLS AED team and Central Development colleagues to increase donor involvement and overall philanthropy to the school. The Associate Director will have a deep understanding of fundraising, a demonstrated ability to build relationships with prospective donors and volunteers, and a track record of successful personal solicitations.

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:

Experience in a complex, matrixed university setting working with alumni and donors. Familiarity with Yale University.

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