Advancement Director

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent relevant experience.
• Minimum three years of experience in frontline fundraising, working face-to-face with donors.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills, coupled with a professional demeanor.
• Demonstrated solid judgment, sensitivity, and discretion in managing information and handling various situations.
• Excellent time management and organizational abilities, showcasing proficiency in planning, prioritizing, multitasking, and adapting to changing circumstances. Flexibility in meeting times, especially with clinicians, is essential.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently while actively engaging and collaborating with others.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and vehicle.
• Demonstrated passion for the mission of HMHF, driven to foster philanthropic support that dismantles barriers to mental wellness.
• Compassion and empathy for individuals dealing with mental health challenges and their families.

• Follow-up and Qualification Expertise: Qualifies major gift prospects identified through research and other means. Conducts timely follow-up and qualification of referred grateful patients and families, recommending engagement strategies, qualification/disqualification, cultivates, closes, and stewards gifts. Facilitates warm hand-offs to the Senior Director of Advancement or other team members as needed.
• Portfolio Management and Relationship Building: Manages a portfolio with associated performance metrics, working closely with prospects to strengthen their relationship with HMHI and strategically leveraging these connections to maximize philanthropic contributions.
• Program Coordination and Donor Identification: Oversees daily operations of the Partners in Gratitude program, fostering a philanthropic culture at HMHI and identifying potential donors and major gift prospects.
• Clinician Engagement and Education: Recruits, trains, and continuously educates clinician partners at HMHI to recognize and embrace gratitude, ensuring active participation in driving referrals of grateful patients and families to the Foundation.
• Efficient Data Coordination and Reporting: Coordinates data, logistics, tracking, and reporting for the program, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in monitoring, and evaluating program success.
• Partnership Development with HMHI Leadership: Cultivates relationships and trust with HMHI leadership and clinicians, fostering close working partnerships, identifying gratitude, encouraging referrals to HMHF, and pinpointing philanthropic prospects.
• Training and Outreach Leadership: Prepares and delivers training and outreach sessions to clinicians and diverse audiences, enhancing engagement and awareness. Provides guidance on best practices and ensures HIPAA compliance for fundraising from grateful patients and families.
• Collaborative Leadership and Program Management: This role necessitates dynamic collaboration with HMHF leadership, HMHI representatives, and University Advancement, demanding seamless interfacing across these entities. Incumbents may be tasked with representing HMHF at meetings, engaging with individuals, donors, and faculty at the highest levels, underscoring the importance of tact and discretion in interactions. Furthermore, the position involves active collaboration with colleagues at HMHF, HMHI, and the University of Utah for the strategic design, implementation, and efficient management of the Partners in Gratitude program.
• Problem Solving and Discretion: In this role, individuals exercise independent judgment and critical thinking to address complex business challenges, navigating situations involving leadership, staff, donors, the broader university, or the general public. The capacity for sound judgment and discretion is paramount, given the incumbents’ access to confidential information.
• Versatile Responsibilities: Performs other relevant duties as assigned, contributing to the overall success and growth of HMHF’s philanthropic initiatives.

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience (One year of education is equivalent to two years of experience).
• Six years of related experience.

• Experience in a nonprofit healthcare organization.
• Proficiency in MS Suite, showcasing advanced skills in word processing and spreadsheet management.
• Familiarity with Salesforce or similar constituent relationship management software is advantageous.
• Exceptional organizational and time management abilities are crucial.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills, sound reasoning, and judgment.
• Flexibility and a proactive willingness to contribute where needed.

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
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