Development Director: Medical Campus

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Job Description

Under administrative direction, the Development Director serves as a leader within the Development Division and within Saint Louis University’s South Campus Medical Center; is responsible for identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major gift donors as well as cooperation with planned giving and annual giving; develops productive working relationships with key physicians/faculty members to have knowledge of department priorities and opportunities. The Director will manage a portfolio of donors while developing strategies to successfully move donor groups (faculty, former residents, alumni, friends) in support of the School of Medicine. Position may also cultivate and solicit, within an assigned territory, donors from the Valentine School of Nursing, the Doisy College of Health Sciences and the Center for Advanced Dental Education.

Job Duties

• Participates in strategic planning and manages overall execution of fundraising for the School(s), including managing an active portfolio of ~100-120 prospects focused on major and planned giving, while not limited to annual and President’s Circle prospects; leads the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of donors and prospects; partners with dean(s), faculty and staff, development administrative support, and development colleagues to promote strategic development goals; establishes and maintains effective working relationships with School administration, faculty and staff and develops a broad understanding of School-level priorities; collaborates with Planned Giving on a regular and ongoing basis.

• As a major gift officer, focuses primarily on 6 and 7-figure gifts.

• Manages external constituents and their experiences including volunteers and alumni; represent the School(s) and University in the community, through networking events, industry-specific associations or professional development opportunities; participates actively on committees for special efforts, such as legacy enrollment, alumni affinity group engagement, Reunion, etc.

• Writes solicitation, acknowledgement and thank you communications.

• Assists the Dean and other School leadership to develop and maintain School-based boards to further the goals of providing expertise, visibility and funding to the School and/or program.

• Assists with the management of scholarships and their funds; reports progress on a regular basis.

• The position will be required to travel (potentially 25%) to meet and solicit Alumni.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of development/fundraising concepts and appropriate solicitation techniques

• Strong interpersonal/human relations skills

• Strong verbal and professional written communication skills

• Marketing and presentation skills

• Project management skills

• Ability to self-motivate in a remote working environment

• Time management skills are a must

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; supplemented with three or more years of related work experience.

• Valid Driver’s License also required.

• A fundraising background in medical and/or healthcare field is preferred.

• Advanced degree or relevant accredited certificates are a plus.

All candidates are encouraged to apply who meet the minimum requirements and are passionate about SLU and its mission. SLU Development Division has multiple positions available and will hire at the following levels of experience: Development Officer (1-3 years) or Director of Development (4+ years).

Function

Corporate and Foundation Relations, Medical Center Giving, University Development

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Saint Louis University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors. We welcome and encourage applications from minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities (including disabled veterans). If accommodations are needed for completing the application and/or with the interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 314-977-5847.