Job Information
Case Western Reserve University Director of Development for Graduate Programs in Cleveland, Ohio
POSITION OBJECTIVE
The director of development drives philanthropic revenue for the School of Medicine Graduate Programs through major gift solicitations. The director will play a critical role in the engagement and solicitation of major gift donors in support of the School of Medicine. The director will be charged to spend 80 percent of the time to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward 100 to 125 prospects with the potential of giving in the range of $100,000 to $250,000.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Develop a portfolio of 100 to 125 major gift prospects with a giving potential in the range of $100,000 to $250,000 and with an interest in cancer research, care and education. (50%)
- Develop a comprehensive major gifts strategy that enhances private support for the School of Medicine Graduate programs. (20%)
- Sets goals, objectives and priorities appropriate to other positions in the School of Medicine External Affairs unit with respect to metrics and results. (6%)
Work collaboratively with development officers, faculty, administrative directors and School of Medicine leadership to develop engagement and solicitation plans. (6%)
NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Support the development efforts of the Medical Alumni Board and its sub-committees. (5%)
- Participate in School of Medicine and meetings, events and programs as appropriate. (5%)
- Consistent with all members of the School of Medicine External Affairs unit, provide geographic prospect coverage as appropriate. (5%)
- Support prospects and projects within the School of Medicine fundraising team. (3%)
Performs other duties as assigned. (<1%)
CONTACTS
Department: Daily contact with executive directors, senior directors and directors of the department to perform essential functions.
University: Daily contact with faculty, deans, and directors of administrative departments, and other university staff as required to perform essential functions.
External: Frequent contact with alumni, friends, medical school volunteers, community partners, and funding organizations to perform essential functions.
Students: Infrequent contact with undergraduate, graduate and professional students as required to perform essential functions.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
No direct supervisory responsibility.
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: 7 or more years of related work experience with a track record of success in development, proposal or journalistic writing, preferably in a university or academic medical center required. Experience with philanthropy and major gift fundraising processes preferred.
Education: Bachelor's degree required.
REQUIRED SKILLS
Excellent research, writing, editing skills and proofreading skills, along with well-developed verbal communications and interpersonal skills. Ability to interact with colleagues, supervisors, and customers face to face.