At the University of Cincinnati Foundation, we commit ourselves to providing a place where everyone belongs. We care deeply about those in our community, while also taking care to nurture new relationships. We have the courage to dream big, drive excellence and uphold integrity in our work. We amplify our collective impact by celebrating different perspectives and embracing inclusion.
Structure
The Director of Development, Colleges, Medicine, is an exempt (salaried) position employed by the University of Cincinnati Foundation (UCF) and has a full-time assignment to the UC Academic Health Center’s Office of Development and Alumni Affairs. This position reports to the Senior Director of Development, Colleges, Medicine.
Focus
The Director of Development, Colleges, Medicine, is responsible for planning, implementing, and managing the fundraising for specific programs in the UC College of Medicine. Heavy emphasis is placed on developing relationships with grateful patients, community partners/organizations, alumni, and faculty to secure major gift funding to support the programs’ academic missions.
Specific Duties
- Work closely with the Senior Director of Development, Colleges, Medicine, to develop, implement, and reach metric driven financial targets commensurate with the team’s overarching goals.
- Build and maintain an active portfolio of major gift ($100K+) prospects through a robust schedule of personal visits and strategic interactions.
- Foster productive partnerships with Academic Health Center faculty and leadership to identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and close major gift donors to fund priority programs.
- Work collaboratively with UCF departments and fundraising specialists (prospect development, gift planning, corporate and foundation relations, and national programs) for the benefit of the Academic Health Center.
- Collaborate across multiple disciplines, as needed, to enhance fundraising revenue and donor impact.
- Ensure appropriate stewardship of gifts and donors.
- Maintain donor files and reports related to UCF, the Academic Health Center and UC Health fundraising programs.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding Personal Health Information (PHI) and protect the lawful privacy of colleagues and donors.
- Complete other special assignments relating to awareness, involvement and support as requested by faculty, in close collaboration with the UCGNI team.
- Demonstrate a commitment to developing efforts to support diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Other duties, as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree with 5-7 years of fundraising experience, preferably in a medical or healthcare setting or advanced degree with 3-5 years of experience
- CFRE preferred
- Understanding of basic scientific principles
- Record of successful gift solicitation and closure
- Strong interpersonal and written communication skills
- Ability to interact favorably with a diverse group of individuals and to foster strong, productive relationships
- Willingness to travel and attend evening and weekend activities as needed. Valid driver’s license required for travel
- A commitment to and passion for the role of development in advancing the mission of the University of Cincinnati and UC Health
What We Offer
The anticipated starting salary range for the Director of Development, Colleges - Medicine role is $80,000-$95,000 annually. When determining final offer amount the UC Foundation considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, external market data, as well as, market and business considerations when making compensation decisions.
At the UC Foundation, we understand the importance of providing both a desirable work environment as well as benefits that provide our employee’s peace of mind and work/life balance. We offer a total rewards package inclusive of performance based bonus, as well as, competitive health and wellness benefits, tuition remission, retirement with employer match, paid parental leave, and paid vacation, sick time and holidays, including calendar year-end closing.
Physical Demands
This position is considered to have light work. Exerting up to 20lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up a negligible of force constantly to move objects. This position requires the operation of a motor vehicle. This position also requires:
- Standing
- Walking
- Reaching
- Lifting
- Finger use
- Talking
- Hearing
- Repetitive motion of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, this position is subject to outside environmental conditions and indoor conditions.
The University of Cincinnati Foundation seeks talented, collaborative and mission-focused individuals to join our advancement team in driving philanthropic support for the University of Cincinnati and UC Health. All offers of full-time employment are contingent upon passing a criminal background check and drug test. Positions requiring a degree are also contingent upon education verification.
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