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The Senior/Director of Development works directly with Development and Alumni Relations (DAR) colleagues to achieve Virginia Commonwealth University's (VCU) fundraising and engagement goals by engaging, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding prospects with a philanthropic interest in the strategic needs of the University.
Job Responsibility:
Manage (identify, engage, cultivate, solicit, steward) a portfolio of approximately 90-125 of the unit's top prospects with a giving capacity of $50,000 or greater
engage in discovery work annually on an additional pool of 20-30 prospects to determine interest in VCU priorities
Solicit gifts at the major gifts level (at or above $50K) through personal appointments, calls and correspondence in order to obtain and/or increase donor contributions
Maximize the dean's participation in fundraising and engagement efforts through strategic planning and thorough organization
Integrate the dean, faculty, students, and alumni into development activities where most appropriate and effective
With executive director, dean, academic leaders, SAVP, and other DAR leadership and colleagues, devise short and long-term donor-centric strategies and develop plans for advancing each prospect's meaningful passions to the university
Collaborate and coordinate with colleagues across the university and on central teams (including planned giving, CFR, principal gifts, and university development) to develop donor-centric strategies to leverage and maximize giving and engagement
engage with colleagues for joint cultivation/solicitation/stewardship efforts when needed
Prepare briefing documents for VCU and DAR leadership for functions in which they are in attendance
Ensure accurate documentation of all donor activity and major gift solicitation plans in the university's prospect management system (RADAR)
Coordinate with alumni relations and the strategic marketing and engagement team to ensure coordination of information to stakeholders and friends
Develop, support, and evaluate campaign volunteer opportunities
collaborate with central partners on recruitment and training of those volunteers
Audit internal operations in order to develop standardized procedures in keeping with university policies
Provide guidance and assist with stewardship events and correspondence in coordination University's Office of Donor Relations
Coordinate with central teams on the composing, editing, and publishing of fundraising reports
Manage time and activities to support annually-established metrics on prospect/donor engagement and fundraising efficacy
For Senior Director level: Manage a portfolio of approximately 100 -125 major, principal, and planned giving prospects
Supervise one or more direct reports
Collaborate with DAR Corporate Relations to further establish and lead the emerging corporate giving activities within the School of Business
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Previous professional experience working in customer service, fundraising, or sales environments working directly with people for engagement and soliciting six and seven-figure financial commitments
Demonstrated knowledge of the principles, ethics and practices of successful fundraising
Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU
An outgoing and positive personality, strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative working style
Strong written, oral, and data-analysis skills
Familiarity with technology, software, and digital tools to communicate and engage with others
Ability to work and navigate within a complex organization and diverse constituencies
Willingness to learn, collaborate, and grow within a high performing fundraising team
Nice to have:
Master's degree in related field
Three or more years of professional fundraising experience, preferably in an academic medical center, healthcare, or higher education (Research I) setting or similar complex environments
Demonstrated success securing six- and seven-figure gifts
Demonstrated ability to execute objectives and goals aligned to the mission of a complex, urban university and the ability to persuasively represent its goals to multiple constituents
Ability to plan and execute travel for donor visits that may include overnight trips
CFRE certification
What we offer:
comprehensive health benefits
paid annual and holiday leave granted up front
generous tuition benefits
retirement planning and savings options
tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs
employee discounts
well-being resources
abundant opportunities for career development and advancement
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