This position is responsible for planning, directing, and implementing activities and programs to identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit and steward major and planned gifts from individual donors and prospects at the five-figure level (and above). Serve as primary liaison with department heads and other key faculty to identify fundraising priorities, initiatives and to develop a strategy for soliciting funds. Serve on Advancement senior team and coordinate development strategy and activities for other personnel or in particular regional areas.

• Manage a portfolio of 120-150 donors and prospects by qualifying, researching, cultivating and soliciting gifts of $25,000 or more from individuals, corporations and foundations. Complete a minimum of 120 face to face visits annually.

• Plan, develop and implement strategies to cultivate and solicit annual leadership level gifts of $2,500 to $24,999. • Prepare professional presentations and funding proposals for donors as required.

• Direct and coordinate development strategy and activities for development personnel or in particular regional areas to ensure alignment with Chief Development Officer priorities and initiatives.

• Develop, organize and manage a volunteer support program with College of Medicine alumni, Medical Alumni Council, Medical Advancement Council, and other individuals within the business community to develop fundraising sources and initiatives.

• Develop and present in-depth research, metrics and reports on prospect pool, benchmarks, success and growth.

• Serve as subject matter expert for Department Heads, Dean and faculty in developing and implementing strategies to solicit gifts, scholarships, facilities or endowments to fund the mission of the College.

• Collaborate with Communications, Alumni Relations, and Special Events teams to enhance interactions with prospects and donors and increase potential gifts.

• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. • Plan, assign and review work of staff to ensure that group objectives are met. Hire, train, develop and manage staff to ensure that a qualified staff exists to meet group objectives. 

Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree preferred. A minimum of five years of fundraising experience, preferably in higher education, with demonstrated ability to solicit five and six figure gifts. Experience working with board members, key volunteers, and internal leadership in the identification, cultivation and solicitation of prospects. Strong interpersonal, management, organizational and communication skills. Proficient in using Microsoft Word and Excel, and experience with a fundraising database.