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Position Description:
Every great life-changing discovery begins the same way-with new knowledge. It can change everything, from a single life to the future of entire communities. That's why academic medicine, and the continuous pursuit of knowledge, is at the center of everything we do at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW). As an Assistant Director of Development, you will be responsible for qualifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding philanthropic gifts. This role works closely with faculty, staff, and volunteers to secure commitments up to $100,000 in support of research, education, community engagement and patient care initiatives. Responsibilities: Build and effectively manage a portfolio of prospects and donors with a highly relational lens. Qualifies prospects and works collaboratively with colleagues within the Office of Institutional Advancement to expand the base of donors supporting for MCW and Froedtert Hospital priorities. Pursue giving opportunities that align priorities with donor interests and the overall strategic priorities of Froedtert Hospital, Froedtert Hospital Foundation, and the Medical College of Wisconsin. Creatively develop and implement innovative strategies for the successful qualification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of gifts. Utilize predictive data analytics, assess prospects, and develop and execute strategies to realize the current and lifetime giving potential of prospects. Ability to inspire prospective benefactors, articulate organizational priorities, strategically present and solicit philanthropic opportunities and close gifts. Develop and maintain relationships with volunteer leadership, faculty, clinicians and staff associated with her/his portfolios and educational programs. Meet with colleagues across campus to coordinate and execute strategies, utilizing experience and knowledge to build consensus. Make persuasive verbal and written cases for supporting these key priorities, effectively matching the interests of prospects to specific projects and programs needing support and ensure effective stewardship of donor relationships. General understanding of principles and techniques associated with planned giving and estate gifts. Work collaboratively colleagues to cultivate, solicit and steward planned gifts. Participate in advancement activities and events, including dinners, receptions, and other fundraising initiatives. Review and ensure overall accuracy of her/his portfolio in database. Record proposals and actions about prospects and donors in a timely fashion in Raisers Edge database. Accountable to annual individual performance goal metrics as well as strategic goals and objectives of department. Knowledge - Skills - Abilities
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Minimum Qualifications: Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on an equivalent basis. Minimum education: Bachelor's Degree Minimum experience: 1 years of experience in relationship management with externally facing constituents. Preferred Qualifications: Preferred education: Master's degree Preferred experience: 2 years; preferably in philanthropy. Internet research, database query and reporting experience. Experience in Development/Advancement setting. #LI-NK1 Why MCW? For a full list of positions see: For a brief overview of our benefits see: Eastern Wisconsin is a vibrant, diverse metropolitan area. MCW is intent on attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce and faculty body that reflects the community we serve. We value diversity of backgrounds, experience, thought, and perspectives to advance excellence in science and medicine. MCW is a welcoming campus community with a strong culture of collaboration, partnership, and engagement with our surrounding community. For more information, please visit our institutional website at .
MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination
The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.
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The Medical College of Wisconsin is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability or sexual orientation.