ASSISTANT DIRECTOR-DEVELOPMENT

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 52,555 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama at Birmingham is seeking an Assistant Director of Development for the School of Health Professions. The role involves building a donor network and executing fundraising strategies for mid-level gifts. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and three years of fundraising experience.

This hybrid-eligible position requires strong skills in networking and stakeholder management, along with proficiency in CRM systems. The salary range is between $52,555 and $65,000.

Qualifications

• 3 years of related experience required.
• Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.
• Minimum 3 years of fundraising or equivalent experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a donor network of mid-to-high net worth prospects.
• Execute fundraising strategies for mid-level gifts.
• Input prospect/donor information into CRM and create proposals.

Skills

Fundraising techniques

Stakeholder management

Networking

CRM proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Business or a related field

Job description

Assistant Director-Development (T236981)

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) seeks an Assistant Director of Development to join UAB’s School of Health Professions. The Assistant Director is expected to efficiently solicit and close a defined number of mid-level gifts within a specified timeframe in support of the school. This includes intentional meetings with unqualified and/or qualified prospects to build and maintain a portfolio of mid‑to‑high net worth prospects. The incumbent is expected to meet/exceed established metrics on an annual basis – including dollar, visit, solicitations and proposals presented goals. This position will report to the Director of Development for the School of Health Professions and will be an integral member of the University Advancement team. This position is hybrid‑eligible after the probationary period.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a donor network of mid‑to‑high net worth prospects and establish a portfolio of individuals, corporations and foundations with the capacity to make mid‑level gifts.
• Execute fundraising strategies to raise mid‑level gifts in support of UAB’s School of Health Professions.
• Input all prospect/donor contact information into CRM Advance, create and deliver proposals to prospects and donors, and ensure that all donors receive appropriate acknowledgments and recognition.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Salary Pay Range

$52,555 – $65,000

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Business or a related field and three (3) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.

Preferred Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of fundraising or equivalent experience.
• Travel required.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Ability to work competently within CRM.
• Intermediate knowledge of fundraising techniques (qualifying, asks, objections, messaging).
• Advanced networking – positioning conversations.
• Advanced stakeholder management (status, prospects lists, communications, etc.).
• Knowledge of basic planned giving techniques.
• Portfolio development / management.

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.

Primary Location

University

Job Category

Professional & Managerial

Organization

180000000 Office of VP for UAB Advancement

Employee Status

Regular

Shift: Day/1st Shift

Work Arrangement: Hybrid Eligible