ASSISTANT DIRECTOR-DEVELOPMENT

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama at Birmingham is seeking an Assistant Director of Development to join the School of Nursing Office of Development and Alumni Relations. This role will solicit and close mid-level gifts, manage relationships with prospects, and coordinate donor communications.

Hybrid work is eligible after probation. Under the Senior Director for the School of Nursing, you will build a portfolio, meet annual goals, and collaborate with the ODAR team to engage Board members and secure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with three years of related experience required.
• Experience in fundraising or healthcare philanthropy preferred.
• CRM experience and portfolio development are essential.

Responsibilities

• Solicit and close a defined number of mid-level gifts.
• Engage with Board of Visitors and sponsorships for annual events.
• Coordinate solicitations, acknowledgments, and donor recognition.

Skills

CRM

Fundraising techniques

Portfolio development

Communication skills

Writing skills

Presentation skills

Project management

HIPAA-compliant fundraising

Education

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

Tools

CRM

Job description

Job Description - ASSISTANT DIRECTOR-DEVELOPMENT (T231599)

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR-DEVELOPMENT - ( T231599 )

Description

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR-DEVELOPMENT
The University of Alabama at Birmingham

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) seeks an Assistant Director of Development to join the UAB School of Nursing Office of Development and Alumni Relations (ODAR). Under the direction of the Senior Director of Development II for the School of Nursing, this position is expected to solicit and close a defined number of mid-level gifts in support of the UAB School of Nursing. This includes intentional meetings with unqualified and/or qualified prospects to build and maintain a portfolio of mid-to-high net worth prospects. The Assistant Director of Development will be expected to meet/exceed established metrics on an annual basis – including dollar, visit, solicitations and proposals presented goals.

This Assistant Director of Development will also work closely with ODAR’s Program Manager II, Alumni Affairs Specialist, and the Senior Director of Development II to engage with members of the School of Nursing Board of Visitors and Junior Board of Visitors, including securing corporate and individual sponsorships for their annual fundraising event

This position will report to the Senior Director of Development II for the School of Nursing and will be an integral member of the University Advancement team and the School of Nursing Office of Development and Alumni Relations.

This position is hybrid-eligible after the probationary period.

General Responsibilities

• Work closely with ODAR’s Program Manager II, Alumni Affairs Specialist, and the Senior Director of Development II to engage with members of the School of Nursing Board of Visitors and Junior Board of Visitors, including securing corporate and individual sponsorships for their annual fundraising event.
• Execute fundraising strategies to raise mid-level gifts in support of the UAB School of Nursing.
• Work with other members of ODAR, the Dean’s Office, and the University Advancement Services staff to ensure that potential gift prospects are properly researched and assigned, that all solicitations are coordinated and completed, and that donors receive appropriate acknowledgments and recognition.

Annual Salary Range

$47,665 to $66,000

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.

Preferences

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

Preferred Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Ability to work competently within CRM
• Intermediate knowledge of fundraising techniques (qualifying, asks, objections, messaging)
• Portfolio development / management
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a high functioning team
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and persuasively
• Advanced writing skills
• Presentation skills
• Intermediate project management
• Knowledge of HIPAA-compliant fundraising practices in healthcare philanthropy

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

Other

Organization

180000000 Office of VP for UAB Advancement

Employee Status

Regular

Shift : Day/1st Shift

Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager) : Hybrid Eligible