Assistant Director of Development - Neurosciences Institute

Stony Brook University; Stony Brook (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks an Assistant Director of Development to spearhead fundraising initiatives for the Neurosciences Institute. This dynamic role involves managing a portfolio of major gift prospects and cultivating relationships with alumni and friends. You will implement innovative fundraising strategies, engage faculty and volunteers, and achieve specific financial goals. Join a team committed to excellence in diversity and making a significant impact in the healthcare sector. If you're passionate about fundraising and building relationships, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Plans

Professional Development

Flexible Work Hours

Qualifications

• 3 years of fundraising experience in higher education or non-profit.
• Proven success in cultivating and soliciting donations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement fundraising programs for the Neurosciences Institute.
• Manage major gift prospects and achieve measurable fundraising goals.

Skills

Fundraising

Sales

Relationship Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Raiser's Edge

Job description

Job Description

The Assistant Director of Development is responsible for building and managing a portfolio of 75-100 major gift prospects. They will focus on cultivating and soliciting qualified alumni and friends to support the Neurosciences Institute at Stony Brook Medicine. They will also assist with implementing a physician education model and donor referral program to identify grateful patients for cultivation. They must meet clearly defined annual metrics and have experience managing multiple priorities and donor/client relationships.

Required Qualifications (as evidenced by an attached resume):

• Bachelor's degree (foreign equivalent or higher).
• Three years (3) of full-time fundraising, sales, and/or related experience in a higher education institution, a large non-profit, or complex healthcare system.
• Proven record of success in cultivating, soliciting, and raising funds from individual donors and/or institutions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in fundraising campaigns.
• Proven success in closing leadership annual giving level gifts.
• Proficiency in contact management software, such as Raiser's Edge.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Assist with the development and implementation of a comprehensive fundraising program for the Neurosciences Institute. Identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward prospects capable of major ($100,000+) gifts. Achieve specific and measurable goals for contacts, portfolio management, proposals presented, and dollars raised.
2. Achieve specific goals for contacts, portfolio management, proposals, and funds raised.
3. Coordinate efforts with the University Advancement team, participate in various tasks and functions, and communicate clearly with colleagues about goals, progress, and activities.
4. Manage a core group of annual funds and major gift prospects, from identification to solicitation, while stewarding existing donors.
5. Engage faculty, staff, and volunteers in cultivation and solicitation activities and attend relevant events to advance donor relationships.
6. Assist in coordinating cultivation activities, donor recognition, and stewardship events to support fundraising goals.
7. Utilize and maintain prospect tracking and contact reporting through Raiser's Edge.
8. Prepare written proposals and support documentation for gift acceptance in compliance with SBU Foundation accounting procedures.
9. Other duties as assigned.

Special Notes:

The Research Foundation of SUNY is a private educational corporation. Employment is subject to the Research Foundation policies and procedures, sponsor guidelines, and the availability of funding. This is an FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for overtime. The minimum salary threshold must be met to maintain FLSA exemption.

We are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas.

Application Instructions:

Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.

Commitment to Diversity:

Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and creating an inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and other protected classes.

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Job: Administrative & Professional (non-Clinical)