Assistant Director of Development - School of Nursing

Homewood Chamber; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

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. This role will solicit and close mid-level gifts, building a portfolio of prospects and meeting annual metrics.

The position works with ODAR staff and School of Nursing leadership, securing corporate and individual sponsorships for annual events; hybrid-eligible after probation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Business or a related field and three years of related experience required.
• Travel required.

Responsibilities

• Execute fundraising strategies to raise mid-level gifts in support of the UAB School of Nursing.
• Work closely with ODAR’s program staff and leadership to engage with board members and secure sponsorships for events.
• Ensure solicitations are coordinated, donors are acknowledged, and that portfolios are properly researched and managed.

Skills

CRM

Fundraising

Portfolio management

Communication

Writing skills

Presentation skills

Project management

HIPAA fundraising

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Assistant Director of Development - School of Nursing

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.

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