Assistant Director of Development - School of Nursing

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

Job summary

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. The role focuses on soliciting and closing mid-level gifts and building a portfolio of qualified prospects.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Development II, you will work with the School of Nursing Board of Visitors, secure sponsorships for the annual event, and coordinate donor acknowledgments and stewardship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Business or related field and three years of related experience.
• Knowledge of CRM systems and fundraising techniques (qualifying, asks, objections, messaging).
• Portfolio development and management experience; ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Execute fundraising strategies to raise mid-level gifts for the UAB School of Nursing.
• Engage with the School of Nursing Board of Visitors and secure corporate/individual sponsorships for the annual event.
• Collaborate with ODAR and University Advancement staff to research prospects and coordinate solicitations and donor acknowledgments.

Skills

Fundraising

Portfolio management

Communication

Advanced writing

Presentation skills

Project management

HIPAA-compliant fundraising

Education

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

Tools

CRM

Job description

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 acknowledgements 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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