Director of Development - Office of Institutional Advancement

Summary

The Director of Development will be responsible for identifying, qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major and principal gift prospects and donors. Works closely with faculty, colleagues, community influencers, senior administrators and volunteers, the Director of Development secures philanthropic commitments at the $100,000+ level in support of research, education and patient care initiatives supporting Froedtert Hospital, Froedtert Hospital Foundation, and the Medical College of Wisconsin programs.

Primary Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Managing Senior Director, provides leadership and direction to secure new and increased support from grateful patients, community influencers and friends of the institutions. Working in concert with key clinicians, researchers, and administrators responsible for elevating the reputation and prominence of Froedtert & MCW. Goal is to identify, cultivate and solicit donors for major gift commitments, securing philanthropic support for research, education and patient care initiatives supporting Froedtert Hospital Foundation and the Medical College of Wisconsin.
• Understand the mission and philanthropic priorities of Froedtert Hospital, Froedtert Hospital Foundation and the Medical College of Wisconsin and works collaboratively across the organizations and departments to build on our collective success. Comprehensive understanding of the strategic clinical and research, education, alumni relations, and patient care priorities, as well as specific clinical department priorities and needs.
• Build and strategically steward and manage a portfolio of prospects and donors with capacity to contribute major gifts.
• Develop giving opportunities aligned to donor interests and the strategic priorities of Froedtert Hospital, Froedtert Hospital Foundation, and the Medical College of WI. Creatively develop and implement innovative strategies for the successful solicitation of gifts.
• Working with the Prospect Research team, assess prospects, develop, and execute strategies designed to realize the current and lifetime giving potential of prospects to achieve individual and departmental goals.
• Ability to raise donor sights, articulate aspirational goals and ideas, set priorities, present philanthropic opportunities, and close gifts.
• Develop and maintain relationships with boards, clinical department leaders, faculty, staff, and volunteers associated with his/her portfolios/programs; meet with colleagues across campus to coordinate and execute strategies, utilizing experience and knowledge to build consensus.
• Make persuasive verbal and written cases for supporting these key priorities, effectively matching the interests of prospects to specific projects and programs needing support and ensure effective stewardship of donor relationships.
• Understanding of the complex principles and techniques associated with planned giving and estate gifts; work collaboratively with Planned Giving colleagues to close planned gifts.
• Participate in advancement activities and events, including dinners, receptions, and other philanthropic initiatives.
• Responsibility for continual review and overall accuracy of his/her portfolio in database software. Record proposals and actions about prospects and donors in a timely fashion in database.
• Accountable to annual individual performance goal metrics as well as strategic goals and objectives of department.
• Prepare and work within division budget and monitor resources and expenditures under span of control.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge – Skills – Abilities

• Successful professional fundraising experience and a proven track record of closing five and six-figure gifts in a complex organization.
• Philanthropy in a health care, academic or foundation setting
• Organized professional with entrepreneurial spirit, creativity, and resourcefulness.
• Superior interpersonal and collaborative relationship skills, with demonstrated verbal presentation experience and written communication skills.
• Ability to work across a complex organization and provide highly visible inspired leadership. Professional credibility and decision-making integrity to gain trust of key constituents and leaders. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with all constituencies, fostering inclusiveness and diversity of ideas.
• Ability to work independently and thrive in a fast-paced deadline-oriented team environment. Ability to adapt to changing circumstances in a complex environment and embrace challenges.
• Demonstrated analytic and strategic thinking capabilities. Experience with fundraising database software and Microsoft Office, including Excel.
• A highly developed ability to deal with sensitive and confidential information related to both alumni and donors, as well as employees.

Qualifications

Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on an equivalent basis.

Minimum Required Education: Bachelor’s degree

Minimum Required Experience: 4 years -  experience as a fundraiser within a non-profit organization

Preferred Education: 6 years

Preferred Experience: Internet research, database query and reporting experience - successful track record securing five- and six-figure gifts

Physical Requirements

Work requires occasionally lifting moderate weight materials, standing, or walking continuously.

Work Environment

Occasional exposure to dust, noise, temperature changes, or contact with water or other liquids. Work is performed in an environmentally controlled environment.

Sensory Acuity

Ability to detect and translate speech or other communication required. May occasionally require the ability to distinguish colors and perceive relative distances between objects.

Why MCW?

• Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental. Along with Flexible Spending options
• 403B Retirement Package
• Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Pet Insurance
• On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes
• Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc.

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