Associate Director, Philanthropy - School of Public Health & Information Sciences
Core
Cultivate long-term relationships with major donors to secure strategic philanthropic gifts and support university-wide initiatives for the School of Public Health and Information Sciences.
Role type
Senior fundraising professional (Associate Director)
Builds
Major gift campaigns and donor engagement strategies for university programs
Domain
Higher education advancement / Public health
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Major gift solicitation, donor portfolio management, relationship cultivation, deferred giving expertise, proposal development, stakeholder alignment
Preferred skills
Planned giving experience, wealth management background, complex university environment navigation, cross-functional collaboration
Technologies
CRM databases
Responsibilities
Manage a portfolio of 5-6 figure prospects through identification, qualification, and solicitation cycles; Secure major gifts to meet annual performance goals; Coordinate fundraising strategies with campus partners and university leaders; Prepare funding proposals, talking points, and gift agreements; Travel to meet with donors and execute strategic moves
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities