Senior Director of Philanthropy
Senior Director of Philanthropy
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Job Description:
The Senior Director of Philanthropy in partnership with the Vice President of Institutional Advancement is responsible for creating and executing an overall strategy to develop a culture of sustainable philanthropy at KHSU. Focused on enhancing student success and institutional excellence this position works closely with the President Dean and faculty to identify fundraising priorities aligned with the strategic plan and will lead the development of the annual integrated development plan coordinating projected activities and their associated revenues and expense. The Senior Director of Development oversees and directs fund development activity across the country building visibility and financial resources.
Principle Duties:
- Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy encompassing major gifts planned giving corporate partnerships individual giving grants and endowment initiatives aligning with the institutions strategic goals and capital campaign priorities.
- Identify cultivate solicit and steward major donors prospects and corporate partners including alumni community leaders and industry partners while managing a portfolio of prospects to secure transformational gifts.
- Provide leadership supervision mentoring and goal setting to development staff fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.
- Collaborate with leadership faculty Board members Campaign Leadership Committee and institutional advocates to develop fundraising priorities craft compelling fundraising stories and support development efforts.
- Research develop and implement shortterm and longterm strategic fundraising plans with a focus on donor stewardship and building sustainable donor relationships.
- Establish and nurture strategic alliances partnerships and collaborative relationships with the medical community businesses and industry leaders to enhance fundraising opportunities.
- Represent the institution at community and institutional events serving as an ambassador to generate commitment inspire loyalty and promote the organizations mission.
Essential Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Possess exceptional written and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to interact with diverse internal and external constituents.
- Remain flexible and agile during periods of growth and change.
- Effectively communicate and present in small and large settings.
- Ability to remain curious ask questions and understand programs under development.
- Articulate compellingly the mission and vision of the organization/programs.
- Adept at engaging cultivating soliciting and stewarding individuals from varying philanthropic capacity levels.
- Ability to work closely and collaboratively with colleagues.
Position Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in business communication marketing or public relations; advanced degree a plus.
- Minimum of 710 years of progressive experience in development fundraising or related fields preferably in higher education healthcare or nonprofit sectors.
- Success in solicitation closing and stewardship of 6 figure philanthropic gifts.
- Proven ability to advance the interests of donors or potential donors while honoring and protecting the best interests of the organization.
- Commitment to ethical fundraising practices.
- Willingness to travel with occasional weekend and evening work.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office and development databases required; experience with Blackbauds Raisers Edge a plus.
DISCLAIMER:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.
Kansas Health Science University offers a generous compensation and benefits package as well as the opportunity to work for a leader in the field of education. Some of our key benefits include: generous paid timeoff medical and dental coverage companypaid life and disability insurance retirement plan with employer contribution multiple flexible spending accounts (FSA) tuition reimbursement professional development and regular employee appreciation events.Kansas Health Science University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Apply Link:
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