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UTMB Health

Director of Development

UTMB Health, Galveston, Texas, United States, 77554


Director of Development

Galveston, Texas, United States

Executive - Business Professional

UTMB Health

Requisition # 2403447

Job Description

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Responsible for ensuring the successful development of major gift fund raising for UTMB. Oversees annual plans by monitoring on a quarterly basis, and partners with peers to provide updates to senior leadership.

Essential Job Functions:

Responsible for the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of major gifts for the unit (major gifts:$50,000 and above).

Develops annual objectives and quarterly plans with emphasis on securing major gifts from individuals, alumni, foundations and corporations.Reviews plans monthly with a Senior Director of Development and quarterly with the Vice President and Chief Development Officer. Collaborates and coordinates with other Directors of Development on all related fund raising plans.

Manages a portfolio of 125 – 150 major gift prospective contributors and develops written strategies for the lead prospects; and ensures that all donors of gifts of $50,000 or more are engaged in a substantive action for moves management.

Responsible for a minimum of 15 face-to-face visits per month.

Fund raising priorities are established by UTMB leadership. The Development Team will adhere to fund raising priorities and guidelines.

Manages financial resources in soliciting major gifts.

Participates as a member of the Major Gifts Team and assists other Development staff as needed in securing gifts for the University.

May be assigned to university-wide projects (campaigns) and/or geographic regions for major gift fund raising purposes.

Marginal or Periodic Functions:

Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.

Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Experience in cultivating and soliciting gifts from grateful patients and their families, alumni, corporations and foundations.

Proven skills in fundraising, interpersonal communications, and project planning and execution.

Work experience in an academic medicine or health care environment preferred.

Travel throughout Texas and possibly outside of Texas will be required as needed to fulfill duties.

Demonstrated experience in Word, Excel and Outlook required.Experience in PowerPoint and constituent database is preferred.

Excellent problem-solving skills.

Ability to think strategically as well as operationally.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field, and five years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Six or more years of experience, specifically in gift/fund raising.

Front line development experience in an academic medical center or university setting preferred

Equal Employment Opportunity:

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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