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Vice President, Philanthropy & Strategic Funding Initiatives

Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) is a place of distinction, serving as the nation’s leading academic medical center for vulnerable populations. It’s also a place for passionate individuals looking to join a dedicated community working today to help prepare tomorrow’s leaders.

We exist to:

• Improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities;
• Increase the diversity of the health professional and scientific workforce;
• Address primary health care through programs in education, research, and service, with emphasis on people of color and the under-served urban and rural populations in Georgia, the nation, and the world.

At Morehouse School of Medicine, we’re leading the creation and advancement of health equity. You will find a fulfilling career at MSM!

Posting Number: NONAC3545

Job Title: Vice President, Philanthropy & Strategic Funding Initiatives

Position Type: Non-Faculty

Number of Vacancies: 1

Department: Institutional Advancement

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Senior Vice President for Institutional Advancement, the Vice President, Philanthropy and Strategic Funding Initiatives will provide leadership and oversight for all areas of private fundraising strategy and implementation, including annual and broad-based giving, major and principal giving, foundation, corporate, and planned giving. Under the direction of the Senior Vice President, Office of Institutional Advancement, this individual will work closely with executive leadership, senior faculty and staff, and the President and CEO of MSM, ensuring that fundraising activities align with institutional priorities. Additionally, this position will serve as the lead architect for private funding strategies (individuals, foundations, and corporations) supporting special initiatives and programs from mission areas and strategic pillars: education, research, community engagement, capital, and endowment; and will guide MSM’s fundraising efforts related to the More In Common Alliance.

The Vice President will direct and collaborate with a high-performing team of senior fundraising professionals to ensure alignment, growth, and sustainability in MSM’s philanthropic efforts, with a focus on increased direct and endowed major gifts and capital support. The Vice President will drive fundraising strategy and execution, ensuring their team has clear direction, resources, and innovative approaches to maximize results.

This role requires exceptional interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills to align fundraising strategies with institutional priorities. Additionally, the Vice President must actively engage with faculty, staff, students, and alumni, ensuring transparency in fundraising efforts and fostering a culture of philanthropy across the university.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and drive MSM’s comprehensive philanthropy strategy, ensuring effective alignment and execution across all areas — major gifts, planned giving, annual giving, corporate and foundation relations, and donor stewardship.
• Provide strategic vision and guidance to fundraising team leaders, ensuring strong execution of philanthropic initiatives while fostering cross-functional collaboration.
• Serve as the primary strategist for securing principal and major private philanthropic support for initiatives supporting special programs from mission areas and strategic pillars.
• Lead the strategy for increasing MSM’s endowment towards a $1B goal, working with team leaders to identify, cultivate, and secure transformational gifts.
• Ensure robust growth in annual, alumni, and broad-based giving programs, strengthening MSM’s donor pipeline and fostering long-term philanthropic relationships.
• Shape and drive strategies for securing corporate partnerships and foundation funding, ensuring diversification of MSM’s revenue streams.
• Design, build, and lead the execution of a best-in-class donor engagement, stewardship, and recognition strategies across all fundraising areas to cultivate sustained giving.
• Champion the continued improvement and optimization of Salesforce CRM and data analytics to increase donor engagement, fundraising tracking, and strategic decision-making.
• Partner with the President, executive leadership team, and the Development and External Affairs Committee of the Board of Trustees to align fundraising strategies with institutional priorities.
• Display financial acumen and strategic oversight in managing the development budget, ensuring alignment between revenue generation and expense allocation.

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.A./B.S. degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Minimum of 15 years of fundraising strategy experience, with 10 years of progressively responsible leadership in advancement/development in higher education, healthcare, or equivalent (mission/budget) non-profit organization(s).

Preferred Qualifications:

• CFRE preferred, and/or other matriculation in non-profit or development education certificate or degree programs.
• An advanced degree from a regionally accredited college or university is preferred.

Morehouse School of Medicine is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Georgia State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action.

Pre-Employment/Employment Requirements:

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements:

It is MSM’s Immunization policy that all Prospective Employees are required to provide proof that they are vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment. If employment will commence during Flu Season, MSM requires all individuals to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless granted an exemption.

Required Documents:

• Curriculum Vitae or Resume
• Cover Letter (optional)

Our vision is to lead the creation and advancement of health equity.

Morehouse School of Medicine
720 Westview Drive
Atlanta, GA 30310
404-752-1500