Managing Director of Development – Libraries and Museums

Job Number: 113543

Department: ADV: Colleges/Schools/Units

Campus Location (For Posting) : City
Atlanta

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Description

JOB SUMMARY: The Division of Advancement and Alumni Engagement utilizes resources, technology, and business for the purpose of soliciting alumni, donor engagement, donor research, and stewardship throughout Emory University and Health Systems. Our mission is to inspire and steward meaningful, lasting relationships that elevate engagement and giving to fulfill Emory’s mission to serve humanity.

The Advancement and Alumni Engagement Colleges, Schools, & Units team is responsible for alumni and donor engagement, donor research, solicitation, stewardship, endowments and other school/unit reporting. The Emory Library system comprises the Robert W. Woodruff Library and several other specialty libraries, making a wide range of remarkable assets available to the university community and the general public. Emory Libraries are recognized as an intellectual center transforming teaching, learning, research, and patient care. The Michael C. Carlos Museum was established on Emory’s Atlanta campus in 1919 and since then, has become one of the premier museums in the Southeast. It holds one of the most comprehensive collections in the region with artwork from around the world, as well as a collection of works on paper from the Renaissance to the present. Science Gallery Atlanta is part of an international network of galleries committed to bringing science, art, technology and design together to deliver world-class educational and cultural experiences for young people. This position will serve as the primary fundraiser supporting the newly merged Libraries and Museums at Emory. This position will report to the Managing Senior Director of Development – Laney Graduate School and Academic Units.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Develops and implements strategies for identifying, cultivating, and successfully soliciting individuals, corporations, and foundations for gifts of $100K – $1M to support education, patient care, and research programs for a department, school, or unit. Solicits gifts of $100K – $1M+ in support of the school/unit.
• Manages a portfolio of prospects through an active schedule of solicitation, cultivation, and stewardship calls to donors and new prospects in support of strategic priorities.
• May develop school/unit strategic planning and goal setting.
• Builds relationships among prospective donors, alumni, and volunteers to support programs and priorities.
• Builds relationships with faculty, administrators, deans, and division/University leadership to develop, interpret, and align priorities of the school/unit with donor goals/interests.
• Partners with central advancement offices to ensure that potential gift prospects are properly qualified, cultivated, and stewarded.
• May develop and oversee writing/production of appropriate fundraising materials including, but not limited to, case statements, brochures, solicitation letters, gift proposals, appreciation letters, donor reports, and campaign status reports.
• Ensures the maintenance of information on selected donors and prospects including contact reports in CRM system.
• Communicates in ways that are donor-centric, while furthering the mission of Emory.
• Travels to meet with donors as needed. Manages support and professional staff.
• May manage the operations of the department/program and budgets.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS:

In addition to the duties outlined above, the Managing Director may be required to:

• Meet division metrics for visit preparation, qualification, contact reports, visits, referrals, and accurate coding using the CRM system.
• Represent the department, school/unit, division, or University.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor’s degree and six years of experience in higher education, development, fundraising, healthcare, or equivalent experience in a non-profit institution.  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Successful candidates will possess experience as lead solicitor, closing gifts of $100,000+ and $1M+ from prospects.
• Prior experience working with comprehensive campaigns, alumni engagement, or a university setting.
• Experience working with various technologies including advanced knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office Suite, mass email applications, database and project management software, and CRM systems.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, organizational, problem-solving skills with attention to detail, the ability to work with ambiguity, navigate a complex work environment, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• The ability to work independently as well as collaboratively to achieve goals with a commitment to delivering exceptional customer service.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills as well as effective presentation skills.
• Flexibility to accommodate changing priorities and deadlines.
• Possess a high level of professionalism and commitment to confidentiality with sound judgment and discretion.
• Capacity to lead and develop a team’s skills through effective feedback and coaching, motivating and empowering colleagues while being institutionally minded, strategic, and impactful.

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs. Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department of work. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

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