UMKC Foundation, Senior Director of Major Gifts, Health Sciences
- Employer
- University of Missouri Kansas City
- Location
- Missouri, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Jul 12, 2022
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Job Description
The Senior Director of Major Gifts for the UMKC Health Sciences campus leads the fundraising activities of the UMKC School of Medicine and assists in fundraising for the Schools of Pharmacy and Nursing. Responsibilities include donor visits, proposal development, and identification and solicitation of major gifts ($25,000+) from individuals, corporations, and foundations. The Senior Director develops short and long-term fundraising strategies based on the school’s priorities. This position will also liaise with the School of Dentistry. The Senior Director of Major Gifts is an integral member of the UMKC Foundation team.
Organizational Relationships
The Senior Director of Major Gifts reports to the UMKC Foundation Assistant Vice President for Health Science.
Essential Duties:
- Prepare and implement strategies to attain goals and objectives.
- Manage a portfolio of current and prospective donors with the capacity to give $25,000 or more.
- Achieve annual goals for personal/face-to-face visits, proposals submitted and results from those proposals.
- Effectively employ the Dean and key faculty as partners in strategy development, donor cultivation, and solicitation.
- Collaborate with advisory boards to meet fundraising, alumni and marketing goals and objectives.
- Ensure the communications and marketing efforts of the unit are coordinated with development and alumni efforts.
Key Attributes
- Creative and strategically minded
- High degree of personal integrity, discretion, and confidentiality
- Value and utilize date analytics in decisions
- Demonstrated ability to manage interpersonal relationships
- Articulate speaker and skilled writer
- Ability to meet goals and objectives
- Effective organizational and marketing skills
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Familiarity with database computer systems and desktop applications.
- Work independently while also working as a member of the university fundraising team.
- Integrate the major gifts program with those of annual giving and alumni relations.
- Initiate, analyze, monitor, evaluate and alter strategic fundraising plans.
- Participate in all aspects of the gift cycle:(1) initiate contacts with major donors; (2) develop appropriate cultivation strategies; (3) move potential donors forward in the giving cycle in a timely fashion and secure major gifts; (4) maintain stewardship contacts with donors.
- Travel nationally
A bachelor’s degree and five years of experience in fundraising or related field are required. Experience with higher education or a comparably complex organization and CFRE designation preferred.
Supervisory Controls
Incumbent must have a high level of independence in accomplishing the responsibilities of the position. Goals, priorities, and major projects are reviewed and discussed on an on-going basis with the UMKC Foundation Assistant Vice President.
Guidelines are provided by the goals and objectives of the position, by fundraising strategies and techniques, by stewardship guidelines, and by the goals of the UMKC Foundation and the mission of the University. Confidentiality and discretion are mandatory.
Complexity
The ability to interact comfortably, tactfully, and effectively with varied internal and external constituencies is essential. Must display a high level of maturity and personal integrity and ability to understand, develop, and sustain resilient and dynamic relationships with donors, colleagues, and senior management.
Salary Range
$80,000 - $90,000 Commensurate with experience.
Environmental Demands
This position does not require unusual physical ability. Little physical exertion is involved, although considerable pressures exist; ability to handle tension and stress in a positive manner is required. No risks or discomforts are imposed upon this position by the physical surroundings or job situation. Frequent travel, as well as evening/weekend work, are required.
Application Instructions
To be considered for the position, you MUST email your resume/CV with appropriate attachments directly to UMKC Foundation at umkcfoundation.org/careers . The Foundation is a separate organization outside of the university.
Do not apply to the posting available on the university careers page. All application materials must be submitted directly to the Foundation to be fully considered.
The UMKC Foundation is a separate but affiliated enterprise devoted to raising funds for the university and for exercising fiduciary responsibility over endowments and other philanthropic investments made to UMKC. To learn more about UMKC Foundation, visit umkcfoundation.org . The Rinehart Foundation, founded in 1957, provides important project support for the School of Dentistry and scholarships for its students; it is a key support for ongoing excellence of the school.
Company
The University of Missouri-Kansas City, one of four universities of the University of Missouri System (UM System), is a doctoral research-intensive public university offering traditional and interdisciplinary programs. The University is designated as a high research activity university by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education and is home to 13 colleges and schools; indeed, few urban universities have the depth and breadth of disciplines (ranging from medicine to the performing arts) offered at UMKC. The University enrolls more than 16,000 students, coming from 48 states and more than 95 countries, in more than 125 academic areas. The student population includes 47% undergraduates, 31% graduates and 22% dual-enrolled HS students. Providing a stimulating classroom experience is paramount at UMKC. The institution’s diverse and international faculty hold doctorates or the highest degree in their field at an impressive 83%. UMKC has earned national and international recognition for the quality of its faculty, students, research and community leadership.
UMKC VISION
UMKC aspires to be an exemplary public urban research university of the 21st century, pursuing excellence as a human-centric learning and discovery community, fostering equity, diversity and inclusion to enrich the lives of the people and region we serve.
MISSION STATEMENT
As an urban research university, our mission at the University of Missouri-Kansas City is to promote learning through the discovery, preservation, and dissemination of knowledge of public value across a broad spectrum of disciplines and fields of study. UMKC celebrates the individual and embodies diversity and inclusion by intertwining these goals with innovation to enable transformational impact aimed at bringing cultural, social, health, and economic prosperity to the metropolitan, regional and global communities we serve.
KANSAS CITY INFORMATION
The University is located in a Kansas City metropolitan area that is among the most entrepreneurial cities in America with a population of more than 2.4 million and a diverse portfolio of industries and businesses. Home to a diverse base of corporate centers, high-tech firms and prominent non-profits, Kansas City is an inspiring example of 21st century economic transformation, with UMKC sitting at its heart. From thriving corporate headquarters such Garmin to tech startups such as ZOLOZ and ShotTracker, KC’s business community is strong.
Kansas City offers the best of both worlds—a vibrant, urban community with Midwestern appeal. The city’s rich history and its modern-day, innovative thinking come together to create an eclectic group of neighborhoods that offer a little something for everyone. From thriving arts districts, an energetic downtown nightlife, casual to upscale shopping and champion sports teams, you will have no problem making yourself at home. Of course, one of Kansas City’s biggest claims to fame is its food, especially its world-famous barbecue. Foodies will delight in the culinary scene found throughout the city. Ranging from award-winning chefs to cozy pizza joints, Kansas City definitely is not lacking any flavor.
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