Director of Development - College of Health Sciences

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About WesternU
As you take your first step onto a Western University of Health Sciences campus, each path, each person, each structure comes with a transformative story. WesternU is more than the practice of medicine. We are defined by character and culture.
At WesternU, you will discover humanism at the heart of every interaction: a warm welcome, a sincere smile, a positive word, a kind deed, a thoughtful gesture. You will see students work together on case studies; a parade of pets in campus parks; student clubs offering opportunities for career growth and community involvement; and faculty, staff and students designing their future and the future of WesternU. We display a collaborative mindset in how we operate, educate, and serve others.
Although, geographically, we are two campuses - as humanists, we are one: to enhance and extend the quality of life in our communities and achieve excellence in everything we do. We attract diverse, professional faculty, staff and students that thrive in an environment of humanistic health care education. Join our team of faculty and staff and make a difference.
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Position Title
Director of Development - College of Health Sciences
Position Control Number
A03624
Type of Position
Administration
Position Status
Full-time
Department
5501-External Relations
Campus
Western University Campus-Pomona, CA
Position Location
California
Job Summary
The Director of Development (DoD) is dedicated to the College of College of Health Sciences. The DoD will report to the Assistant Vice President of Development (AVP) and collaborate with the AVP to ensure strategies are effectively implemented. The DoD creates and implements programs of engagement between the University/college(s) and external constituencies to encourage major gifts and principal gifts. The DoD will ensure the success of multiple fundraising projects, develop annual goals, work with college deans to secure and sustain support from prospective donors, including alumni, friends, employees, corporations, business, and foundations. Maintains a portfolio of top prospective donors; develops a solicitation and stewardship plan for those in assigned portfolio.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Individuals must possess the knowledge, as well as the following skills and ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

• Experience maintaining a rigorous individual moves management process. Demonstrated ability to close major and/or principal gifts on a regular basis.
• Proven success at fundraising by developing and implementing strategic plans that incorporate concise goals, targeted audiences, and fundraising strategies in-line with institutional needs.
• Knowledge of all aspects of fundraising, donor relations, stewardship and alumni relations; the ability to apply this knowledge to achieve stated goals.
• Ability to work effectively with deans and directors, academic and university leaders, and volunteers to achieve fundraising goals.
• Advanced written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills to establish and maintain good working relationships throughout the organization and with outside constituencies.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently; ability to prioritize multiple assignments.
• Strong organization skills and ability to maintain progress on multiple assignments over a broad spectrum of activities.
• Familiarity with advancement relationship management systems (Raiser's Edge, RENXT, or Banner), electronic information systems, word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and electronic mail software.
• Adhere to Donor Bill of Rights, the ethical guidelines promulgated by CASE or other professional organizations and apply these to the duties.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality within professional standards, FERPA, HIPAA, and other related regulations.
• Advanced organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills, including skills in effective decision-making and problem identification/avoidance/resolution, and strong project management skills

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is preferred.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of four (4) years of fundraising experience, including demonstrated success in securing major gifts from individual donors.
  • Proven track record in setting and achieving ambitious goals.
  • Excellent written, oral and presentation skills required.

Preferred Qualifications
Essential Job Duties
Key Responsibilities

• Develops and manages a portfolio to identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward prospects for gifts in the agreed upon range.
• Ensures that predetermined fundraising goals are met. Writes proposals for solicitation of individual, corporate, and foundation prospects with a focus on developing an individual giving pipeline, sustaining and enhancing corporate philanthropy, and developing initiatives to support the colleges and continued student success. Develops detailed gift opportunities tailored to the interest of potential major donors, consistent with established needs and priorities of the University and the college(s).
• As part of engagement efforts, initiate proactive contact and develop meaningful and effective development prospects for donors and prospective donors to showcase unique opportunities for support; Track progress and results utilizing Raiser's Edge and follow WesternU's prospect management and stewardship guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruits, trains, and supports key volunteers to assist in advancement efforts.
• Organizes and directs donor solicitation involving key volunteers and academic leaders and participates in major donor solicitations. Enlists the involvement of the College faculty, the Dean and other senior administrators in their contact with volunteers and prospective donors.

Key Responsibilities

• Other duties as assigned.

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Work Schedule

• The working hours will be 8am-5pm with some nights and weekend hours.

Working at WesternU
We believe in making an impact in the lives of our employees, personally, and professionally. Every employee has different individual and/or family needs. We offer benefits that are both comprehensive and flexible to address your unique needs. We believe work-life harmony is positive and achievable.
We offer competitive salaries, generous paid time off, insurance plans, reimbursements, and retirement benefits. Additionally,
• Our faculty, staff, and administrators are 100% focused on student success.
• Our University culture creates the context for a nurturing and supportive environment.
• Faculty, staff, and students can expect to make deep, personal relationships within the University community.
• As a Faculty, Staff, or Student at WesternU, you can focus on work that you love, be your authentic self, and lead to the future with innovation in health sciences.
• WesternU's core value of humanism encourages all to bring their whole self in all that they do.
• We are committed to fostering a culture of respect, equity, collaboration, and fun at all levels for all people!
Expected Pay Scale
Minimum
$115,000.00 Annually
Maximum
$125,000.00 Annually