Development Liaison - Office of Development

University of Mississippi Medical Center

  • Jackson, MS
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
Hello,Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Please review the following instructions prior to submitting your job application:
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After you apply, we will review your qualifications and contact you if your application is among the most highly qualified. Due to the large volume of applications, we are unable to individually respond to all applicants. You may check the status of your application via your Candidate Profile.Thank you,Human ResourcesImportant Applications Instructions:Please complete this application in entirety by providing all of your work experience, education and certifications/license. You will be unable to edit/add/change your application once it is submitted.Job Requisition ID: R00034867Job Category: Professional and TechnicalOrganization: Office of Development-Executive DirectorLocation/s: Main Campus JacksonJob Title: Development Liaison - Office of DevelopmentJob Summary: Work with individuals, corporations and foundations to assist in soliciting financial support to achieve the fundraising goals of the University of Mississippi Medical Center through prospect research, cultivation and securing gifts in the form of annual giving, major gifts and/or deferred gifts. Work with the major gifts officer to meet with prospective and past donors and coordinate development efforts with both internal and external audiences.Education & ExperienceBachelor's degree in business or related field plus two (2) years of related experience in fundraising, sales, marketing, public relations, business, or equivalent combination of education/experience. Masters degree preferred but not required.CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED: NAKnowledge, Skills & AbilitiesOutstanding organizational and time management skills. Computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft office products and the ability to learn new database systems. Excellent communication skills including both verbal and written skills, including the ability to formulate clear letters and memos. Deadline driven, with a commitment to excellent customer service and the ability to independently drive projects with multiple stakeholders. Ability to think critically and maintain confidentiality on behalf of philanthropic donors and medical center colleagues. Understanding of online giving, internet communication and social media and its applicability to fundraising. Basic knowledge of fundraising strategies, direct mail, online giving, events, and coordination and development of annual giving programs. Understanding of institutional programs and strategic initiatives and the ability to accurately pair institutional priorities with those of the prospective donor.RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Assists the major gifts officer in working with individuals, corporations and foundations soliciting/raising major, principal and deferred gifts. Coordinates meetings and events between major gifts officer and donors.
  • Designs, coordinates, and conducts fundraising and marketing support related programs for UMMC as assigned by the chief development officer (CDO).
  • Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with donors, department leaders, physicians, researchers, management and other key personnel to understand needs and engage them in the development process.
  • Plans, executes and/or attends fundraising-related (institutional advancement) events for UMMC.
  • Plans, executes and/or attends fundraising-related (institutional advancement) events for the mind center and UMMC.
  • Assists with building and maintaining a development program and supporting database of prospective donor names and related information (including tracking and recording donor activity in a donor management system), and accurately reporting achievement of established charitable fundraising goals.
  • Develops and proposes strategies for solicitation acquisition of major gifts, including: determining the appropriate amount of interaction and ongoing relationships with a prospect/donor; recommending specific purposes and levels of gifts; identifying those who should be involved in that donor relationship and cultivation; and assuring that relationships progress to solicitation in a timely manner.
  • Drafts and executes communications with donors through cultivation letters, solicitation letters, thank you notes, proposals, case statements, phone calls, meetings, etc, for the purpose of strategically communicating and informing donors.
  • Furthers her/his education in advancement related topics (planned giving, etc.) Including maintaining appropriate professional affiliations and publication subscriptions.
  • Collaborates with the executive and event committees to plan and orchestrate special fundraising events.
  • The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.
Physical and Environmental Demands
Requires frequent working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours, occasional travelling to offsite locations, occasional activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, constant work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, occasional bending, occasional lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds, frequent driving, occasional pushing/pulling, occasional reaching, frequent sitting, frequent standing, and frequent walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more)Time Type: Full timeFLSA Designation/Job Exempt: YesPay Class: SalaryFTE %: 100Work Shift: DayBenefits Eligibility: Benefits EligibleGrant Funded: NoJob Posting Date: 02/28/2024Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified):

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