What are the responsibilities and job description for the Development Director - Podiatric Medicine, Health Sciences and Community Engagement position at Cherry Hill Free Clinic?
Role: Development Director for Podiatric Medicine, Health Sciences, and Community Engagement, reporting to the Senior Director of Philanthropy and Gift Planning.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward gifts from $25,000 to six figures from alumni, supporters, and community members.
- Manage a portfolio of 100 prospects, building relationships through all giving cycle phases to increase annual revenue.
- Develop and execute fundraising strategies, including prospect visits, asks, and goal achievement.
- Organize engagement activities with faculty, staff, leadership, and board members to support campaign pillars: scholarships, campus development, and community impact.
- Coordinate communication plans, donor correspondence, and stewardship updates, maintaining detailed records in Raiser's Edge NXT.
- Collaborate with deans, faculty, and advancement colleagues to align fundraising priorities and facilitate events.
- Represent the organization at events, engaging donors and prospects, and work with Advancement Services for database updates.
- Maintain in-depth knowledge of funding priorities and effectively communicate the case for support.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- 3-5 years in fundraising or related field, with experience cultivating five-figure gifts or higher.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Monday.com, Teams, Thankview, Workday; database management experience preferred.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Willingness to work occasional evenings/weekends and travel, primarily within California.
- Knowledge of the organization’s mission and regional communities is a plus.
Salary : $25,000