Director Of Development For The School Of Medicine

Join a dynamic team of Development professionals working to advance the mission of the University of New Mexico. The UNM Foundation seeks nominations and applications for the position of Director of Development for the UNM School of Medicine.
The School of Medicine is committed to remaining a world-leading institution in three equally valued and interrelated missions of patient care, education, and research.
The successful applicant will be responsible for creating and implementing a comprehensive development program in coordination with the leadership of the UNM School of Medicine, the UNM Foundation staff, and colleagues. The successful applicant will work closely with the School of Medicine and UNM Foundation leadership, staff, volunteers, and friends to identify prospects, develop strategies leading to solicitation, and steward major donors. The primary focus of the position is to identify and cultivate prospects and solicit major and planned gifts benefiting the School of Medicine. Cover letter and resume requested.
Primary Responsibilities

• Identifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards major donors and prospects including individuals, corporations, and foundations, through visits and other forms of direct personal contact in accordance with performance targets set by the UNM Foundation and at levels defined by the Foundation.
• Fosters relationships with leadership, faculty, physicians, and scientists to assist in identifying major gift prospects, presenting needs to prospects and implementing of a Grateful Patient Program.
• Enlists senior management in furthering the unit's fundraising program; provides effective staffing and educates and supports management with respect to their Foundation leadership roles.
• Collaborates with development colleagues on prospect identification, proposal development, and coordination of internal support activities.
• Effectively utilizes the prospect management database and other institutional resources to ensure proper management of donors, prospects, alumni, and volunteers in coordination with overall objectives.
• Creates and maintains effective working relationships with all UNM Foundation departments and colleagues to advance our mission and maximize total gift revenue.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Travel as appropriate to meet with prospects and donors.

Required Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution required
• Five (5) or more years of related experience in development/fundraising
• Experience in higher education or other non-profit organization
• Proven ability to close large private gifts.

Compensation Salary Range
$80,000 - $90,000
Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate's experience and qualifications, and application of any approved geographic salary differential.
Other Requirements
Must be able to drive personal vehicle for University and Foundation business (mileage reimbursed) and hold a valid driver's license with current insurance, and a clean driving record. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of criminal, driving record, and employment background screening. Some positions may also require credit background screening as well.
WORKING CONDITIONS

• This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work schedule.
• Prolonged periods sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times, with or without assistance such as a dolly or cart
• May be required, on occasion, to drive personal vehicle for job-related business.
• Ability and willingness to work extended hours, as necessary.
• Travel and occasional weekend and evening work is required.

The UNM Foundation is an equal-opportunity employer and is dedicated to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Foundation Office:
700 Lomas Blvd. NE, Two Woodward Center, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Office hours: 8am to 5pm
Accessibility:
The University of New Mexico Foundation is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. If you are interested in applying for employment with us and need special assistance or accommodation to use our website or to apply for a position, please contact Gretchen Doyle, Senior Associate Vice President of Human Resources, at 505-313-7647.