Summary

Reporting directly to the Assistant Vice President of Development, the Associate Director of Development’s primary purpose is to serve as a major gifts officer (maintaining a portfolio of individuals, corporations and foundations as appropriate), developing and managing a portfolio of current and new prospects that result in philanthropic resources on behalf of Baylor College of Medicine (BCM).

Internal title: Senior Development Associate I; working title: Associate Director, Development

Job Duties

• Works towards the achievement of the annual BCM office goal.
• Individually accountable for fundraising productivity, donor engagement and cultivation, solicitation and stewardship, as well as gift and estate planning metrics.
• The expectation will be that with a mature portfolio, this position will solicit $2M per year, and secure a minimum of $1M per year. 
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision; effectively and efficiently organize and prioritize workload to meet constantly changing demands; high level of accuracy, attention to detail and strong organizational skills; communicate status of projects to appropriate staff members and/or supervisors in a timely fashion.
• Collaborates with other Development leaders and Institutional Advancement colleagues to foster the success of their respective programs. 
• Enhances fundraising skills through professional associations and BCM training.
• Fosters an environment of fairness, cooperation and professionalism – adhering to the core values of the College and principals of community that are vital to successful advancement and the well-being of all participating stakeholders.
• Values every member for the individual efforts and unique talents that enhance achievement of goals and objectives and extend a welcoming and nurturing workplace culture and environment where everyone is included, respected and empowered.
• Actively practices moves management throughout the donor life cycle of identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship.
• Documents all donor related activities using donor database system. 
• Attends donor events and supports prospect engagement strategies as directed. 
• Performs other job-related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Four years of relevant experience. 

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Direct fundraising experience in a private, not-for-profit organization, and/or closely related client portfolio management.
• Academic healthcare fundraising experience.