| Overview: |
The Office of Development and Alumni Affairs at Quinnipiac University is seeking a Senior Director of Development for Health Affairs to lead philanthropic efforts in support of the School of Nursing, the School of Health Sciences, and the Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine.
The Senior Director will play a pivotal role in securing transformational gifts that align with each school’s strategic funding priorities and Quinnipiac’s comprehensive campaign, For the Ambitious. Working closely with the deans of each school, you will cultivate relationships with major donor prospects and drive impactful philanthropy that shapes the future of healthcare education.
What You’ll Do:
Lead & Strategize: Drive fundraising initiatives to strengthen support for health affairs programs.
Engage & Cultivate: Manage a portfolio of 120 major gift prospects, each capable of making a minimum gift of $50,000.
Deliver Excellence: Provide concierge-level donor service, ensuring a highly personalized and meaningful engagement experience.
Inspire Philanthropy: Secure major gifts, establish endowed scholarships and funds, and exceed revenue and donor visit goals.
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| About Quinnipiac: |
Quinnipiac is a private, coeducational, nonsectarian institution located 90 minutes north of New York City and two hours from Boston. The university enrolls 7,000 full-time undergraduate and 3,000 graduate and part-time students in 100 degree programs through its Schools of Business, Communications, Education, Engineering, Health Sciences, Law, Medicine, Nursing and College of Arts and Sciences. Quinnipiac consistently ranks among the top regional universities in the North in U.S. News & World Report’s America’s “Best Colleges” issue. Quinnipiac also is recognized in Princeton Review’s “The Best 380 Colleges.” The Chronicle of Higher Education has named Quinnipiac among the “Great Colleges to Work For.” For more information, please visit www.qu.edu. An education at Quinnipiac embodies the University’s commitment to preparing graduates for 21st century careers and citizenship, creating an inclusive, excellence-driven community, nurturing and positively impacting internal, local and global communities and fostering lifelong connections and success. The University believes in educating a diverse student body to become valued and contributing members of their communities through vital and purposeful educational programs. Students engage with real-world issues through practice and considering different perspectives. The University’s innovative curriculum further prepares undergraduate and graduate students to understand their roles and responsibilities as members of the Quinnipiac community as well as the larger national and global communities. |
| Responsibilities: |
- Works collaboratively with the deans of the three schools to engage major prospects to secure philanthropic support for the schools’ funding priorities and strategic initiatives. Provides counsel, coaching, and briefing to the deans prior to and after donor meetings. Engages with faculty and staff and educates them about development at the schools
- Conducts a minimum of 120 intentional personal visits with current and prospective donors. Promptly documents all contacts with donor in QU’s CRM to build the donor’s story and history with the University
- Creatively cultivates, solicits, and stewards prospects and donors, and conducts meaningful discovery work to build the major gift pipeline
- Plans and executes personalized donor strategy plans and well-written proposals
- Connects highly qualified benefactors to the president, deans and faculty to deepen their relationship with the University and increase their philanthropic commitment
- Maintains a portfolio of major prospects for the purpose of supporting the University
- Supervises the assistant director of development for health affairs
- Provides timely and accurate reports to management regarding prospect activity as needed
- Leverages available resources to maximize alumni support and collaborates with colleagues in Planned Giving, Parent Development, Annual Giving, Alumni Affairs, and Advancement Services in support of divisional and institutional goals. Develops new programs and initiatives to provide opportunities for meaningful prospect engagement with the schools
- Crafts strategy for schools around annual giving activities, Bobcats Unite, and other crowdfunding opportunities as may arise from time to time
- Utilizes events within the schools and at the University to highlight the work of our students and faculty to engage major prospects based on their unique interests.
- Collaborates with the schools and Alumni Affairs on alumni event strategies and attends events as appropriate
- Willingness to adapt to shifting priorities and accept new responsibilities as requested
- Utilizes institutional knowledge and experience to build a culture of philanthropy at the University.
- Capitalizes on vast network to identify/enlist alumni to serve on boards, committees, and leadership roles at the University
- Maintains knowledge of other unit and institutional priorities and university events to align donor interests and passions with meaningful areas of support and engagement
- Sustains collegial and collaborative relationships with colleagues and campus partners and responds to inquiries in a timely manner
- Adept at relating to constituents of diverse backgrounds and engaging them with the University.
- Manages University resources and budget judiciously
- Effectively works remotely and ability to work independently, while collaborating with colleagues as needed
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| Education Requirements: |
- Bachelor’s degree required (master’s degree preferred) in nursing, health sciences, marketing, public relations, business or a related field
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| Qualifications: |
- 3-5 years of fund-raising experience with a proven track record in major gift fund raising from individual, corporate, and foundation sources
- Experience in a medical and/or university health sciences center is highly desirable
- Strong written, verbal, organization, and interpersonal skills are required
- Successful candidates will be self-motivated and possess the ability to work as a team member within a complex organization requiring collaboration, teamwork, and communication
- Significant travel is required as the position requires personal, face-to-face contact with donors and prospective donors
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| Special Instructions to Applicants: |
TO APPLY:
Applications must be submitted electronically and include a resume, a cover letter detailing how your experience aligns with the position requirements, demonstrated commitment to intentional leadership that values individuals of all backgrounds and experiences, and contact information for three references.
Quinnipiac University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful community.
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