Job Description Summary

The Senior Associate Director of Principal Gifts will be a part of MUSC Institutional Advancement (IA) and report to the Senior Director of Principal Gifts and have a portfolio of donors with capacity to make gifts above $3M for the key identified priorities as determined by IA leadership. S/he will identify, cultivate, and solicit donors and serve as a secondary moves manager for the Senior Director of Principal Gifts. The responsibilities of the role will include donor events, drafting emails, creating briefs, drafting proposals and gift agreements, and documenting interactions in NXT. Also, provide support the development of a collaborative team approach for engagement, solicitation and stewardship of principal gift level prospects and donors. This position offers a remote work schedule.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Classified

Cost Center

CC001357 Institutional Advancement

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University-08

Pay Range

$63,707 - $90,789 - $117,870

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Position Purpose:

The Senior Associate Director of Principal Gifts will be a part of MUSC Institutional Advancement (IA) and report to the Senior Director of Principal Gifts and have a portfolio of donors with capacity to make gifts above $3M for the key identified priorities as determined by IA leadership. S/he will identify, cultivate, and solicit donors and serve as a secondary moves manager for the Senior Director of Principal Gifts. The responsibilities of the role will include donor events, drafting emails, creating briefs, drafting proposals and gift agreements, and documenting interactions in NXT. Also, provide support the development of a collaborative team approach for engagement, solicitation and stewardship of principal gift level prospects and donors. This position offers a remote work schedule.

35% As directed by the Senior Director of Principal Gifts carry and staff a portfolio of 80+ prospects. These prospects will be cultivated and stewarded by the Senior Associate Director of Principal Gifts. The Senior Associate Director will carry a fiscal year goal of raising $3M, with an expectation on an increase to $6M by year 3.

30% Under the direction of the Senior Director of Principal Gifts work closely to guide relationship-building efforts with MUSC’s highest-level donors and prospective donors for the Sea Islands (Kiawah) Free Standing Emergency Department (FSED) as well as similar projects in the future. Works closely with executive and other senior leaders, MUSC Foundation, and other volunteer leaders. Responsible to Implement, coordinate, and execute principal gift projects/initiatives. Collaborate with other IA teams including, Constituent Engagement, Advancement Services, Corporate and Foundation Relations and others to evaluate reporting and analytics of the principal gift pipeline, stewardship, and tracking of various fundraising opportunities. Directly responsible to work with Donors and other to develop a pipeline of resources. Responsible for individual fundraising goals.

30% - Implements strategic plans and secondary moves management that align donor interests with initiatives and priorities. Ensures donor investments are aligned with MUSC strategic plans and growth initiatives. Facilitate strategy sessions for creation and dissemination of donor communications and/or discussion of principal gift strategy. Accountable for the validation and accuracy of data sources of donor information is accurate and current.

20% -Work with other team members to plan, develop, create, and implement creative communications supporting principal level fundraising goals and objectives. Work with the Senior Director of Principal Gifts to create and prepare comprehensive proposals and gift presentations for meetings, reports, etc. Research, compose and edit gift opportunities. Works closely with Donor Relations team in communications to donors.

15% - Develop donor contacts and strategies that foster their support in not only giving but identifying other groups and potential donors. Grow your individual portfolio of donor’s year over year.

Education and Knowledge: Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years’ experience preferred in soliciting gifts working in higher education or medical fund-raising environment.

- Experience soliciting and closing six and seven figure gifts

- Experience working with metrics

- Knowledge of Blackbaud RE or similar donor data systems

MUSC Minimum Training and Experience Requirements:

A bachelor's degree and four years relevant program experience.

MUSC Physical Requirements:

(Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift)

• Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent)
• Ability to work indoors. (Continuous)
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent)
• Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent)
• Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent)
• Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent)
• Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent)
• Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent)
• Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent)
• Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous)
• Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent)
• Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Infrequent)
• Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent)
• Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous)
• Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent)
• Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent)
• Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Frequent)
• Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects, depth perception. (Frequent)
• Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous)
• Ability to hear and/or understand whispered conversations at a distance of 3 feet. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent)
• Ability to work in dusty areas. (Infrequent)

Additional Job Description

A bachelor's degree and four years relevant program experience.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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