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Development Officer, Heart, Medicine, and Surgery

University of Minnesota Foundation

Full Time

Job Details

About Us: At the University of Minnesota Foundation (UMF), our mission is to connect passion with possibility, inspire generosity, and support greatness at the University of Minnesota by placing donors at the heart of everything we do and every decision we make. UMF is a nonprofit organization responsible for raising and managing gifts to the University of Minnesota. For more information about UMF, please visit https://give.umn.edu/about/about-umf. About the role: The Development Officer for Heart, Medicine, and Surgery is responsible for securing significant philanthropic support for the University of Minnesota and our M Health Fairview Hospitals and Clinics.This individual is responsible for developing a strong pipeline of philanthropic support for training, research, and clinical care, along with priority capital needs as identified across the assigned areas of the medical school and M Health Fairview service lines. This position will also serve as a site liaison for our Clinics & Surgery Center and will lead fundraising efforts for the Red Heart Soiree, the signature annual benefit event for cardiovascular health. Philanthropic support focus is on developing a major gift pipeline primarily with grateful patients, individuals, foundations, corporations, and businesses. What you’ll do: Major Gifts

Develop and actively advance an annual plan of work, including specific fundraising, prospect development and programmatic goals with an emphasis on achieving performance metrics.
Build and manage a portfolio of approximately 150 major gifts ($50,000 and above) prospects. Take timely and strategic steps in moving prospects through the major gift cycle of identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. Utilize various giving methods such as current, deferred giving, and non-cash gifts.
Total annual gift production expectations for this level of position range from approximately $500,000 to $1 million. Works closely with prospect management and development leaders to set appropriate annual goals.

Volunteer Management

As needed, recruit, organize and work with volunteers in support of priority fundraising projects.

Organizational

Complete, file and maintain accurate, relevant and timely reports and records of donor/prospect contacts by utilizing database, employing discretion while recording information of relevance to appropriate individuals.
Clear and coordinate prospective donors through appropriate UMF Foundation procedures to ensure effective solicitation of the donor that maximizes the gift to the University and the donor’s satisfaction with the institution.
Attend University and external functions as recommended.

Demonstrate commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an equitable and inclusive working and learning environment (exhibit 100% of the time) We take care of you:

Comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes medical, vision, dental, and pharmacy coverage; life insurance; retirement; long-term care insurance; and disability coverage.

Come. Work. Stay. Play. The U of M is conveniently accessible by light rail, bus, and bike. And we offer discounted bus transportation through our “U-Pass” program.

The University of Minnesota embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree.
Minimum of three years professional development experience in individual giving, with demonstrated ability to promote and successfully solicit and secure major gifts of $50,000 or more; or five or more years of experience in marketing, consultative sales, public relations, financial advisement or related field with responsibility for cultivating/soliciting and maintaining long-term, trusting client relationships (either individual or business) for provision of services.
Demonstrated knowledge of basic business terminology, financial matters and the ethical, legal, and tax-related issues regarding the solicitation, transfer, and management of charitable gifts.

Diversity: The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds. The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu. Employment Requirements Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment. Please note: All employees at the University of Minnesota are required to report complete vaccination against COVID-19 or submit documentation requesting a medical or religious exemption on their first day of employment. To learn more, please visit the University's COVID-19 Response webpage. How to Apply: Applications must be submitted online through the U of M Careers site. To submit your application, please follow this link: https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/ext/352124. If you have any difficulties or questions while applying feel free to contact Jeff Karr, Recruiter at karr0097@umn.edu.