Philanthropy Champions Senior Director

Location: City of Rochester

## Philanthropy Champions Senior Director Apply:
River Road Complex Advancement:
Full time:
Posted Today:
R275054

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.
** Job Location (Full Address):
** 300 East River Rd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14623
** Opening:
** Worker Subtype:

Regular Time Type:

Full time Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

Department:100006 Ofc Sr Vice Pres Advancement

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)
Range:

UR URG 114

Compensation Range:$86,900.00 - $
* The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.
*** Responsibilities:
** The Senior Director of Advancement is an experienced frontline fundraiser responsible for working with existing and prospective donors to identify and secure gifts at the $100,000+ level for University of Rochester Medicine. In doing so, they will manage a portfolio of major gift prospects, including grateful patients, community donors, and other interested individuals seeking to support clinical care, residency/fellowship programs, and research initiatives at URochester Medicine.
The Senior Director serves as the primary Advancement liaison for engagement and fundraising support for one or more departments, priority fundraising areas, or programs. They will work with department chairs to craft strategies for reaching unit fundraising goals and ensure that those priorities align with broader institutional goals, including those that support the For Ever Better comprehensive campaign.
The Senior Director oversees URochester Medicine Advancement’s Philanthropy Champions programs. Philanthropy Champions is the primary engagement strategy for partnering with caregivers across URochester Medicine who can help identify and engage patient prospects with an interest in making a philanthropic impact at URochester.
The Senior Director reports to the Assistant Vice President for Clinical, Research, and Hospital Programs Advancement.
** ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS  Unit Partnership and Strategic Advancement Planning
*** Serves as the primary Advancement liaison for engagement and fundraising support for one or more departments, priority fundraising areas, or programs.
* Works closely with the URochester Medicine and University Advancement leadership to identify fundraising priorities and develop compelling cases for support.
* Develops, implements, and assesses comprehensive engagement and fundraising plans for each department or unit.  
** Donor Strategic Advancement Planning
*** Manages a portfolio of major and principal gift prospects with a collaborative, donor-centric approach.
* Creates engagement and solicitation strategies for potential donors capable of contributing gifts of $100,000 or more. This will include an ongoing pipeline development strategy focusing on residency/fellowship alumni, friends/unaffiliated prospects and grateful patient and family members for assigned areas and will require appropriate identification and qualification strategies.
** Donor Engagement and Relationship Management
*** Maintains regular contact with prospects and donors through personal visits, virtual meetings, phone calls, emails, and…