Associate Director Development - Corporate & Foundation Relations

Associate Director Development – Corporate & Foundation Relations

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At Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences, we take pride in being a place where people come together to create opportunities that make a lasting impact. We’re seeking a collaborative and strategic Associate Director of Development to join our Advancement team. In this role, you’ll develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to identify, cultivate, and engage corporations and foundations whose priorities align with DMU’s mission.

• Develop and carry out all functions of building a corporation and foundation gifting program and fundraising for priority initiatives at Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences.
• Research, identify, qualify and evaluate potential major gift contributors through examination of past records, individual and corporate contacts, and knowledge of communities. Maintain historical records of all interactions in Raisers Edge.
• Utilize DMU leadership and volunteers, as appropriate, to assist in cultivating partnerships with key stakeholders and community partners to increase philanthropic support of the university from greater Des Moines community.
• Collaborate with campus partners in order to solicit corporations and foundations for funding.
• Research grant opportunities, write grants and submit grants on behalf of DMU.
• Utilize Cayuse so that campus partners are aware of funding asks to corporations & foundations.
• Responsible for DMU’s annual Glanton Event including identifying the location & date, securing contracts, planning the event, soliciting sponsor ships, recognizing donors, partnering with University Marketing on all materials (direct mail, email & print) and securing at least $300,000 annually in support of the Glanton Fund.
• Assist the President, Vice President of University Advancement, and collegiate deans as appropriate in their development & fundraising responsibilities.
• Travel, both local & national, to meet with prospective donors and friends of Des Moines University.

• Bachelor's degree required, advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of three years related experience (sales, marketing, fundraising, or comparable).
• Raisers Edge knowledge preferred.
• Experience in a university or major college setting or the fundraising arena is preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to travel local & nationally 20% of time.

Our employees enjoy a generous employer contribution towards the medical plan, 10% retirement match, flexible work arrangements, community service time, tuition assistance, professional development funding, and access to wellness facilities. Visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). for more. The salary range is $70,000–$78,000.

Founded in 1898, Des Moines University is a premier medical and health sciences institution comprising three colleges – College of Osteopathic Medicine, College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, and College of Health Sciences – offering ten graduate degree programs. Our mission is to improve lives in our global community by educating diverse groups of highly competent and compassionate health professionals.

In 2023 we relocated our primary academic and operational offices to a new 88-acre campus in West Des Moines, Iowa, while maintaining an active clinic on our former campus. The campus includes technology-rich, flexible education spaces, collaborative labs, and research facilities.

DMU enhances our community’s quality of life by providing expert patient care, serving the community in diverse ways, and stimulating the central Iowa community.

Resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references are required at time of online submission.

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Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Other – Higher Education