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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Senior Director of Development, Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine - Boca Raton, FL.

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a highly experienced fundraising leader to develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising plan for the Schmidt College of Medicine, cultivate major donor relationships, and ensure that the College meets its fundraising goals through various initiatives such as comprehensive campaigns, annual giving, and planned giving. This position will serve as a key strategic advisor to the dean and senior leadership of the College of Medicine on fundraising matters.

The Schmidt College of Medicine is one of 158 accredited medical schools in the U.S. and the only such school in Palm Beach County. With more than 95 full- and part-time faculty and more than 1,300 affiliate faculty, the college matriculates up to 80 medical students annually with plans for future expansion.

The College’s strength lies in its exceptional faculty, vibrant medical and research communities, and enriching medical and graduate student experiences. It is recognized nationally for its innovative curricula, which offer a distinctive, personalized educational experience for medical students and graduate students.  To further the University’s commitment to increasing much-needed medical residency positions in the region, the College established its Graduate Medical Education (GME) Consortium, partnering with five hospitals in Palm Beach County: Bethesda Hospital East, Boca Raton Regional Hospital, and three Tenet HealthCare facilities (Delray Medical Center, St. Mary’s Medical Center, and West Boca Raton Medical Center). Since then, two additional Tenet HealthCare facilities have joined the Consortium (Good Samaritan Medical Center and Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center). The College now offers ten programs in the following specialties and subspecialties: Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Emergency Medicine, Psychiatry, Neurology, Cardiology, Hospice and Palliative Care, Geriatrics, Vascular Surgery, and Pulmonary Disease & Critical Care Medicine.

The College’s growing team of world-class biomedical researchers is dedicated to advancing the understanding of basic biological mechanisms and to developing new strategies to improve the prediction, prevention, diagnosis and treatment of common conditions.  Areas of focus are neurodegenerative disorders, aging, addiction, cancer, genomics, epigenetics, cardiovascular disease, lens development, macular degeneration, and infectious and parasitic diseases. Integrating scientific research with medical education is a top priority, ensuring that future physicians can address patients’ individual needs.

Managed by FAU’s Schmidt College of Medicine, the Florida Atlantic University Medical Group is a faculty practice offering comprehensive adult primary care services, from preventive medicine to chronic condition management, fostering a patient-centered learning health care system. The Marcus Institute of Integrative Health provides evidence-based clinical services with a holistic approach, specializing in integrative pain management, precision image-guided therapies, and mental health support.

In January 2023, Florida Atlantic University and Broward Health announced a partnership to formally develop academic medicine in Broward County, which carries opportunities to collaborate in the areas of education, clinical training and practice, health services administration, and research.

Summary of Responsibilities:

Develop and implement comprehensive cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for individual major and principal gift prospects assigned.  Work both independently and in concert with Institutional Advancement colleagues to implement strategies leading to direct solicitation of gifts of $100,000 and more.

Build a strong pipeline of alumni and other prospects to expand the portfolio of qualified prospects for gifts of $100,000 and more.

Develop solicitation and closure strategies of major gifts aligned with the College of Medicine and University fundraising priorities and campaigns, measured against the attainment of personal metrics associated with the position.

Collaborate with the Dean, department chairs, and faculty to identify funding priorities, assess relevance and feasibility for proposed project/priority, and develop and manage comprehensive strategies to secure gifts for selected priorities.

Partner with Institutional Advancement’s Gift Planning Office to devise an overall strategy for cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding planned gift donors.

In concert with Institutional Advancement colleagues, oversee the preparation of necessary materials, including concept papers, funding proposals, and briefings for FAU leadership and board members when necessary, and schedule stewardship reports for all assigned prospects.

Partner with the Donor Relations Office to ensure appropriate stewardship is provided to donors on existing endowment and current-use funds.

Facilitate effective communication between the College of Medicine and the Division of Institutional Advancement.

Manage and directly participate in all functions aligned with donor-related cultivation, stewardship, and fundraising events at the College of Medicine (the signature annual event is the White Coats-4-Care fundraising program).

Participate in signature events at the University and in the community that provide opportunities for strategic engagement with prospects and donors.

Manage the development/fundraising function of the College of Medicine Advisory Board; act as a liaison to the Board and to the Office of Institutional Advancement on policies, procedures, and approvals.

In conjunction with the College’s scholarship office, oversee that all donor outcomes related to scholarships such as thank you notes, event attendance, and in-person visits, are executed in a timely manner.

Participate in College of Medicine executive leadership meetings.

Collaborate with and may supervise other development, special events, and community engagement colleagues in the College of Medicine.

FAU Benefits and Perks: 

If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers: 

Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more. 

State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans. 

State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program - https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service 

Flexible work arrangement plans - https://www.fau.edu/hr/employee_relations/flexwork.php 

Sick Leave Pool Program 

Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion). 

Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day - https://www.fau.edu/hr/documents/community-engagement-volunteer-leave4-2015.pdf 

Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply). 

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Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and six years of appropriate experience; or a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and eight years of appropriate experience required.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

A bachelor’s degree and eight years’ major gift fundraising experience, or a master’s degree and six years’ major gift fundraising experience, is required.

Able to demonstrate past success in closing major gifts ($100,000+) from individual donors, including alumni and friends and/or institutional donors such as foundations and corporations.

Proficiency in using standard computer applications, including word-processing, spreadsheets, CRM software, calendaring, email, and online applications, and a working knowledge of social media.

Raiser's Edge experience is helpful.

High-energy, collaborative, goal-oriented, and productive working style.

The ability to demonstrate leadership, take initiative, problem-solve, act independently and as a member of a team, successfully collaborate, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and prioritize.

The ability to demonstrate strategic thinking, good judgment, maturity, and personal integrity.

Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills and an ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with a diverse campus community, including senior administrators, faculty, staff, and students, as well as donors, prospects, alumni, and community leaders.

Ability to use tact and diplomacy to handle a broad range of high-level and sensitive situations with diverse personalities and adeptly respond to challenges.

Ability to translate academia-speak to diverse audiences.

Salary:

$175,000 - $195,000 per year.

College or Department:

IA: Operations Management

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

Monday - Friday - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Must be able to work beyond traditional work hours and on occasional holidays.

Ability to travel as needed and adjust working hours to meet requirements of special tasks.

Application Deadline:

2025-01-30

Special Instructions to Applicant:

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
Resume

OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:
Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.

REQUEST FOR ACCOMODATIONS:
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. 711