Case Western Reserve University

POSITION OBJECTIVE

The Director of Development drives philanthropic revenue for the Case Comprehensive Cancer Center and its members in partnership with School of Medicine through major gift solicitations. The director will play a critical role in the engagement and solicitation of major gift donors in support of the Cancer Center. The director will be charged to spend 80 percent of the time to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward 150 to 200 prospects with the potential of giving in the range of $100,000 to $500,000.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Develop a portfolio of 150 to 200 major gift prospects with a giving potential in the range of $100,000 to $500,000 and with an interest in cancer research, care and education. (50%)
2. Develop a comprehensive major gifts strategy that enhances private support for the Cancer Center. (20%)
3. Set goals, objectives and priorities appropriate to other positions in the School of Medicine External Affairs unit with respect to metrics and results. (6%)
4. Work collaboratively with development officers, faculty, administrative directors and School of Medicine leadership to develop engagement and solicitation plans. (6%)

NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Support the development efforts of the Cancer Council and its sub-committees. (5%)
2. Participate in School of Medicine and Cancer Center meetings, events and programs as appropriate. (5%)
3. Consistent with all members of the School of Medicine External Affairs unit, provide geographic prospect coverage as appropriate. (5%)
4. Support prospects and projects within the Cancer Center fundraising team. (3%)
5. Performs other duties as assigned. (<1%)

CONTACTS

• Department: Daily contact with executive directors, senior directors and directors of the department to perform essential functions.
• University: Daily contact with faculty, deans, and directors of administrative departments, and other university staff as required to perform essential functions
• External: Frequent contact with alumni, friends, School of Medicine volunteers, community partners, and funding organizations to perform essential functions.
• Students: Infrequent contact with undergraduate, graduate and professional students as required to perform essential functions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• No supervisory responsibility.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience: 7 or more years of related work experience with a track record of success in development, proposal or journalistic writing, preferably in a university or academic medical center required. Experience with philanthropy and major gift fundraising processes preferred.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree required.

REQUIRED SKILLS

1. Excellent research, writing, editing skills and proofreading skills, along with well-developed verbal communications and interpersonal skills. Ability to interact with colleagues, supervisors, and customers face to face.
2. Ability to produce clear, concise and compelling written documents and presentations.
3. Demonstrated ability to research and translate complex information into comprehensible content, and the ability to adapt writing style to a variety of situations and audiences.
4. Must possess excellent project management skills and ability to prioritize projects with multiple deadlines.
5. Ability to work directly, cooperatively and effectively with School of Medicine leadership and faculty.
6. Must possess creativity, curiosity, flexibility, a high level of energy, and ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
7. Must possess strong skills using Microsoft Office suite.
8. Must maintain a high level of discretion and professionalism. Ability to meet consistent attendance.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Typical office environment, occasional evenings to meet deadlines. Regular travel required.

BENEFITS

• Over four weeks of paid vacation, paid sick days, 12 paid holidays (not including closing between 12/26 and 12/31), and summer hours
• Tuition Waiver – for you and your dependents
• Health, dental, and vision insurance plus a 401k match program

Case Western Reserve University

POSITION OBJECTIVE

The Assistant Director of Development and Alumni Communications, Health Sciences, supports the planning and implementation of important initiatives for schools and programs in the health sciences (as well as other strategic business units, as assigned), including the preparation of materials directed at constituents including but not limited to alumni, donors, and potential funders. The assistant director will work closely with the Executive Director of Development and Alumni Communications to incorporate health sciences’ development, alumni relations and communications strategies into the university’s overall direction and will participate in the ongoing development and execution of that strategy. Functioning as an integral member of the Development and Alumni Relations team, the assistant director will work in partnership with colleagues in development communications and University Marketing and Communications more broadly, university development leaders, and other constituents with the ultimate goals of professionally presenting the university’s health sciences’ efforts to internal and external constituencies and raising local, regional, state, national and international support.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Write and edit copy for a wide range of materials—including brochures, one-pagers, cases for support, and magazines or related articles—describing funding needs and opportunities. Develop and implement communications strategies and materials, including print and digital alumni and friends publications, and collaborate with stewardship and annual fund colleagues producing communications that recognize supporters. (65%)
2. Collaborate with colleagues in development and alumni relations communications and the Executive Director to facilitate strategic development projects and initiatives in the cultivation of prospective donors, acquisition of gifts, and subsequent recognition of supporters in the health sciences. (15%).
3. Become knowledgeable about health sciences programs, leaders and faculty, current activities, and strategic priorities to produce high-level assistance and participate in or lead a variety of special projects as the Executive Director for Development and Alumni Communications assigns. (10%)

NONESSENTIAL FUNCITONS

1. Work with key health sciences’ constituents to prepare presentations to various types of donors (individuals, associations, foundations, and corporations) for special health sciences’ initiatives. (5%)
2. Advise the health sciences leaders as to projecting the highest level of professionalism possible in all interactions and communications. (5%)
3. Perform other duties as assigned. (<1%)

CONTACTS

• Department: Contact with staff as required to perform essential functions.
• University: Contact with schools and administrative departments, faculty and staff as required to perform essential functions.
• External: Regular contact with alumni, friends, and donors.
• Students: Occasional contact with undergraduate, graduate, and professional students as required to perform essential functions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• No supervisory responsibility.

QUALIFICAITONS

• Experience: 5 or more years of progressive experience in planning and implementing an organization’s various communications. Work with an organization’s leadership/executives in communicating key messages preferred. Experience with development preferred.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree required.

REQUIRED SKILLS

1. Ability to interact with colleagues, supervisors, and customers face to face. Effective and professional communication skills, including verbal, written and non-verbal.
2. Excellent interviewing, writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
3. Strong organizational skills; ability to multitask, organize and prioritize projects and tasks.
4. High degree of energy, creativity and flexibility.
5. Strong interpersonal skills; must be able to work effectively with various individuals internal as well as external to the university.
6. Ability to interact with colleagues, supervisors, and customers face to face.
7. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with colleagues.
8. Proven ability to meet deadlines.
9. Proficiency in working with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and Adobe Creative Cloud.
10. Knowledge of health sciences education and research is desirable; college or university experience is highly desirable.
11. Ability to meet consistent attendance.
12. Familiarity with Mac platform.
13. Familiarity with web content management systems.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• General office environment, some evening and weekend work hours will be required. Occasional travel required.

BENEFITS

• Over three weeks of paid vacation, paid sick days, 12 paid holidays (not including closing between 12/26 and 12/31), and summer hours
• Tuition Waiver – for you and your dependents
• Health, dental, and vision insurance plus a 401k match program

Case Western Reserve University

POSITION OBJECTIVE

The Assistant Director of Development and Alumni Communications supports the planning and implementation of important initiatives for the College of Arts and Sciences and engineering, law, management, and social work schools (as well as other strategic business units, as assigned). This includes the preparation of materials directed at constituents including but not limited to alumni, donors, and potential funders. The assistant director will work closely with the Executive Director of Development and Alumni Communications to incorporate schools’ and units’ development, alumni relations and communications strategies into the university’s overall direction and will participate in the ongoing development and execution of that strategy. Functioning as an integral member of the Development and Alumni Relations team, the assistant director will work in partnership with colleagues in development communications and University Marketing and Communications more broadly, university development leaders, and other constituents with the ultimate goals of professionally presenting the university’s efforts to internal and external constituencies and raising local, regional, state, national and international support.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Write and edit copy for a wide range of materials—including brochures, one-pagers, cases for support, and magazines or related articles—describing funding needs and opportunities. Develop and implement communications strategies and materials, including print and digital alumni and friends publications, and collaborate with stewardship and annual fund colleagues producing communications that recognize supporters. (65%)
2. Collaborate with colleagues in development and alumni relations communications and the Executive Director to facilitate strategic development projects and initiatives in the cultivation of prospective donors, acquisition of gifts, and subsequent recognition of supporters across a number of the university’s schools and college. (15%).
3. Work with key school and college constituents to prepare presentations to various types of donors (individuals, associations, foundations and corporations) for special initiatives. (5%)
4. Become knowledgeable about various schools’ programs, leaders and faculty, current activities and strategic priorities to produce high-level assistance and participate in or lead a variety of special projects as the Executive Director for Development and Alumni Communications assigns. (10%)

NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Advise the school and college leaders as to projecting the highest level of professionalism possible in all interactions and communications. (5%)
2. Perform other duties as assigned. (<1%)

CONTACTS

• Department: Contact with staff as required to perform essential functions.
• University: Contact with schools and administrative departments, faculty and staff as required to perform essential functions.
• Students: Occasional contact with undergraduate, graduate and professional students as required to perform essential functions.
• External: Regular contact with alumni, friends and donors.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• No supervisory responsibility

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience: 5 or more years of progressive experience in planning and implementing an organization’s various communications. Work with an organization’s leadership/executives in communicating key messages preferred. Experience with development preferred.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree required.

REQUIRED SKILLS

1. Effective and professional communication skills, including verbal, written and non-verbal.
2. Excellent interviewing, writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
3. Strong organizational skills; ability to multitask, organize and prioritize projects and tasks.
4. High degree of energy, creativity and flexibility.
5. Strong interpersonal skills; must be able to work effectively with various individuals internal as well as external to the university.
6. Ability to interact with colleagues, supervisors, and customers face to face.
7. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with colleagues.
8. Proven ability to meet deadlines.
9. Proficiency in working with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and Adobe Creative Cloud.
10. Knowledge of health sciences education and research is desirable; college or university experience is highly desirable.
11. Ability to meet consistent attendance.
12. Familiarity with Mac platform.
13. Familiarity with web content management systems.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• General office environment, some evening and weekend work hours will be required. Occasional travel required.

BENEFITS

• Over three weeks of paid vacation, paid sick days, 12 paid holidays (not including closing between 12/26 and 12/31), and summer hours
• Tuition Waiver – for you and your dependents
• Health, dental, and vision insurance plus a 401k match program

Case Western Reserve University