URMC Constituent Engagement Assist Dir, Adv

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):

601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Department:

100006 Ofc Sr Vice Pres Advancement

Work Shift:

Range:

UR URG 110

Compensation Range:

$60,431.00 - $84,603.00

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:

GENERAL PURPOSE:

Represents the organization in a variety of public settings to increase awareness. Evaluates needs of general public and community groups. Develops community outreach activities and programs.

The Assistant Director of URMC Constituent Engagement reports to the Senior Director of URMC Constituent Engagement. This individual is responsible for the creation, implementation, and evaluation of Medical Center Advancement fundraising events and programs for purposes including: donor identification, cultivation, and recognition events, alumni involvement, stewardship, dedications, and signature fundraising events.

Working in a team environment, and partnering with URMC Clinical gift officers and programs, the Assistant Director will plan and implement a variety of identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship events, including detailed follow up plans and post-event evaluations.

The Assistant Director will work cooperatively with colleagues to create events and programs that support Medical Center Advancement's objectives. He/She will also be responsible to work with Development Officers to support the communication and stewardship needs of Medical Center donors. This position requires excellent leadership, organizational, customer service, and communication skills. The Assistant Director must have good judgement, be results-oriented, and donor-centric. This individual must have the ability to adjust to changing priorities and challenges in a busy environment and must be able to work under the pressure of deadlines.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work cooperatively with internal customers to plan, coordinate and implement fundraising events. Advising, consulting, and providing direct support to the degree necessary for each internal customer in coordination with Development Officers. Often acts as the primary contact for identification, cultivation, fundraising, stewardship, community, and Medical Center events. Works with a variety of volunteer chairs and committees to execute events. Solicit sponsorship support, as well as live and silent auction items, when applicable, for signature fundraising events.
• Implements strategies to make events and programs effective vehicles to further the broader strategic objectives of Medical Center Advancement. This will include working with URMC Gift Officers on strategy and other offices within Advancement, including Strategic Initiatives, to create an efficient system for managing multiple lists gathered from diverse sources in various data formats for invitation and publications.
• Works collaboratively with URMC Gift Officers, department chairs, and administrators, and various departments within URMC including Marketing and Public Relations to fully execute large scale fundraising events.
• The Assistant Director coordinates event sponsorship and underwriting packages, prepares and edits fundraising materials including solicitation letters, invitations, programs, talking points and leadership briefing materials. Works directly with graphic designers and printers and utilizes Advancement Communications as an internal resource when appropriate.
• Manage and track event sponsorship, ticket sales, and donations in the Greater Giving software system. Sends event-related invoices to sponsors and donors. Manages payments in Greater Giving.
• Acts as a liaison with Department administrators and secretaries to provide guidance on event planning and projects. Develops processes, comprehensive templates and budgets for various types of events that can easily be used or adapted by departments, including standard timetables, ch