Assistant Development Officer Biomedical Research Development

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Assistant Development Officer Biomedical Research Development

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Assistant Development Officer A

Job Description Summary

Responsible for multi-faceted contributions to the biomedical research fundraising program, specifically for Basic Science Departments and basic and translational Centers and Institutes. Duties will include prospect identification, cultivation, stewardship, communications including the development of proposals and other written materials, donor relations, event and meeting organization and data management. Superior writing skills, project management experience, attention to detail, and excellent oral communication skills are essential. Ability to translate scientific language into language accessible to a non-scientific audience is especially valued.

Job Description

Specific Responsibilities:

Prospect Identification and Cultivation.  Work collaboratively with biomedical research gift officers and the Alumni Development team to identify and cultivate new prospective donors.

Creating communications pieces for lay audiences. Prepare prospect proposals, targeted solicitation materials, including concise communication strategies for basic science faculty (“pitches”). “Tell the story” of great basic and translational research to philanthropic prospects and development colleagues by collaborating with faculty and converting specialized language into compelling proposals and web and video copy.

Volunteer Involvement.  Work with faculty and development colleagues to help plan advisory board meetings, including providing assistance with the production of meeting materials, logistical arrangements, and meeting follow-up.

Prospect management.  Work with the Leadership and Strategic Initiatives team to foster a robust prospect tracking process, ensuring thoughtful prospect management.  Help to quantify and communicate to Basic Science Department Chairs and Center and Institute Directors