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　　BSD DEV - Foundation Relations

　　About the Department

　　Medicine and Biological Sciences Development\'s mission is to inspireand facilitate philanthropy at the University of Chicago Medicine bybuilding relationships with those who share its goals of advancingexcellence in research, education, community, and patient care. Weaccomplish this mission through expertise, integrity, creativity, andcollaboration.

　　Job Summary

　　The Assistant Director, Foundation Relations will manage a portfolio of50+ foundations which are capable of making gifts in the \$25K to \$1Mrange. For this portfolio, this role will employ a Moves Managementmethodology and will be responsible for all fundraising activitiesincluding identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.

　　Responsibilities

　　Responsible for raising \$1M to \$3M annually to advance thefundraising priorities as established by the Leadership Team of MBSDand the Dean of the University of Chicago Medicine. Sustains andbuilds relationships with and support from foundations. Manages aportfolio of 50+ prospects, which are independent philanthropicfoundations or corporate foundations.Designs and implements fundraising initiatives includingidentification, qualification, cultivation, and solicitationstrategies for foundations with the capacity to make grants in the\$25K to \$1M range. Takes initiative to identify matches betweenfoundation funding guidelines and existing UCM efforts and in turnto market foundation funding opportunities to faculty. Writes andmanages the writing of proposals for the prospects in the portfolioand often composes correspondence on behalf of others.Shares responsibility with the Director for the continued growth ofUCM\'s annual foundation fundraising by conceiving and implementingnew strategies for growth.Builds a methodology for continual tracking and identification offoundation funding opportunities and works with MBSD\'s LeadershipTeam, UCM faculty, volunteers, and MBSD staff to identify andqualify foundation prospects. Qualifies foundations, rating theircapability and likelihood to make a grant to UCM.Develops and maintains relationships with foundation donors, staff,and trustees, and identifies opportunities for interaction withfaculty and other individuals who have the ability to deepen theprospective donors\' engagement with the UCM. Meets with programofficers and other foundation contacts as well as arranging sitevisits and meetings involving faculty, administrators and trustees.Conceives of and implements solicitation strategies includingwriting presentations and proposals. Works with faculty,administrators, trustees and fellow development staff at MBSD andAlumni Relations and Development (ARD) to identify and defineprojects and budgetary needs. Works with these aforementionedconstituencies to develop and present proposals to foundations.Writes complex proposals and manages the submission of proposalsbeing written by faculty.Has a moderate/solid understanding of the identification andsolicitation of foundation/corporate prospects with the capacity forspecial, high-level support for the University\'s priority programsand projects. Develops and maintains relationships with donors,volunteer leadership, faculty, and administrators, often throughpersonal visits, phone contact, and attendance at special events.Works with faculty, deans, administrators, trustees, and otherdevelopment staff to define projects and develop and presentproposals to foundations or to call on prospective donor compa iesin the Chicago metropolitan area and the United States.Performs other related work as needed.Minimum Qualifications

　　Education:

　　Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in relatedfield.

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　　Work Experience:

　　Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5years of work experience in a related job discipline.

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　　Certifications:

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　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Experience:

　　A minimum of two years of progressively responsible fundraisingexperience with a record of success securing foundation grants.Basic fundraising research techniques and resources.Working in a large hierarchical organization.Working in healthcare fundraising.Education/training in the medical field.An interest and knowledge base in health care economics, medicalresearch, and health care policy.Preferred Competencies

　　Strong verbal and writing skills, high attention to detail andfollow-up, and excellent organizational skills.

　　Strong commitment to customer service.

　　Manage confidential information with discretion and tact.

　　Demonstrated skill and knowledge of, or ability to learn quickly, the