Director-MIND Center Philanthropy & Engagement _ MIND Center Operations

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Director-MIND Center Philanthropy & Engagement   MIND Center Operations##

Job Summary:

Responsible for implementing fundraising campaign, public relations, outreach, and marketing strategies to advance The MIND Center’s missions in Research, Health Care and Education. In partnership with leadership of The MIND Center and the Office of Institutional Advancement, will develop, implement and achieve an annual plan to achieve The MIND Center’s fundraising goals. Responsible for creating and driving effective strategies designed to interest, engage, and secure a wide range of major gift prospects and donors to support research, capital, programmatic, clinical, and educational funding opportunities.

Develops and implements an integrated strategic communications plan to promote The MIND Center to advance the organization’s brand identity, increase donor engagement and retention, broaden awareness of The MIND Center’s programs and priorities, and increase the visibility of the organization across key stakeholder audiences.## Education & Experience Bachelor's degree in business, health sciences, or healthcare administration and five years of experience in non-profit and major gift fundraising to include 2 years of leadership/managerial experience.

Academic medical center or hospital experience experience preferred.
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REQUIRED:

** NA## Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Understanding of major issues and trends in health care and philanthropy and knowledge of major fundraising complexities within a medical center or similar environment. Knowledge of management principles and ability to apply them to effectively manage talent and performance of staff. Outstanding interpersonal, strategic planning, administrative, organizational, and time management skills. Superior communication and writing skills.

An innovative spirit to maximize new media and social media platforms. Deadline-driven, with a commitment to customer-service and the ability to drive and manage multiple projects and work both independently and as part of a larger team. Proficient in building effective, collaborative relationships internally with departments, program staff, physicians, and other internal and external constituents. Competent in prioritizing, negotiating, and influencing effectively.

Political savviness, sensitivity and diplomacy. Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion on behalf of philanthropic donors and medical center colleagues.
** Responsibilities:
*** Advances an active portfolio of 50 to 125 donors and prospects from alumni, grateful patients, corporations, and friends throughout Mississippi, in the $10,000 -- $1,000,000+ gift range. Proactively pursues grant opportunities with foundations of all sizes on the local, state, regional, and national level. Develops and implements annual gift strategies for individual donors and prospects related to specific fundraising initiatives.
* Serves as primary contact or liaison for major fundraising campaigns and other related activities. When necessary, establishes and leads advisory boards, fundraising event committees, and/or capital campaign fundraising committees.
* In concert with the UMMC Office of Communications and Marketing, manages The…