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| Post Date: May 16, 2023 | Author: Human Resources |
Location: Pasadena, CA
Huntington Medical Research Institutes is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to improving lives through patient-focused scientific research. Our brand-new state of the art laboratory anchors the biomedical corridor on South Fair Oaks in Pasadena. Our scientists' research focuses on the connection between the brain and heart, developing diagnostic tools to help treat common diseases of these vital organs that affect every family.
The Foundation and Corporate Relations Manager will carry a portfolio of prospects and donors that are foundations and corporations at the major gift level, with a primary focus on prospects for HMRI’s research related initiatives, including supporting the research of the cardiovascular and neurosciences. Working in close collaboration with the Chief Development Officer, the Foundation and Corporate Relations Manager will be responsible for qualifying foundation or corporate donors and cultivating new gifts to achieve HMRI’s philanthropy workplan goals and metrics. As a contributor to HMRI’s Development and Research team, the successful candidate will engage with faculty and researchers within HMRI to identify strategic opportunities aligned with relevant foundation and corporate funders. The position requires excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, as well as the ability to work collaboratively across disciplinary and interdisciplinary lines and to interact successfully with a diverse constituency of varying abilities, backgrounds, interests, and beliefs.
Responsibilities include:
- Manages, plans, organizes, and conducts specific fundraising programs or specialized development projects for research-related fundraising. Contributes to short and long-term strategic planning efforts. Assesses, analyzes, and evaluates funders for specific fundraising programs or specialized projects.
- Identifies strategies for the cultivation of foundation and corporate donor prospects. Conducts research to update and expand donor base.
- May lead staff, volunteers, temporary and/or community workers, as required. Plans and forms support and volunteer groups. Provides leadership, work guidance and/or training. Schedules, assigns, and prioritizes workloads, as needed. Sets appropriate deadlines. Ensures timely completion of work.
- Writes, edits, and produces fundraising materials and grant proposals. Develops support materials for specific fundraising activities.
- May plan, organize, and coordinate special events and activities.
- Identifies, cultivates, and maintains relationships with donors and volunteers.
- As needed, manages program or event budgets. Provides recommendations for the development of a school or department fiscal year operating budget.
Key To Success In This Role Include:
- Strengths in analysis, strategy, and problem-solving
- Results-driven motivation
- Individual initiative and strong teamwork
- Excellent written and oral communication of complex topics for a general audience
- Professionalism in collaborating with diverse groups of internal and external stakeholders
- Business development experience and expertise
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (4 years)
- 3 + years of experience (grant writing, research, professional, and/or fundraising)
- Demonstrated ability to develop proposals, preferably in a non-profit setting (i.e.: grant writing, grant management, worked on a team under a grant, etc.)
- Results-oriented: comfortable with production goals, accountability, independence, initiative, and teamwork
- Strong communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation)
- Ability to work effectively with colleagues, researchers, and development staff
- Capacity to understand and communicate research or programmatic information to a variety of stakeholders; adaptable communication style
- Initiative and curiosity to learn
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: N/A
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and speak or listen. The employee frequently is required to use hands, fingers, and arms to operate personal
computers, telephones, other business-related equipment. The employee is rarely required to stand and walk. While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 10 pounds.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work required of this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.
VERIFICATION: All higher education, academic degrees, and past employment will be verified.
EEO POLICY:
HMRI provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, reproductive health discrimination, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Pay Transparency Act Full Salary Range: $95,000 - $130,000 annually.
HMRI is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The full salary range for this position is defined as the Full Pay Range. The budgeted salary or hourly range at HMRI reasonably expects to pay for this position defined as the Expected Pay Scale. Placement within the Expected Pay Scale is determined by internal equity, and relevant qualifications.
Please send Cover Letter and CV to Hr@hmri.org
| Post Date: May 16, 2023 | Author: Human Resources |
Location: Pasadena, CA
Huntington Medical Research Institutes is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to improving lives through patient-focused scientific research. Our brand-new state of the art laboratory anchors the biomedical corridor on South Fair Oaks in Pasadena. Our scientists' research focuses on the connection between the brain and heart, developing diagnostic tools to help treat common diseases of these vital organs that affect every family.
The Director of Development is an essential part of HMRI, providing leadership in the fundraising activities of the organization. HMRI seeks a dynamic individual who will be responsible for major gifts fundraising activities, ensuring that donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship activities are consistent with the organization’s mission and strategic plan. The primary responsibility is to engage key stakeholders in activities that increase philanthropic revenue and support to the organization. Under the supervision of the Chief Executive Officer, the Director of Development is responsible for expanding and diversifying the donor base. The successful candidate will help cultivate and solicit new relationships to build HMRI’s philanthropic revenue streams; develop a revenue growth plan that builds out a robust major gifts program; engages current and prospective major donors; and is responsible for identifying and researching funding opportunities; writing and submitting gift proposals; and executes successful donor stewardship.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and maintain a high level of integrity and confidentiality. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university;
- Experienced philanthropy professional with a minimum of 5 years demonstrated successful fundraising, particularly in major gifts preferably in a medical or academic environment;
- Knowledge of fundraising principles and techniques;
- Previous experience using Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge software or another donor database;
- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with colleagues and prospects, building respect, consensus, and trust across reporting lines;
- Knowledge of the Southern California philanthropic community and donors to scientific research a plus;
- Build and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders;
- Proven track record of developing and closing new charitable contributions, and maintaining long-term major gift donors, meeting, and exceeding revenue goals and fundraising metrics;
- Strong verbal and written presentation skills, including the ability to tell compelling stories and deliver persuasive presentations; and
- The Director of Development also performs other duties as assigned.
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Education and Experience o Bachelor’s degree required. o Minimum of five years of development/fundraising and non-profit experience required. o Performs philanthropy activities with discretion, integrity and confidentially. o Comfortable working in a scientific research and educational environment. o Knowledge of experience working with Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT or another donor database. o Outstanding computer skills, proficient with MS Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook). o Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills. o Good judgment and decision-making ability. o Takes initiative, is a resourceful, reliable, and conscientious self-starter with excellent attention to detail and ability to coordinate multiple projects and deadlines. o Anticipates needs before others ask. o Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with colleagues, building respect, consensus, and trust across reporting lines. o Comfortable working in an in-person office environment and wearing masks as appropriate. o Thrives in a collaborative team environment and has a collegial spirit in sharing ideas and receiving constructive feedback. Key To Success In This Role Include:
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervisory skills including, but not limited to managing workflow, evaluating performance, and reporting feedback, fostering a relationship of respect and trust, identifying department needs, managing and supporting staff, and providing opportunities for professional development and growth. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and speak or listen. The employee frequently is required to use hands, fingers, and arms to operate personal computers, telephones, and other business-related equipment. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. Employee may be expected to drive to other locations/offsite meetings/events. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work required of this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified. VERIFICATION: All higher education, academic degrees, and past employment will be verified. EEO POLICY: HMRI provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, reproductive health discrimination, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Pay Transparency Act Full Salary Range: $115,000 - $150,000 annually HMRI is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The full salary range for this position is defined as the Full Pay Range. The budgeted salary or hourly range at HMRI reasonably expects to pay for this position defined as the Expected Pay Scale. Placement within the Expected Pay Scale is determined by internal equity, and relevant qualifications. Please send Cover Letter and CV to hr@hmri.org
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