Job Summary

Under administrative direction, manages School of Medicine fundraising efforts with a focus on major gifts, faculty, former residents, alumni, and friends – primarily from the St. Louis and surrounding areas. The position develops strategies for engagement and solicits gifts in support of School of Medicine program and research priorities.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Personal Characteristics

• Knowledge of development/fundraising concepts and appropriate solicitation techniques
• Strong interpersonal/human relations skills
• Strong verbal and professional written communication skills
• Marketing and presentation skills
• Project management skills
• Ability to interact with diplomacy and tact amid influential clients and diverse groups
• Ability to maintain relationships with significant and influential individuals
• Ability to adapt and respond to various situations
• Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality

Job Duties

• Develops strategies and tactics to successfully identify, engage, solicit and steward donor groups (faculty, former residents, alumni, friends) in support of the School of Medicine, departmental (or institute) priorities by working collaboratively with Development Leadership and the School of Medicine.
• Manages a portfolio of School of Medicine donors to be cultivated for continued support and major gifts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree; supplemented with three to five (3-5) years of related work experience.

Saint Louis University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors. We welcome and encourage applications from minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities (including disabled veterans). If accommodations are needed for completing the application and/or with the interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 314-977-5847.