Assistant Director For Biomedical Advancement
Brown University
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Job Description:
Summary:
The Assistant Director for Biomedical Advancement manages a disciplinary-focused fundraising portfolio in the life sciences of individuals, private foundations and corporations, overseeing identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship activities to support the Division of Biology and Medicine, including Brown Health Primary responsibilities include:
- Cultivating relationships with key individual prospects at the leadership gift level $50K – $250K+ and the qualification of individual prospects at the $100K+ level to make 5-8 annual solicitations for gifts of $50K – $250K+
- Developing, writing, and editing proposals, grant and stewardship reports, and other development materials to solicit gifts and grants from corporations and foundations to support the priorities of Brown’s Division of Biology and Medicine
- Collaborating with Senior Associate Dean and Strategic Advisor, Executive Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations, faculty and researchers to identify, coordinate, and develop strategic research funding opportunities.
The Assistant Director’s efforts will cultivate relationships that will pay off immediately through increased University support and over the long term as prospects are identified and cultivated for future major gifts and grants.
Job Qualifications:
Education and Experience
- Required: Bachelor’s Degree
- Required: A minimum of 5 years of related professional experience.
- Experience in higher education or the non-profit sector is a plus.
- An understanding of fundraising, particularly in the life sciences or with professional schools is highly desired.
Job Competencies
- Possesses a willingness and ability to support a diverse and inclusive campus community
- Exceptional skills in narrative and persuasive writing, oral communication, and listening.
- Excellent conceptual skills, analytical thinking, attention to detail
- Strong ability to make compelling intellectual arguments to multiple constituencies
- Strong research, interview, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently or as part of highly collaborative teams
- Strong data collection, analysis, and presentation skills
- Discretion required
- Excellent computer skills required (word processing, desktop publishing, spreadsheet and database)
- This position requires travel and the incumbent must be available to work some evenings and weekends.
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND AND EDUCATION CHECK REQUIRED
Benefits of Working at Brown:
Information on the Benefits of Working at Brown can be found here.
Recruiting Start Date:
2024-10-10
Job Posting Title:
Assistant Director for Biomedical Advancement
Department:
BioMed Advancement
Grade:
Grade 11
Worker Type:
Employee
Worker Sub-Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
37.5
Position Work Location:
Hybrid Eligible
Submission Guidelines:
Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.
Still Have Questions?
If you have any questions you may contact employment@brown.edu.
EEO Statement:
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