Development Fundraising Strategist

MUSC Health & Medical University of SC seeks a Development Fundraising Strategist to lead fundraising efforts for various medical departments. The role requires at least seven years of experience in major gift fundraising, preferably in healthcare or education. The position offers a salary of $60,000 to $80,000 and includes benefits like health insurance and paid time off. This is a full-time position based in Charleston, SC.
Company Overview
MUSC Health & Medical University of SC is a world-renowned academic health system dedicated to changing the face of healthcare. Our organization values innovation, compassion, and teamwork as we strive to deliver exceptional patient care, educate the next generation of healthcare leaders, and advance medical research. We are seeking an experienced development professional to join our team as a Director of Development Surgery, playing a key role in shaping the future of our institution.

Salary
The compensation package for this position includes a competitive salary range of $60,000 to $80,000 per year, depending on qualifications and experience. A comprehensive benefits program is also offered, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plan, paid time off, and education assistance opportunities.

Job Description
The Director of Development Surgery will be responsible for creating, planning, developing, coordinating, and implementing a comprehensive fundraising program aimed at increasing private support for MUSC Health & Medical University of SC. This position will be responsible for fund raising activities for the Departments of Surgery, Orthopedics and Physical Medicine, and Emergency Medicine with the primary focus being major gift fundraising. The position reports directly to the Senior Associate Dean for Medical Development, providing support to the MUSC College of Medicine and working closely with departmental chairs, chiefs, faculty, administrators, and MUSC Foundation and Institutional Development staff. This position may supervise development staff.

Required Skills and Qualifications
To succeed in this role, the ideal candidate will possess a proven track record of major gift fundraising in healthcare and higher education, with a minimum of seven or more years of development experience. Experience using Blackbaud's Raiser's Edge, NXT, or other similar prospect management systems is highly desirable. The successful candidate will also have strong leadership, interpersonal, and communications skills, with the ability to establish excellent working relationships with all constituents. Additionally, they must have the ability to develop budgets and monitor expenditures, as assigned.