Associate Director of Development for Individual Giving - Doheny Eye Institute, Los Angeles, CA

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, the Associate Director of Development for Individual Giving is responsible for securing major gifts ($25,000 and above) and planned gifts for the Doheny Eye Institute (“DEI”). The Associate Director is responsible for building and managing a prospect/donor portfolio in various stages of identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. Special emphasis will be placed on creating and implementing strategies for successful solicitations and building relationships with DEI physicians, staff, donors, and support groups.

Doheny Eye Institute‘s mission remains “to further the conservation, improvement and restoration of human eyesight.” That unifying purpose rooted in Carrie Estelle Doheny’s own vision loss has made us a global leader in vision science research. For more than 20 years, US News & World Report has ranked us among the top ophthalmology programs, and today we remain among the top five in the nation. This distinction is based on the advanced research and clinical expertise of Doheny scientists and physicians. Doheny scientists are changing how people see—and how they think about the future of vision.

The affiliation between Doheny Eye Institute and UCLA Stein Eye Institute combines the strength, reputation, and distinction of two of the nation’s top eye institutions to advance vision research, education, and patient care in Southern California.

To apply, please submit a resume and one-page cover letter to mrabin@doheny.org

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Major and Planned Gifts  (Percent of time: 100%)  

• Cultivates and solicits major gifts ($25,000+) and planned gifts from individuals, primarily for unrestricted current use as well as priority projects and programs. Provides ongoing stewardship to all major donors within areas of responsibility.  
• Prepares charitable gift illustrations.
• Provides technical support and carries out all administrative aspects of the planned giving program, including overseeing and monitoring estates in probate where Doheny Eye Institute is a beneficiary.
• Develops and manages planned giving donor cultivation including the recognition society and specific planned giving events, including creating content and marketing.
• Responsible for establishing goals and objectives that support achievement of institutional priorities.
• Collaborates on development integrated marketing efforts.

EXPERIENCE

• 3 - 5 years progressive development and fundraising experience, with a non-profit organization preferred.
• A track record of personally soliciting and closing gifts more than $10,000 preferred.
• Campaign experience preferred.
• Planned giving experience preferred.
• Knowledge of and experience in all aspects of philanthropic fund development, familiarity with the rules and regulations governing charitable estate planning preferred.
• Familiarity and experience working with Raiser’s Edge or other donor management software.

Transitioning back to working onsite.

Doheny Eye Institute is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

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