Director of Development - Ochsner Neuroscience Institute

Required - Bachelor's degree.

Required - 6 years of related fundraising/development experience.

• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout required job processes.

• Thorough knowledge of principles and methods of comprehensive fundraising.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to establish good working relationships with physicians, patients, donors, volunteers, businesses, and the general public and handle difficult situations.

• Ability to travel as required by the geographic location of donors/prospects.

• Good organizational and time management skills.

• Identifies and cultivates donors, including individuals, foundations and corporations.

• Provides stewardship for assigned donors and assists in maintaining prospect tracking information in the appropriate software.

• Manages a portfolio.

• Serves as a member of the overall development team by collaborating with colleagues across disciplines on donor strategies.

• Maintains physical and technology infrastructure.

• Performs other related duties as required. 

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.
Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

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