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Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Classified

Department

CC001358 UNIV | Institutional Advancement - CHF

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University-06

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description Summary

This position is within the Medical University of South Carolina Institutional Advancement. This role is responsible for managing and overseeing fund-raising events to raise funds for MUSC Children’s Health, MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital and the Charles P. Darby Research Institute. Reports to the Associate Director of Institutional Advancement Children’s Hospital Fund (CHF).

Fundraising events responsibilities focus on MUSC Children’s Hospital initiated fundraisers and include Monica Kreber Golf Tournament, Hooked on Miracles, Reindeer Run and provide operational support for signature events such as, but not limited to: Bulls Bay Golf Tournament, Darius Rucker Big Band Concerts, and other major events as assigned. Responsible for developing and maintaining an annual calendar of events that include overseeing event budgets and executing events of the highest quality.

Job Description

Assistant Director – Events Children’s Health Fund

Job Purpose:

This position is within the Medical University of South Carolina Institutional Advancement. This role is responsible for managing and overseeing fund-raising events to raise funds for MUSC Children’s Health, MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital and the Charles P. Darby Research Institute.  Reports to the Associate Director of Institutional Advancement Children’s Hospital Fund (CHF).

Fundraising events responsibilities focus on MUSC Children’s Hospital initiated fundraisers and include Monica Kreber Golf Tournament, Hooked on Miracles, Reindeer Run and provide operational support for signature events such as, but not limited to: Bulls Bay Golf Tournament, Darius Rucker Big Band Concerts, and other major events as assigned. Responsible for developing and maintaining an annual calendar of events that include overseeing event budgets and executing events of the highest quality.

Job Responsibilities

30% Responsible for face to face meetings with special event volunteers, donors and partners to solicit sponsorships and other support, serving as the primary liaison with internal and external event partners; creating awareness for fundraisers and the priority programs they are supporting.

35% Responsible for managing and overseeing a fundraising events donor stewardship program for assigned events. Prepare and provide post-event reports; personal visits and ongoing communication with donors; marketing and publicity of events and gifts via print, social media, etc. ongoing cultivation to secure event commitments for multiple years; and responsible for planning and coordinating special recognition events for fundraising special event donors.

20% Manage, oversee and approve all Grateful Patient, Community and Third-Party events for MUSC CHF.  Provide donors with information on policies, procedures and branding requirements.  Ensure donations from Community and Third-Party Events are made in a timely manner.  Manage recognition/stewardship of all Community and Third-Party events.   Responsible for receiving, submitting and managing event contracts and insurance requests to the MUSC Foundation.

5% Responsible for recruiting, managing, directing and training of volunteers for various events, such as, 100 volunteers for the Cooper River Bridge Run, 50 - 200 volunteers for the Reindeer Run, Monica Kreber, Hooked on Miracles, etc. 

5% Oversees the production of events, fundraising promotional materials, websites, social media and earned media.

5% Responsible for working as a member of the overall Institutional Advancement Team

Minimum Training and Education

Bachelor’s Degree 3-5 years of proven success in conducting event fund raising events and donor cultivation/stewardship. Prefer candidate with track record of closing sponsorships and gifts of $25,000 or more.
 

Knowledge and Skill:

Work requires analytical, organizational and communications skills generally acquired through a Ability to work with minimum supervision. Must possess strong project management, communication and organizational skills. High level of creativity, initiative and motivation.

Knowledge of Adobe Graphic Design, Canva, Raisers Edge and Microsoft are preferred.

MUSC Minimum Training and Experience Requirements:

A bachelor's degree and three years experience in a related field.

MUSC Physical Requirements:

(Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift)

Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent)
Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent)
Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent)
Ability to work indoors. (Continuous)
Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent)
Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent)
Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent)
Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent)
Possess good finger dexterity. (Frequent)
Ability to fully use both legs. (Frequent)
Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Frequent)
Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected. (Continuous)
Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Continuous)
Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent)
Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Frequent)
Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Frequent)
Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous)
Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous)
Ability to work in dusty areas. (Infrequent)
Ability to view computer monitor for long periods. (Continuous)

Additional Job Description

A bachelor's degree and two years related experience in an area such as alumni/development activities.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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