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Associate & Senior Associate Director of Development, School of Medicine

UVA External Relations · Charlottesville, VA · 1 mo ago
Management$80k–$90k/yrFull-time

Position Summary

The University of Virginia Health Development Office seeks accomplished and strategic fundraising professionals to fill the positions of Associate Director of Development and Senior Associate Director of Development for the School of Medicine. Reporting to the Director of Development, School of Medicine – Medical Alumni, these major gift officers will engage medical alumni to build relationships, strengthen the major gift pipeline, and secure philanthropic support.

Responsibilities

  • Solicit and secure blended and major gifts.
  • Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major gift prospects for the School of Medicine.
  • Travel nationally to build relationships with alumni and donors.
  • Advance the mission, vision, and fundraising priorities of UVA Health and the School of Medicine.
  • Develop and execute individualized donor strategies and fundraising plans.
  • Collaborate with colleagues across UVA Health Development on proposals, prospect strategy, and faculty partnerships.
  • Partner with the Medical Alumni Association (MAA) and Medical School Foundation (MSF) on alumni engagement, events, communications, and philanthropic initiatives.
  • Maintain accurate donor and prospect records in the Advancement CRM.
  • Represent UVA and the School of Medicine with professionalism, emotional intelligence, and strong communication skills.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree.
  • Minimum of 3 years of fundraising, with a consistent record of securing gifts of $25,000+.
  • Demonstrated ability to build relationships and manage a portfolio of prospects.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to articulate mission and priorities.
  • Ability to travel frequently and work occasional evenings/weekends.
  • Valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s degree and 4+ years of fundraising experience.
  • Previous experience in higher education, academic medicine, or alumni relations.
  • Familiarity with planned giving concepts.
  • Proven success collaborating with faculty and organizational leaders.
  • Experience serving as an ambassador at institutional events and donor engagements.
  • Salesforce CRM experience.

Minimum Qualifications (Senior Associate Director Of Development)

  • Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of previous fundraising experience.
  • Consistent record of soliciting and closing gifts of $100,000+.
  • Ability to effectively articulate the school’s mission, strategic aims, and fundraising programs; strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Experience working in a significant fundraising campaign or capital campaign and meeting desired goals.
  • Experience managing high-level relationships.
  • Experience collaborating with faculty and organizational leaders.
  • Experience serving as an ambassador at institutional events and donor engagements.
  • Proven success in major gift fundraising, including experience soliciting and closing gifts at the $100,000+ level.
  • Previous experience working in an academic medical center and / or an academic/alumni fundraising environment.
  • Proven experience building relationships with academic medical faculty and comparable organizational leaders.
  • Salesforce CRM experience.

Physical Demands

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

Salary Range

  • Associate Director of Development = $80K - $90K / year, commensurate with education and experience.
  • Senior Associate Director of Development = $90K - $105K / year, commensurate with education and experience.

Position Type & Work Location

These are exempt-level, benefited positions. Learn more about UVA benefits. These are restricted positions, which are dependent on funding and are contingent upon funding availability. UVA External Relations offers a flexible and hybrid workplace. All team members must have access to and maintain a secure home office environment with high-speed internet service and be able to work collaboratively with others using a variety of technologies and tools. These hybrid positions can be worked remotely periodically, although frequent in-person work in our office buildings, on UVA Grounds, or at event venues is required. The successful candidates will live within a reasonable driving distance of Charlottesville, Virginia.

About UVA And The Community

To learn more about UVA and in the Charlottesville area, visit UVA Life and Embark CVA.

Application Timeline

Application review will begin after May 4, 2026.

Reference Check Process

Reference checks will be completed by UVA’s third-party partner, SkillSurvey, during the final phase of the interview. Five references will be requested, with at least three responses required.

Contact For Additional Information

Contact For additional information about the position, please contact Sandi Hall, Senior Associate Director for Staff Success at eym5wh@virginia.edu. For questions about the application process, please contact Jon Freeman, HR Recruitment Specialist at jf2sw@virginia.edu.

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