Senior Director, Development

Job Description

Establishes and executes a comprehensive multi-year fundraising plan to significantly increase philanthropic support for respective fundraising area of the Cancer Institute. Partners with the leadership to fulfill annual goals and objectives. Manages and solicits a portfolio of major gift prospects and oversees Advisory Board.

Job Responsibility

• Leads the Development group by communication with and developing staff members, and building consensus for programs and goals that support a business, function or geographic area.
• Develops and articulates a short-term strategic vision for areas of responsibility.
• Implements a comprehensive multi-year fundraising plan to significantly increase philanthropic support. Identifies, cultivates and stewards donors and prospects for fundraising area.
• Maintains a portfolio of major and principal gift prospects, maintaining frequent contact with prospects, organization leaders and volunteers; plans systematic, appropriate and effective solicitation strategies for major gift prospects.
• Provides strategic direction in partnership with key stakeholders to optimize fundraising.
• Leads, inspires and coordinates the efforts, including overseeing/promoting their productivity, teamwork and professional development.
• Selects, develops, manages and evaluates direct reports; provides coaching, mentoring and professional development opportunities to staff to increase capabilities and create an environment of engagement.
• Develops and manages budget for the group.
• Creates annual plans for fundraising in coordination and collaboration with the leadership.
• Partners with Special Events team, provides guidance to team members in supporting fundraising committees and related events and activities led by volunteers.
• Develops and maintains strong relationships with colleagues throughout the organization, by demonstrating leadership in the development community.
• Coordinates and facilitates activities and prospect identification, engagement and solicitations, including advising chairs, department heads and development colleagues on the culture, expectations and needs of medical development constituents.
• Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

Job Qualification

• Bachelor's Degree required, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• 8-12 years of relevant experience and 7+ years of leadership / management experience, required.
• 10+ years fundraising experience.

*Additional Salary Detail
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