Director of Development

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A Brief Overview

The Director of Development leads the major gifts fundraising program in partnership with senior hospital and Foundation leadership. The Director of Development will develop long-term philanthropic relationships with an assigned group of donors and prospects. He / she will manage and mentor a team of gift officers who are responsible for raising major gifts in support of assigned Divisions, Centers, and Programs. In conjunction with the Executive Director (ED), set strategy for the team of direct reports and contribute to the larger strategy for the Major Gifts team.

What You Will Do

• Oversee fundraising for assigned area, securing major gifts from the families of patients and donors inspired by the innovative clinical, research, and family support initiatives in each medical area.
• Manage major gift fundraising for assigned divisions, centers, and programs. Partner closely with hospital leadership and guide the involvement of the multidisciplinary clinical, research, and psychosocial teams in the development process from identification to solicitation, serving as their primary point of contact within the CHOP Foundation.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of 100 prospects rated at the 6- and 7-figure level, serving as a significant contributor to the Foundation-wide pipeline and meeting fundraising goals and expectations.
• Increase philanthropic awareness via physician / nursing / support staff orientations, one-on-one medical staff meetings, and maintaining a presence in the clinical units.
• Partner with volunteers who are willing to give and advocate on behalf of the hospital.
• Manage and mentor at least two frontline gift officers and an Assistant Development Officer.
• Contribute to strong working relationships in the Individual Giving team and across the entire Foundation.

Education Qualifications

Experience Qualifications

Skills and Abilities

To carry out its mission, CHOP is committed to supporting the health of our patients, families, workforce, and global community. As a condition of employment, professionals working onsiteat any CHOP location, for any portion of timemust be vaccinated for COVID-19.

SALARY RANGE :

$115,060.00 - $152,450.00 Annually

Salary ranges are shown for full-time jobs. If you're working part-time, your pay will be adjusted accordingly.

This job is eligible for an incentive program.

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