Prospect Development Director

Prospect Development Director-154116

Description

Prospect Development Director

Department
: Development

Hours/
FTE
:Full time, 40 hours/1.0 FTE

Expected Starting Salary Range: $109,000 - $150,000 annually

Are you ready to lead a dynamic team and spearhead prospect development efforts? Cincinnati Children's Hospital is seeking an innovative and strategic Prospect Development Director. This pivotal role involves leading our prospect research and prospect management programs, driving prospect development’s efforts to support our fundraising initiatives, and ensuring strategic project success. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and have a knack for strategic vision and leadership, this is the opportunity for you! Join our team and be part of an organization that is committed to making a difference in the lives of children and their families.

This is a hybrid position with 50% of each pay period in the office. This may require availability outside of normal working hours and occasional travel.

Key Responsibilities:

The Prospect Development director oversees a comprehensive prospect development program, establishing a long-term strategic vision and annual goals. Collaborating with fundraising leaders, you'lldetermine prospect development priorities, lead projects to expand and refine the prospect pool, and oversee robust screening programs. You will also develop and maintain a transparent and coordinated prospect management system, implement portfolio optimization processes, and train frontline fundraisers on prospect management policies and procedures. Your role includes ensuring organization-wide consistency and adherence to best practices in prospect development.

You will supervise a small team of prospect development staff, developing staffing and retention strategies, partnering with Human Resources for effective recruitment and onboarding, mentoring direct reports, and providing quality assurance. You will ensure adherence to HR policies and compliance requirements.

The position will collaborate with leadership on long-term and short-term planning, support strategic priorities with innovative solutions, and champion a positive organizational culture. You will drive the execution of strategic plan components and operationalize initiatives. Working as a project leader, you will guide the direction, coordination, and execution of specific projects, defining scopes, goals, and deliverables. You will manage budgets and timelines, driving completion and reporting on progress to stakeholders.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

• 7+ years of relevant work experience

• Preferred candidates will have experience with relational databases (preferably Raiser’s Edge), 2+ years of supervisory experience, and a background in developing and facilitating training materials.

Unique Skills
:

We seek someone with strong communication and organizational skills, strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities. You should be able to build positive relationships with diverse leaders and colleagues, handle sensitive information with confidentiality and good judgment, and understand the development cycle thoroughly. Proficiency in project management, team leadership, and superior interpersonal skills are essential.

Comprehensive job description provided upon request.

Why Cincinnati Children's?

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Has Been Named:

•The #1 Pediatric Hospital in the Nation - US News and World Report 2023

•One of four Medical Centers making the list of the 2022 Glassdoor Best Places to Work

•An LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Top Performer in 2022 by The Human Rights Campaign (HRC)

Market Leading Benefits Including:

•Pension plan and optional 403(b) supplemental retirement plans

•Tuition reimbursement for continuing education

•Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partners

•Referral bonus program for current staff!

•Support through Employee Resource Groups such as African American Professionals Advisory Council, Asian Cultural and Professional Group, EQUAL - LGBTQIA Resource Group, Juntos - Hispanic/Latin Resource Group, Veterans and Military Family Advocacy Network, and Young Professionals (YP) Resource Group

•Physical and mental health wellness programs

Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and treasures Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We are committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/AA/M/F/Veteran/Disability

Job

Professional/Non-Clinical

Shift

Day Job

Job Type

StandardDepartmentDevelopment

Employee Status

RegularFTE 1.0
Weekly Hours
40

Salary Range

52.66-81.93