VP, Chief Development Officer

What You'll Do

• Provide Strategic Leadership for Philanthropy
• Develop and execute a comprehensive philanthropy strategy
• Align donor interests with the organization’s highest priorities
• Build and strengthen a culture of philanthropy
• Position philanthropy to accelerate Bassett’s strategic initiatives
• Lead Comprehensive Fundraising Efforts
• Manage a portfolio of leadership and principal gift prospects
• Translate Bassett's strategic priorities into compelling philanthropic opportunities
• Partner with physicians, leadership, and trustees
• Cultivate Meaningful Donor Relationships
• Ensure exceptional stewardship practices
• Strengthen grateful patient philanthropy and other donor engagement initiatives
• Represent Bassett Healthcare Network and Friends of Bassett at community events
• Build and sustain relationships with donors, prospects, community leaders, foundations, corporations, and professional advisors
• Lead and Develop a High-Performing Team
• Recruit, mentor, develop, and retain a talented development team
• Foster a culture of collaboration, transparency, accountability, and continuous learning
• Establish clear goals, expectations, and performance measures
• Encourage innovation and continuous improvement
• Ensure alignment with Bassett's mission, values, and strategic priorities
• Lead and Develop a High-Performing Team
• Oversee fundraising operations
• Manage donor data, CRM strategy, prospect management, reporting, gift administration, and fundraising analytics
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, privacy regulations, ethical fundraising standards, and organizational policies
• Evaluate and strengthen development systems, processes, and performance metrics

What We Need From You

• Bachelor's degree required; degrees in business, nonprofit management, communications, organizational leadership, or a related field are preferred
• An advanced degree and/or Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) credential is desirable
• At least seven years of progressively responsible fundraising leadership experience, preferably within healthcare or another complex nonprofit organization
• Demonstrated record of securing major gifts and leading comprehensive fundraising programs
• Experience leading a capital campaign is highly desirable
• Demonstrated success partnering with executive leadership, governing boards, physicians, clinicians, and other key stakeholders
• Proven ability to recruit, develop, and lead high-performing teams
• Strategic, data-informed leader with the ability to translate organizational priorities into compelling philanthropic opportunities and measurable results
• Collaborative leadership style with the judgment, executive presence, and diplomacy to build trust, lead through influence, and thoughtfully advance organizational change
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Total Rewards

• Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability protection
• Retail benefits including an employer match

Pay Range

Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards.

Pay Range Minimum: USD $190,112.00/Yr.

Pay Range Maximum: USD $285,168.00/Yr.