VP, Chief Development Officer

Responsibilities

• Set the strategic vision for philanthropy in alignment with the organization’s mission, vision, and long-term goals.
• Evaluate internal and external trends to inform short and long-range strategies affecting reputation, engagement, and philanthropic sustainability.
• Serve as a senior advisor and liaison to executive leadership, physicians, boards, and community stakeholders as a member of the Enterprise Leadership Team.
• Advise and support advisory boards and major initiatives through advocacy and executive influence.
• Identify and address organizational development needs that impact the effectiveness, alignment, and sustainability of philanthropy and volunteer programs.
• Provide executive oversight and strategic direction for philanthropy operations, ensuring alignment, performance, and integration across donor systems and stewardship programs.
• Lead enterprise-level donor, volunteer, and guest engagement strategies across the full lifecycle to maximize philanthropic investment and enhance the overall stakeholder experience.
• Establish strategic plans, financial frameworks, benchmarks, and performance metrics to drive measurable outcomes and ensure effective stewardship of organizational resources.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with key donors and volunteers, providing senior-level engagement and accountability to advance major philanthropic initiatives.
• Build and sustain high-performing leadership teams by setting clear expectations, optimizing organizational structure, coaching leaders, and fostering a culture of accountability and results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Non-Profit Management, Marketing, or related field and 12 or more years of experience in non-profit philanthropy, fundraising, donor relations, or related field.
• Or Master's Degree in Business, Non-Profit Management, Marketing, or related field and 10 or more years of experience in non-profit philanthropy, fundraising, donor relations, or related field.
• Demonstrated success cultivating, soliciting, and closing major and transformational gifts, with significant experience securing gifts.
• Proven track record of securing transformational gifts of $10M+ and leading solicitations for principal gift opportunities of $75M or greater.
• Proven success leading large-scale fundraising campaigns from inception through completion, including campaign strategy, prospect development, donor cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and achievement of campaign goals.
• Experience building, leading, and developing high-performing fundraising teams, with a demonstrated ability to inspire staff and drive organizational fundraising success.
• Exceptional relationship-building, communication, and executive presence skills, with the ability to partner effectively with senior leadership, board members, and key stakeholders.