Senior Director, Major Gifts

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Senior Director of Major Gifts leading fundraising efforts for Cleveland Clinic. Overseeing a team and developing strategies to secure philanthropic support.

Responsibilities:

  • Secure philanthropic gifts through a process of identifying, qualifying, strategizing, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding major gift prospects.
  • Manage a team of development professionals, volunteers, Leadership Board members and administrative activities.
  • Set vision and implementation strategies for the generation of philanthropic funds for Cleveland Clinic priorities.
  • Promote collaboration between staff.
  • Provide leadership for the effective and efficient operation of assigned responsibility.
  • Achieve significant dollar goals; lead the success of campaigns for capital, programmatic, research, endowment and operating support for Cleveland Clinic.
  • Lead overall management of the area and supervise assigned employees.
  • Establish a program of personal visits with past, current and prospective donors, as appropriate.
  • Ensure that donors are properly advised as to the financial options available, projects and needs.
  • Develop funding proposals.
  • Act as a leader that is ultimately accountable for complete transfer of funds, property, etc. to Cleveland Clinic.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Ten years of progressively responsible experience in fund raising, direct solicitation and capital campaign environment, including management experience
  • Demonstrated success and experience in fund raising strategies for donor cultivation and direct solicitation
  • Strong leadership and decision-making skills
  • Ability to manage a diverse central service team
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills

Benefits:

  • We know that fully supporting our caregivers is what creates the best outcomes for our patients.
  • Our outstanding, comprehensive offerings are an investment in your health, well-being and future.