Director, Major Gifts
Cleveland Clinic
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • Florida, Nevada, Ohio • 🇺🇸 United States
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Lead
About the role
- Oversee all aspects of philanthropic activity for a variety of clinical programs (or Institutes).
- Carry personal portfolio of major gift donors and prospects.
- Manage development staff as appropriate and build a culture of philanthropy among caregivers.
- Become familiar with respective clinical areas and serve as the lead content expert on the philanthropic needs.
- Engage volunteers in philanthropic activities and manage administrative duties.
- Set vision and implementation strategies for the generation of philanthropy funds for Cleveland Clinic priorities.
- Achieve significant dollar goals and be responsible for the success of campaigns for capital, programmatic, research, endowment and operating support for Cleveland Clinic.
- Responsible for the overall management of the area and supervise all Directors and Assistant Directors in the area.
- Establish a program of personal visits with past, current and prospective donors.
- Advise donors as to the financial options available, projects and needs.
- Develop funding proposals.
- Responsible for complete transfer of funds, property, etc. to Cleveland Clinic.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Minimum of seven years of experience in fundraising, with an emphasis on direct major gift solicitation in a campaign environment.
- Experience in sales or other related field may offset total years of experience.
- Master's Degree in nonprofit management, business, public administration and management or higher education management may offset some experience.
- Demonstrated success and experience in major gifts fundraising strategies for cultivation and direct solicitation.
- Strong leadership skills and ability to manage major gift officers and development professionals.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to establish and maintain friendly and cooperative relations with individuals contacted during the course of work (e.g., executives, donors, staff physician, colleagues, etc.).
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible working hours
- Paid time off
- Remote work options
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
fundraisingmajor gift solicitationcampaign managementfunding proposalsdonor engagementphilanthropy strategyfinancial advisingportfolio managementcampaign success metricsadministrative management
Soft skills
leadershipcommunicationrelationship buildingteam managementstrategic visioncollaborationinterpersonal skillsorganizational skillsproblem-solvingadaptability
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeMaster's degree in nonprofit managementMaster's degree in business administrationMaster's degree in public administrationMaster's degree in higher education management