Cleveland Clinic

Director, Major Gifts

Cleveland Clinic

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Florida • Nevada • United States

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Job Level

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
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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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