Director Development - Major Gifts

Lehigh Valley Health Network

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work. LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day. Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network. Summary Provides leadership for all campaign, major gifts, and related development program priorities. Manage a portfolio of 100-150 donors with capacity to give $25,000 and above. Works directly with advancement services to identify and cultivate potential donors. Works with stewardship to develop and implement tactics to manage and steward major gifts. Serves as a member of the development team, participating and contributing to work processes and innovative strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 5 years Fundraising in a health care environment.
• Previous experience as a major gift fundraiser.
• Desire to work as a team member.
• Knowledge and understanding of local hospital community issues.
• Proven ability to operate effectively in a large, complex organization.
• Proficient computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Proficient in BlackBaud/Raiser's Edge software.
• Superior analytic and strong intuitive skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree

Responsibilities

• Performs duties of a principal gift fundraiser, including cultivating donor relationships, soliciting gifts, and ensuring stewardship.
• Develops strategies with an assigned specific service line physician-in-chief/Chairs to grow the pipeline and develop physician alignment within a culture of philanthropy.
• Develops relationships with community members, donors, supporters, patients, and network colleagues.
• Collaborates with fundraising teams to maximize opportunities and identify potential sources for funding.
• Engages prospects and donors through education and cultivation and provides up-to-date network information for transparency.
• Manages a portfolio of prospects and donors to maximize fundraising revenue.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director