Director Major Gifts

Cleveland Clinic

4d • Remote

About The Position

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day. We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One. As Director of Major Gifts, you will oversee all aspects of philanthropic activity for a variety of clinical programs (or Institutes). A leader in this role will carry a personal portfolio of major gift donors and prospects, manage development staff as appropriate, and build a culture of philanthropy among caregivers. You will become familiar with respective clinical areas and serve as the lead content expert on the philanthropic needs, while engaging volunteers in philanthropic activities and managing administrative duties. A caregiver in this position works remotely out of Ohio, Florida, or Nevada, Monday-Friday from 8:00AM – 5:00PM.

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.).

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of planned giving vehicles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set vision and implementation strategies for the generation of philanthropy funds for Cleveland Clinic priorities.
• Achieve significant dollar goals and is 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 supervises 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees