Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
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.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
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.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
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.).
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Knowledge of planned giving vehicles preferred.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods.
Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment.
Ability to travel throughout the hospital system.
Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.
Personal Protective Equipment:
Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.
Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.
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