Transformational Gifts serves as a resource to advance high-impact philanthropic opportunities at the top of the giving pyramid. The program convenes expertise across Development and the institution to align strategy, leadership engagement, and execution in service of exceptional benefactor experiences and institutional priorities.
Responsible for programmatic leadership of assigned priority areas. Applies leadership and strategic skills along with programmatic expertise to plan and suggest strategies that attain programmatic goals in alignment with the departmental business strategic and operating plan. Strategic thinking, program management, project management, and collaboration in partnership with department and institutional leadership are essential. Serves as knowledge expert in programmatic area and interprets, clarifies, and maintains knowledge of activities in assigned areas. Understands, maintains, and applies knowledge of the philanthropic process across the entire fundraising cycle as it pertains to the programmatic function. This may include, but not limited to, identifying gift opportunities, strategic proposal development, Memorandum of Understanding, crafting gift agreements, assisting with communication, training and education, allocations and stewardship. The Development Program Director serves as the main Development contact for leadership in assigned programmatic and priority areas. The Development Program Director is versed in Mayo Clinic policies and procedures with regards to fundraising and provides an institutional perspective at all times.
Bachelor's degree required. Must have at least 7 years of experience in programmatic leadership at a large, complex organization or at least 10 years of project management experience required. Additionally, must have demonstrated competencies in leadership, strategic thinking, project management, program management, operations, and communication. Must be able to inspire trust/confidence and communicate effectively with internal and external audiences. The ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality is essential. Master’s degree preferred. 7 years of experience in philanthropic programmatic leadership at a large, complex organization is preferred. Demonstrated experience in being able to work with high-level, affluent clientele (benefactors) is preferred. Requires the ability to work in a complex, matrix environment with multi-dimensional points of view. Incumbents will have demonstrated competencies to effectively function in a consensus-style organization that expects and promotes teamwork. Must be comfortable with ambiguity. Must be proficient in the use of technology. Work related experience at Mayo Clinic, in healthcare or development setting is beneficial.
Why Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.
Benefits Highlights
Mayo Clinic has expanded and changed in many ways, but our values remain true to the vision of our founders. Our primary value – The needs of the patient come first – guides our plans and decisions as we create the future of health care. Join us and you'll find a culture of teamwork, professionalism and mutual respect, and most importantly, a life-changing career.
Mayo Clinic was founded in Rochester, Minnesota by brothers Dr. William James Mayo and Dr. Charles Horace Mayo. More than 100 years later, their vision continues to evolve around a single guiding value: "The needs of the patient come first." Today we are the largest integrated, not for-profit medical group practice in the world.
We are recognized for high-quality patient care more than any other academic medical center in the nation. These endorsements are very gratifying, but also humbling. They remind us of the tradition that has been entrusted to each one of us, and the legacy of excellence that we uphold every day.
