Reporting to the President of The Christ Hospital Foundation, the Executive Director of Development has a comprehensive charge to manage major gift cultivation and acquisition processes through a donor-centric approach while supporting the expansion of the donor pipeline for The Christ Hospital Health Network (Network). Playing an essential role in the organization’s continued growth and impact on the Network, the Executive Director will support the team’s organizational priorities of fostering a strong culture of philanthropy, innovating work, amplifying the philanthropic vision, and elevating the donor experience.
The Executive Director manages the team’s portfolio-based Directors of Development, who focus on supporting multiple service lines and priority areas while also collaborating with The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences. This role requires strong collaboration with the Foundation’s other strategic leaders in campaign, donor experience and operations to ensure that teams effectively drive and implement strategy in an integrated fashion. The Executive Director is responsible for the direct team’s effective portfolio management and pipeline expansion efforts. This role also maintains a robust major and principal gift portfolio with expected annual individual productivity.
Working closely with the President of the Foundation, the Executive Director will implement comprehensive strategies related to pipeline expansion, physician liaison relationships, major and principal gift strategies, and quality portfolio management. The Executive Director will collaborate with the President of the Foundation, the Director of Campaign and Strategic Initiatives, the Director of Donor Experience, the Director of Operations to elevate initiatives for campaign visioning and implementation, gift planning, stewardship, events and experiences, communications, gift processing, prospect research, reporting, and a robust grateful patient fundraising program.
The Executive Director of Development must have a solid understanding of creative ways to structure major gifts for the maximum benefit of both parties. They must be a highly energetic and motivated professional with a track record of building donor relationships and securing six-figure gifts or higher. Additionally, the Executive Director should have extensive managerial experience, proven ability to lead people to achieve their goals and to coach team members through their ongoing growth and development.
The Executive Director of Development must possess strong organizational, communication, administrative, and problem-solving skills and be capable of interacting with staff at all levels in a fast-paced environment. They should remain flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient under pressure, demonstrating a high level of professionalism and confidentiality. The ideal candidate will thrive in a positive team environment, promote a collegial atmosphere within the Foundation, and work cooperatively with all team members to help them and the Foundation.
Responsible for managing directing, leading and mentoring others in the department, particularly the Directors of Development. In parallel, this Executive Director must attain their own high goals for fundraising. Develop, implement, report on, and evaluate all aspects of the Major Giving program. Research, identify, cultivate, and develop relationships and solicit individual/corporate/foundation donors of major gift capacity. Carry a personal portfolio of potential donors. Interact with donors, physicians, hospital executives, patients, and families; responsible to always maintain a professional demeanor Accept responsibility for special projects as assigned
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: Ten years in fund development, most of which in health care. Minimum of five years managing or directing major gifts, planned gifts or other high-wealth contribution efforts. Minimum of five years successfully managing others on the fundraising team.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
The Christ Hospital Health Network is a regional system of care that extends The Christ Hospital's 130 years of exceptional care and leadership to more than 100 locations in the Greater Cincinnati area.
Our team delivers integrated, individualized healthcare and wellness services through a comprehensive physician network, advanced specialty services and the region's Most Preferred Hospital (National Research Corporation).
Our mission is to improve the health of our community and create patient value by providing exceptional outcomes, affordable care and the finest experiences. To learn more about our locations and award-winning services, visit TheChristHospital.com.
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