Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree required; Master's Degree in nonprofit management or related field preferred., Seven years of experience in fundraising or related fields, with a focus on major gift solicitation., Strong leadership and decision-making skills, with the ability to manage diverse teams., Demonstrated success in fundraising strategies and donor cultivation..

Key responsabilities:

Set vision and implementation strategies for generating philanthropic funds for Cleveland Clinic.

Promote collaboration among staff and provide leadership for effective operations.

Establish personal visits with donors and develop funding proposals.

Lead the management of fundraising campaigns and ensure proper transfer of funds to Cleveland Clinic.

Job description

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.

Job Title

Director - Major Gifts (Foundation Development Officer) - Remote in OH, FL or NV

Location

Cleveland

Facility

Remote Location

Department

Job Code

T97685

Shift

Days

Schedule

8:00am-5:00pm

Job Summary

Job Details

Join the Cleveland Clinic team where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and making a lasting, meaningful impact on patient care. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

The Director of Major Gifts is responsible for interacting with multidisciplinary teams to manage market fundraising strategies. In this role, you will develop lasting relationships with both your fellow Cleveland Clinic professionals and external donors and prospects. You will also have numerous opportunities to further develop your skills through Cleveland Clinic’s extensive library of resources. Come experience a culture where your efforts are truly valued and where you can make a lasting difference in your community and beyond.

A caregiver in this position works remotely, 8:00am—5:00pm.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

Set vision and implementation strategies for the generation of philanthropic funds for Cleveland Clinic priorities.

Promote collaboration between staff.

Provide leadership for the effective and efficient operation of assigned responsibilities.

Achieve significant dollar goals and lead the success of campaigns for capital, programmatic, research, endowment and operating support for Cleveland Clinic.

Lead overall management of the area and supervises assigned employees.

Establish a program of personal visits with past, current and prospective donors, as appropriate.

Ensure donors are properly advised as to the financial options available, projects and needs and develop funding proposals.

Act as leader accountable for complete transfer of funds, property, etc. to Cleveland Clinic.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

Bachelor’s Degree

Strong leadership and decision-making skills and the ability to manage a diverse central service team

Can establish and maintain friendly and cooperative relations with individuals contacted during work

Seven years of experience in fundraising, with an emphasis on direct major gift solicitation in a campaign environment OR Experience in sales or other related field may offset total years of experience OR Master's Degree in nonprofit management, business, public administration and management or higher education management may offset some experience

Demonstrated success and experience in fund raising strategies for donor cultivation and direct solicitation

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with program evaluation, research quality assurance and grant application assessment to determine qualified internal awards Mastery of data driven decision-making to drive metrics and outcomes across global teams

Demonstrated success developing and executing strategies to secure transformational healthcare grants from national foundations

Experience within a large, international academic medical center

Experience working for or with large professionally staffed national foundations

Project management experience related to complex scientific and/or research initiatives for global projects

Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we’re dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/

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 tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are follwed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.

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.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.

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