Development Director - Immunology Center

Job Shift: DayJob Type: Full TimeAt Houston Methodist, the Development Director position is responsible for managing a portfolio of donors, with the primary focus on cultivating, soliciting and stewarding major gift donors. The Director position drives Foundation activity in assigned medical service lines to advance their strategies and initiatives through philanthropic support. This position collaborates with Foundation colleagues and Houston Methodist leaders to elevate the institution by securing philanthropic gifts to support key initiatives and programs. The Director is accountable to specific annual metrics focused on qualification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of current and prospective donors. The Development Director position also collaborates with the Associate Chief Development Officer over planned giving to grow the number of planned giving expectancies for her/his areas of responsibility.FLSA STATUSExemptQUALIFICATIONSEducation: Bachelor's degreeExperience: Three years fundraising experience; Academic medical center and/or large university experience preferredLicenses & Certifications: Preferred Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) or other fundraising certification preferredSKILLS AND ABILITIESDemonstrates skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the job, determined through ongoing assessments and evaluationsProficiency in speaking, reading, writing English necessary for essential functionsEffective communication with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a customer-service focused mannerEffective communication with stakeholders, donors, prospects throughout organizationSound judgment and critical thinkingAbility to manage competing prioritiesAbility to interact independently with executives and physicians on fundraising initiativesESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSPeople Essential FunctionsMaintain a portfolio of major gift prospects.Focus on qualification, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship of contributors and prospective donors for major gifts.Interface with Donor Relations and Stewardship to support strategic enlistment and use of councils, volunteers and events.Interact with other Foundation staff to prepare proposals, acknowledgement letters, gift agreements, solicitation materials and stewardship reports.Interface with Campaign Director and service line leaders to identify key campaign priorities.Work closely with planned giving leader to grow portfolio of planned giving expectancies.Service Essential FunctionsArrange and attend donor and prospect visits as defined by metrics.Actively engage stakeholders in development and achievement of strategic initiatives.Assist Center of Excellence leaders and department chairs with logistical support for strategic initiatives.Develop accelerated pipeline of development targets under department direction.Quality/Safety Essential FunctionsEnsure ethical compliance as defined by Association for Fundraising Professionals and all gift-related policies.Follow Business Practice standards for fundraising performance.Document results of all substantive contacts with donors for review and maintain timely documentation.Finance Essential FunctionsMeet minimum agreed annual fundraising targets in qualification, face-to-face contacts, solicitations, stewardship visits.Drive timelines for solicitation and reporting.Achieve target proposal success rate.Growth/Innovation Essential FunctionsDevelop relationships internally and externally that enhance donor integration.Develop and execute innovative strategies for obtaining major gift donations.SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTSWork AttireUniform: No; Scrubs: No; Business professional: Yes; Other: NoOn-CallNo (may be required during emergencies)TravelWithin Houston Metropolitan area: Yes; Outside Houston Metropolitan area: YesEqual Opportunity Employer StatementHouston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.J-18808-Ljbffr