Executive Director, Development & Major Gifts

The Company is seeking an Executive Director of Development to lead major-gift cultivation, donor acquisition, and fundraising pipeline growth. The role manages and mentors a team of development professionals while maintaining a personal portfolio and meeting individual fundraising goals. Responsibilities include developing, implementing, and evaluating major-giving strategies; cultivating and soliciting individual, corporate, and foundation donors; and building strong relationships with physicians, executives, patients, families, and community partners. The Executive Director will collaborate with senior leaders on campaign planning, gift strategies, stewardship, donor experiences, communications, and fundraising operations. Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree and have at least 10 years of fund development experience, primarily in healthcare, including five years managing major, planned, or other high-value gifts and five years leading fundraising staff. Required qualifications include success across a comprehensive major- or planned-giving program, experience developing prospect strategies and briefing materials, and strong written and verbal communication skills. Candidates should be organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities while working effectively with senior leaders, boards, volunteers, and interdisciplinary teams. Supervisory experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and donor-management software are required.