Managing Director of Development, Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center

The Company is seeking a Managing Director of Development to lead fundraising strategy and philanthropic growth for its cancer center. The role will oversee a team of fundraisers, major and principal gifts, annual giving, events, stewardship, and volunteer engagement, while personally managing a donor portfolio and advancing significant gift opportunities. The Managing Director will develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising plan aligned with the center’s strategic priorities, build partnerships with donors and organizational leaders, and guide development-related work across the center. Responsibilities also include managing staff, coordinating fundraising activities, and meeting annual revenue and donor engagement goals. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree and at least 10–12 years of fundraising experience, including five or more years in healthcare philanthropy, along with leadership and staff supervision experience. A demonstrated record of achieving major gift and campaign goals, preferably in an academic medical setting, is required. Strong communication, relationship-building, organizational, and prioritization skills are essential, as is the ability to work diplomatically and confidentially with diverse constituents. A master’s degree, experience with principal or planned giving, and familiarity with fundraising databases are preferred.