Senior Director, Development (Cancer)

Job Summary:

Directs and coordinates institution-wide funds raising efforts and activities for cancer efforts at UT Health including Mays Cancer Center, Greehey Children’s Cancer Research Institute, and related campaigns.

 Job Duties:

1. Directs and coordinates philanthropic activities that advance strategic University-wide programs to build interdisciplinary donor support that complements donor goals.
2. Identifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards philanthropic support through a variety of donor development strategies including major gifts, individual and annual giving, foundation grants, and alumni activities.
3. Develops donor and prospect relationships to increase the number of donors, university-wide, and expand donor support for University priorities.
4. Manages a portfolio of donors, including high potential prospects; leads strategic development of new donor relationships with the Institution including planning and coordination of donor cultivation strategies and gift solicitation for major gifts and cultivation of planned gifts.
5. Plans and implements short, medium, and long-range fund-raising plans for prospects and donors to support the development of long-term donor relationships that complement donor interests and meet the current and future needs of the Institution.
6. Establishes and maintains effective relationships with key internal University partners including Deans, Department Chairs, Institute and Center Directors, Faculty, and University and Hospital leadership and with key University volunteer partners to advance donor development and support strategic university philanthropy.
7. Provides supervision and management of department employees.
8. Measures and assesses performance for employees and contributes to decisions regarding assignments, schedules, and promotions.
9. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Education:

A Bachelor’s degree is required.

Experience:

Seven (7) to Nine (9) years of experience in fundraising, public relations, and alumni relations is required.

Preferred:

Preferred experience with advancement in a complex medical center or higher education.

Supervisory Requirements:

Has the authority to direct the work of others, hire or fire employees, or provide recommendations as to the hiring, firing, advancement, promotion, or any other change of status of other employees.