Program Director, Philanthropic Gifts

Jul 19

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Seattle, WA

Anticipated Start Date: 8/1

Description

The Program Director, Philanthropic Gifts reports to the Executive Director, Philanthropic Gifts and serves on the department’s Philanthropic Gifts team. The Program Director will manage a cohort of gift officers to qualify, cultivate and solicit complex gifts that meet the donors’ desired impact and meet the institution’s priorities. They will maintain a select portfolio of donors and work to persuasively articulate the mission and goals of Fred Hutch and translating complex science and clinical priorities to inspire gifts and grants.

The Program Director, in cooperation with the Executive Director, Philanthropic Gifts and Assistant VP of Gifts and Grants, will build trusted relationships across Philanthropy to support, develop and execute strategies for events, donor communications and stewardship.

The Program Director will take initiative, work independently, and collaborate with team members across the institution. In addition, they will maintain professionalism, show flexibility, handle multiple tasks and changing priorities, and remain composed under the pressure of deadlines. Some travel and weekend and evening work will be required. This role will have the opportunity to work partially at our campus and remotely: This position is a hybrid role with a minimum 2 days per week at our South Lake Union campus.

Responsibilities

In partnership with the Executive Director, manage the Philanthropic Gifts team to achieve strategic goals and efforts to increase philanthropic support via major gifts.
Lead, manage, and implement change, as well as motivate and mentor staff while increasing performance toward stretch goals.
Manage the Associate Directors team and partner with the Executive Director to support day to day activities and strategies of the Philanthropic Gifts team.
Persuasively articulate the mission and goals of Fred Hutch and translate complex science and clinical priorities to inspire gifts and grants.
Meet annual revenue goals and other key performance metrics including but not limited to funds raised, numbers of proposal submitted, number of gifts closed, number of substantive communications with donors, number of donors qualified or disqualified.
Align solicitation strategies with Fred Hutch goals for operations, research, endowment, and new initiatives of the strategic plan.
Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors and prospects capable of gifts at $100,000+.
Create and strengthen relationships with donors using data-driven identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship methodologies.
Facilitate meaningful interactions for donors and prospects with faculty, as well as administrative and volunteer leadership, including the President and Director, Board of Directors, and Board of Advisors, as appropriate.
Align solicitation strategies with Fred Hutch goals for operations, research, patient supportive services, education initiatives, and new initiatives of the strategic plan.
Participate in a robust schedule of in-person and virtual events and represent Fred Hutch in the community.

Requirements

A cover letter highlighting your interest and qualifications is required as part of the application process.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree desired or equivalent work experience
A minimum of seven years of professional experience in fundraising with proven success soliciting, securing, and stewarding philanthropic gifts, grants, or partnerships
Demonstrated ability to articulate the mission and vision of the organization in a compelling manner
Exceptional independent writing and editing expertise with the ability to tailor approaches to specific decision makers
Proven ability to advance the interests of funders and prospective donors while honoring and protecting the best interests of the organization
Agile and able to implement change to adapt to changing external forces and emerging priorities
Ability to build relationships and work in a team environment
Ability to handle and respect confidential and sensitive information
Comfort working within a complex organization
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Track record of successful program development and team management
Experience with a CRM, Raiser’s Edge/RENXT, or related fundraising software preferred
Experience in campaign planning and/or campaign implementation
Experience in research or healthcare environment
Innate sense of urgency combined with self-motivation
Intellectual depth and curiosity, integrity, vision, creativity, and a sense of humor
Highly developed organizational and information management skills
Strong attention to a high level of detail and quality of work
Ability to prioritize multiple projects and demands

Salary Range and Employee Benefits

The annual base salary range for this position is from $133,245 to $210,600, and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications. This position may be eligible for relocation support.

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About the Organization

Cures Start Here. At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, home to three Nobel laureates, interdisciplinary teams of world-renowned scientists seek new and innovative ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening diseases. Fred Hutch’s pioneering work in bone marrow transplantation led to the development of immunotherapy, which harnesses the power of the immune system to treat cancer.

An independent, nonprofit research institute based in Seattle, Fred Hutch houses the nation’s first cancer prevention research program, as well as the clinical coordinating center of the Women’s Health Initiative and the international headquarters of the HIV Vaccine Trials Network. Careers Start Here. At Fred Hutch, we believe that the innovation, collaboration, and rigor that result from diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission of eliminating cancer and related diseases.

We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an antiracist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, antiracism, and inclusion.

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