Director of Development and Strategic Initiatives, Winn Awards - Massey
Director of Development and Strategic Initiatives, Winn Awards - Massey
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All fulltime university staff are eligible for VCUs robust benefits package that includes: comprehensive health benefits paid annual and holiday leave granted up front generous tuition benefit retirement planning and savings options taxdeferred annuity and cash match programs employee discounts wellbeing resources abundant opportunities for career development and advancement and more. Learn more about VCUs benefits here.
Director of Development and Strategic Initiatives
Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center Mission
To improve the lives of all Virginians by delivering cuttingedge cancer care through patientcentered prevention and treatment; highimpact innovative research; community input and engagement; and education and training of the next generation of researchers and healthcare professionals.
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The university and the region
VCU is a public research university unlike any other dedicated to serving the needs of students and patients. Inclusion is our heartbeat and it drives us to tackle difficult challenges others cant or wont. Were home to creativity teaching discovery and healing. Our location in the heart of downtown Richmond Virginia means the nonstop energy of our city ignites our innovation and provides unlimited opportunities for our students.
About Virginia Commonwealth University
We are the university for Virginia. We know that the unique backgrounds and life experiences of the VCU community are what drive the university forward. Together were forging a future that is built by us. Here artists and engineers doctors and designers come together to reimagine the human experience and tackle the problems of tomorrow.
VCU dates to 1838 with the formation of the Medical Department of HampdenSydney College whose mission was to educate physicians in central Virginia and which was later renamed Medical College of Virginia. In 1968 Richmond Professional Institute merged with the Medical College of Virginia to become what is now known as Virginia Commonwealth University.
Located in downtown Richmondthe state capital of Virginia VCU enrollsmore than 28000 students in more than 200 degree and certificate programsacross its urban campuses: the downtown Monroe Park and MCV campuses in Richmond; the Rice Rivers Center in Charles City Virginia; satellite locations in Fairfax Virginia and Abingdon Virginia; and a campus in Doha Qatar for the School of the Arts.
Ignited by the energy of the city were ready to lead industries or disrupt them. We seek out the unexpected the experimental the neverbeentried. VCU is designated as a research university with very high research activity by the Carnegie Foundation garneringmore than $500 million in sponsored researchfrom federal and other agencies in FY2024. The National Science Foundation ranked VCU amongthe top 50 public research universitiesin the country and we are one of only69 public universities nationwide to be designated by the Carnegie Foundation as Community Engaged with Very High Research Activity.
This research enterprise and the influence of having one of thenations topranked public graduate arts schools ensures students receive unique educational experiences that equip them with a creative mindset that sets them apart.
VCUs contributions in talent innovation and entrepreneurialism regional stewardship and local culture shape the economic impact and overall quality of life in the region. VCU as a whole generatesmore than $9 billion in economic activity. It is the largest employer in Richmond with more than 26000 employees at VCU and VCU Health and it supports approximately58000 jobs in Virginia. In addition Virginia classifies VCU with a Tier III status the highest possible status for universities and colleges allowing VCU more flexibility in managing its operations to implement best practices and streamline processes.To learn about VCUs finances visit.
VCUs mission under the leadership of President Michael Rao Ph.D. is to serve as one national urban public research institution dedicated to the success and wellbeing of our students patients faculty staff and community through:
Realworld learning that furthers civic engagement inquiry discovery and innovation.
Research that expands the boundaries of new knowledge and creative expression and promotes translational applications to improve the quality of human life.
Interdisciplinary collaborations and community partnerships that advance innovation enhance cultural and economic vitality and solve societys most complex challenges.
Health sciences that preserve and restore health for all people seek the cause and cure of diseases through groundbreaking research and educate those who serve humanity.
Welcome to VCU. A world unlike any other.
Benefits At a Glance
- Continuing education and professional development for undergraduate and graduate tuition in addition to mandatory fees (except the transition student fee) for a maximum of six credits per semester
- 28 University Leave Days 11 State Holidays and 2 Enhanced Community Service Leave Days
- Medical Dental and Vision Health Benefits to meet the needs of employees and their eligible family members from the Commonwealth of Virginia as well as optional FSA
- Participation in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) and other retirement saving options
- Parental andCaregiver Leave Short Term Disability (STD) Disability Insurance Voluntary Long Term Care Insurance and Employee Assistance Program
- Professional development opportunities encouraged and offered for employees as part of annual career development e.g. certifications seminars courses annual conferences mentorship etc.
Robert A. Winn Excellence in Clinical Trials Award Program
The Robert A. Winn Excellence in Clinical Trials Award Program was established in 2020 by theBristol Myers Squibb Foundation (BMSF) to improve participation in clinical trials and transformthe clinical research landscape. This initiative is comprised of the Robert A. Winn CareerDevelopment Award (Winn CDA) for earlystage investigator physicians who have ademonstrated commitment to transforming and expanding access to the clinical researchlandscape and the Robert A. Winn Clinical Investigator Pathway Program (Winn CIPP) formedical students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
The goal of the Winn CDA is to train and develop a new generation of community orientedclinical trialists (COCT) who have the knowledge skills and commitment tobecome effective partners with communities to design and conduct clinical trials that will yieldnew treatments that are effective in all populations. The Winn CDA is a twoyear programdesigned to support the career development of earlystage investigator physicians intoindependent clinical trial investigators who will become communityoriented clinical trialistswho will drive improved health outcomes through their research and mentoring.
The goal of the Winn CIPP is to build a pathway of communityoriented clinical trialists ofdiverse backgrounds who are committed to improving participation in the conduct of clinicaland translational research. The Program provides medical students a sixweek summer servicelearning externship in communitybased clinical research sites where they benefit fromexposures to clinical research community engagement experiences and leadershipdevelopment.
Position Primary Purpose and General Responsibilities
*** Please note this position is fully remote.
Reporting to the Executive Director of the Robert A. Winn Excellence in Clinical Trials AwardProgram the Director of Development and Strategic Initiatives (DODSI) is responsible foroverseeing and executing the strategic planning implementation and management offundraising and development initiatives for the Winn Awards. The DODSI will play a critical rolein the overall growth of the organization by identifying cultivating and stewardingrelationships with donors partners and stakeholders. Development and strategic initiativescombine alumni engagement events and communications. The DODSI will develop manageand execute a comprehensive plan to build strategic relationships that align with the missionvision and values of the Winn Awards Program.
The ideal candidate will be highly motivated with an entrepreneurial spirit. They must also havea depth of experience with corporate and foundation relations and pipeline development.Individuals with exposure to fundraising within academic medicine or healthcare and motivatedby the Winn Awards groundbreaking mission to improve participation in clinical research areencouraged to apply.
Responsibilities of this position are as follows:
- Lead the creation and implementation of the Programs development and external partnerships strategy.
- Collaborate with senior leadership to align development strategies with the Programs goals for longterm sustainability.
- Identify build and maintain relationships with funding sources including foundations corporate partners government grants and individual donors.
- Research and identify grant opportunities write compelling proposals and manage grantreporting requirements.
- Monitor fundraising results and financial performance analyzing trends and making datadriven decisions to optimize fundraising strategies.
- Set annual and longterm fundraising goals and monitor progress toward achieving targets utilizing data and analytics to evaluate the effectiveness of fundraising efforts.
- Develop and implement alumni programs and leverage digital outreach strategies to enhance engagement mentorship and professional development.
- Prepare regular reports and updates for senior leadership and Board members.
- Plan coordinate and execute fundraising events campaigns and initiatives to engage donors and raise funds.
- Create and execute cultivation and stewardship plans to engage philanthropic partners and enhance their involvement and commitment to the Program.
- Oversee the development writing editing design and production of engagement and fundraising communications.
- Collaborate with the Communication Department to ensure effective messaging and materials that include development and strategic initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant fundraising regulations legal requirements and ethical standards.
- Represent the organization at networking events conferences and meetings to expand its visibility and donor base.
Minimum Hiring Standards
- Demonstrated commitment to racial and health equity
- ABachelors degree and seven years of experience in communications marketing public affairs development alumni relations or related background
- Proven fundraising expertise with a successful track record in donor relations major gifts grants corporate and foundation partnerships and strategic planning
- Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect professionalism and civility with a population of faculty staff and students from various backgrounds and experiences or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU
Preferred Hiring Standard
- Experience building programs from scratch particularly in a young organization using data to communicate goals track progress and inform strategic decisionmaking.
- Experience with fundraising tools donor management systems and platforms thatsupport development effort
- Comfort navigating a fastpaced and evolving environment with resilience and adaptability.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey mission impact to diverse audience
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Collaborative missiondriven and serviceoriented with a commitment to equity and inclusion.
- Ability to influence and inspire others gaining commitment and buyin from stakeholders.
- Strong volunteer management skills and experience leading engagement initiatives with asensitivity to the needs and perspectives of donors alumni and staff.
About Richmond Virginia
As thecommonwealths capital Richmond Virginia offers avibrant mix of history diverse culture and realworld opportunities. Distinct neighborhoods cozy restaurants and cafes and quaint local markets give the city an intimate feel but theaters galleries music festivals sports attractions and a steady stream of annual events bring RVAas locals call the regionto life. Established in 1780 its rich history can be seen in the architecture the Capitol grounds and the cobblestone streets around the city. With thehistoric James Riverand 600 acres of parks bordering it bike trails wineries breweries a flourishing arts entertainment and restaurant scene (Food and Wine called Richmond aculinary powerhouse) and affordable suburbs this small city punches well above its weight in terms of attractions and buzz. In fact Travel Leisure named Richmondthe best place to live in Virginiain 2023 and Southern Living named Richmond one ofthe 20 best cities to live in the Southin 2024.
Richmonds location in the middle of the state allows for day or weekend trips to the beach the Blue Ridge Mountains or Virginias many wineries. Its within a twohour drive of Washington D.C. and a multitude of excellent institutions of higher education. The Richmond metropolitan area is also home to severalFortune 500 companies a broad base offinancial companieshospitals and media firms hightech manufacturing companies and state and local government agencies. Entrepreneurs and artists put down roots in Richmond and Thrillist named itone of the best U.S. cities for creativesin 2022.
Beyond Richmond CNBC has named Virginiaasthe No. 1 state in the country to do business six timessince the study began in 2007.It has accomplished this by bringing in billions in capital investment and thousands of new jobs; investing in education; expanding access to quality health care for all; making sure everyone has access to opportunity; and more. Business Facilities magazine named Virginia the2024 State of the Year.Suffice to say Virginia is full of growth and opportunity making it the perfect location for a university determined to erase barriers and provide students with robust learning experiences that will make them unstoppable.
Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity affirmative action university providing access to education and employment without regard to race color religion national origin age sex political affiliation veteran status genetic information sexual orientation gender identity gender expression or disability.
*** This is a restricted role and fully grant funded through Dec 2027.
Please note VCU is not able to provide ongoing visa sponsorship for this position.
Massey Cancer Center
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full Time
