Senior Director for Development

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Job Location:

Nashville, IN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Located in Nashville Tennessee and operating at a global crossroads of teaching discovery and patient care VUMC is a community ofindividuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued your knowledge expanded and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniquenessis sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilts mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care education and research.

Organization:

Development

Job Summary:

Reporting directly to the Senior Vice President for Development this Senior Director position will lead philanthropic efforts to advance Childrens Health and Vanderbilt Health initiatives and focus on the regional hospitals of VUMC. Regional hospitals include Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital and Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital. Frequent travel to regional locations will be expected for internal meetings and donor visits. This role will actively engage prospective donors and families cultivate relationships and collaborate closely with colleagues across VUMC.

Vanderbilt University Medical Center Development

Job Description

Working title: Senior Director for Development

HR Classification: 3276 Senior Development Officer

Reports to: Senior Vice President for Development

Purpose:

Through the exceptional capabilities and caring spirit of its people Vanderbilt University Medical Center(VUMC) leads in the delivery of exemplary health care improving the lives of individuals and communities regionally nationally and internationally. We combine transformative educational programs compelling scientific discoveries and distinctive personalized care to achieve this goal.

To consistently achieve excellence in medical science and health careVanderbilt University Medical CenterDevelopment builds relationships and encourages philanthropic contributions to directly impact todays work and to secure a strong future of service. Enthusiastic and timely support from our philanthropic partners enables the Medical Center as a nonprofit academic medical institutionto excel in conducting groundbreaking research training future leaders and providing compassionate care to patients.

Position Summary:

The ideal candidate will bring proven experience in grateful patient fundraising. This position requires exceptional relationship-building skills strategic vision and a passion for improving patient care through philanthropy.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Build a portfolio of 100-125 major gift prospects to be solicited through ongoing identification and qualification work and one-on-one discovery calls
Identify cultivate and solicit prospects for major gifts
Develop and execute an annual business plan to meet financial and activity goals
Work with faculty to develop and articulate philanthropic priorities and identify prospects
Work closely with colleagues on Development Communications Analytics & Strategic Initiatives and Stewardship teams to coordinate other activities in support of major gift fundraising
Support the work of other major gift colleagues across the institution who identify and solicit gifts
Develop cultivation and solicitation strategies for all assigned prospects
Build a working relationship with key faculty who will be effective in communicating their vision and opportunities for support at one-on-one meetings or group presentations with major gift prospects
Develop a broad knowledge base of VUMC to represent the institution
Coordinate job responsibilities of shared assistant
Support the overall goals of the major gift team and VUMC Development
Weekly travel as required

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree (or equivalent experience) (Required)
Five years of experience (Required)

Five to seven years relevant experience working for an academic medical center on major gifts from individuals and families preferred

Excellent judgment and sensitivity to interpersonal and organizational dynamics

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to maintain solid working relationships with development colleagues faculty staff and leaders in the Medical Center

Our professional administrative functions include critical supporting roles in information technology and informatics finance administration legal and community affairs human resources communications and marketing development facilities and many more.

At our growing health system we support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce. High-achieving employees stay at Vanderbilt Health for professional growth appreciation of benefits and a sense of community and purpose.

Core Accountabilities:

Organizational Impact: Independently delivers on objectives with understanding of how they impact the results of own area/team and other related teams. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Utilizes multiple sources of data to analyze and resolve complex problems; may take a new perspective on existing solution. Breadth of Knowledge: Has advanced knowledge within a professional area and basic knowledge across related areas. Team Interaction: Acts as a go-to resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small project teams.

Core Capabilities :

Supporting Colleagues: - Develops Self and Others: Invests time energy and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas. - Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships. - Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies ones own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services: - Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them. - Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly. - Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership focusing on and driving critical issues to closure. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation: - Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches. - Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies tools and procedures to address short-term challenges. - Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.

Position Qualifications:

Responsibilities:

Certifications:

Work Experience:

Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level:

5 years

Education:

Bachelors

Vanderbilt Health is committed tofosteringan environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.

Required Experience:

Exec

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Located in Nashville Tennessee and operating at a global crossroads of teaching discovery and patient care VUMC is a community ofindividuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be ...