Development Director, Community Health Hospitals

UVA External Relations; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid workplace

Job summary

UVA External Relations at the University of Virginia seeks a Director of Development for UVA Health Community Hospitals to lead in-market fundraising for Prince William, Haymarket, and Culpeper Medical Centers and related clinics. The role focuses on donor cultivation, stewardship, and building a robust donor pipeline in the Northern Piedmont and Northern Virginia region.

The ideal candidate will manage major gifts, partner with UVA Health Development, and drive a donor-centric strategy in a

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of fundraising experience with a consistent record of securing gifts of $100,000+.
• Experience working within a major fundraising or capital campaign.
• Demonstrated ability to manage high‑level relationships and navigate complex interpersonal dynamics.
• Proven experience of managing and developing fundraising strategies for specific programs.
• Strong communication skills and ability to articulate mission and priorities.
• Proven ability to navigate complex interpersonal dynamics with high emotional intelligence and professionalism.
• Ability to use a database to maintain and review records and reports such as donor data, prospect contacts, solicitations, and proposals.
• Ability to coach and mentor a team while delivering as an individual contributor.
• Ability to travel frequently, as well as conduct occasional evening and weekend work.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead in-market fundraiser for UVA Health managing a portfolio of donors and prospects.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy for UVA Community Health with diverse prospect pools.
• Create and implement a donor strategy to move prospects along the development continuum.
• Build and sustain relationships with in-market providers and volunteers.
• Evaluate patient data considerations for major gift prospects while ensuring donor privacy.
• Collaborate with UVA Health Development Office to align fundraising efforts.
• Establish a consistent presence with volunteers and the community to promote philanthropy.
• Explain the science behind care to enhance donor communications and engagement.
• Build relationships with UVA and UVA Health leadership and stakeholders.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relations

Communication skills

Education

Master's Degree

Job description

UVA External Relations at the University of Virginia seeks a Director of Development for UVA Health Community Hospitals to lead in-market fundraising for Prince William, Haymarket, and Culpeper Medical Centers and related clinics. The role focuses on donor cultivation, stewardship, and building a robust donor pipeline in the Northern Piedmont and Northern Virginia region.

The ideal candidate will manage major gifts, partner with UVA Health Development, and drive a donor-centric strategy in a