Director Development Programs - Digital Fundraising Strategy

Cleveland Clinic; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cleveland Clinic is seeking a Director Development Programs - Digital Fundraising Strategy to lead the overarching digital fundraising strategy that supports philanthropic priorities. The role relies on research, data, technology, and cross-functional collaboration to drive growth, compliance, and operational excellence.

Remote work is supported from the Northeast Ohio area, with expected schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Five years of experience in project management, donor relations, event management, marketing or soliciting of corporate sponsors
• Strong knowledge of digital fundraising platforms and CRM

Responsibilities

• Identify sponsorship prospects, volunteers, and donors using databases, physicians, volunteers, and internal colleagues.
• Develop funding proposals that align donor, sponsor, and volunteer interests with organizational priorities.
• Coordinate donor communications and stewardship reporting related to organizational priorities, needs, and use of gifts.
• Collaborate with internal partners to execute philanthropic initiatives, including foundation grant applications, cause marketing, fundraising events, and annual fund activities.
• Develop and lead the overall strategy for digital fundraising initiatives, including donor acquisition, engagement, retention, and revenue growth.
• Establish key performance indicators and use data-driven insights to evaluate and optimize digital fundraising performance.

Skills

Project management

Donor relations

Event management

Marketing strategies

Communication skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

GoFundMe Pro

HubSpot

Twilio

Double the Donation

Job description

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.

We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.

Job Title

Director Development Programs - Digital Fundraising Strategy

Location

Cleveland

Facility

Remote Location

Department

Philanthropy Institute-Philanthropy Institute

Job Code

T98819

Shift

Days

Schedule

8:00am-5:00pm

Job Details

Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will receive endless support and appreciation and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

The Director of Digital Fundraising Strategy is responsible for developing and leading the overarching strategy for digital fundraising in support of Cleveland Clinic’s philanthropic priorities. This role provides strategic leadership for digital fundraising initiatives, evaluates emerging opportunities and technologies, and ensures that digital efforts are aligned with organizational goals, donor expectations, and industry best practices.The Director serves as a key leader in shaping the future of digital philanthropy by leveraging research, data, technology, and cross-functional collaboration to drive growth, innovation, compliance, and operational excellence.

A caregiver in this role works remotely in Northeast Ohio Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

To be considered for this position, candidates must reside in Northeast Ohio.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Identify individual and corporate sponsorship prospects, volunteers, and donors using databases, physicians, volunteers, and internal colleagues.

• Develop funding proposals that align donor, sponsor, and volunteer interests with organizational priorities.

• Coordinate donor communications and stewardship reporting related to organizational priorities, needs, and use of gifts.

• Strategically engage volunteers in planning events and initiatives to broaden participation and support fundraising efforts.

• Collaborate with internal partners to execute philanthropic initiatives, including foundation grant applications, cause marketing, fundraising events, and annual fund activities.

• Develop and lead the overall strategy for digital fundraising initiatives, including donor acquisition, engagement, retention, and revenue growth.

• Establish key performance indicators and use data-driven insights to evaluate and optimize digital fundraising performance.

• Conduct industry research to identify trends, benchmarks, and best practices in digital fundraising, donor engagement, and philanthropy technology.

• Evaluate and assess emerging technologies, platforms, and digital tools for potential use in fundraising strategies.

• Serve as subject matter expert for third-party fundraising and marketing technology vendors, including evaluation, selection, implementation, and ongoing management (e.g., GoFundMe Pro, HubSpot, Twilio, Double the Donation).

• Partner with internal stakeholders across philanthropy, marketing, communications, IT, legal, compliance, and finance to align digital fundraising strategies and ensure coordination.

• Oversee compliance, governance, and risk management related to digital fundraising, data use, online giving platforms, and third-party partnerships.

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Bachelor’s Degree

• Five years of experience in project management, donor relations, event management, marketing or soliciting of corporate sponsors

• Transferable skills may offset some of the experience requirement

• Demonstrated success and experience in event management and marketing strategies

• Excellent oral and written communication and organizational skills

• Ability to establish and maintain friendly and cooperative relations with individuals contacted during the course of work, (e.g., corporate executives, volunteers, staff physicians, etc.)

• Ability to perform well in a highly interactive, dynamic team environment

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Strong knowledge of digital fundraising platforms, donor engagement tools and CRM

• Demonstrated experience developing and leading digital fundraising strategies in a complex organization

• Experience evaluating and managing external vendors, platforms, and technology partners

• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to translate data and market insights into actionable recommendations

• Knowledge of compliance, privacy, and risk considerations related to digital fundraising and donor data

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods.

• Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment.

• Ability to travel throughout the hospital system.

• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.

Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.