Director of Development, Cancer Programs — Hybrid & High-Impact

UCSF Health, AG; San Francisco (CA); Híbrido; USD 180.000 - 260.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid work arrangement

Descripción de la vacante

UCSF is seeking a Director of Development for Cancer Programs to lead major gift fundraising for the Hematology-Oncology division, partnering with top faculty and leadership to translate scientific breakthroughs into transformative philanthropy. You will own strategic planning, moves management, and donor stewardship for high-net-worth individuals and family offices.

The role offers hybrid work flexibility from UCSF’s Embarcadero location and requires deep knowledge of fundraising in academic

Formación

• Expert working knowledge of major gift fundraising, donor cultivation, moves management principles, solicitation, and stewardship concepts.
• Ability to independently develop, execute, and adapt strategic fundraising plans aligning institutional priorities with donor interests.
• Expert written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with high political acumen and ability to build authentic relationships with donors and leadership.
• Ability to translate complex medical, clinical, and scientific research concepts into compelling philanthropic cases for support.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills with initiative and intellectual curiosity.
• Discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive medical/patient and financial information.
• Grateful Patient fundraising experience within academic healthcare or higher education.
• Familiarity with oncology/hematology research and current healthcare fundraising trends.
• Bachelor's degree plus 10 years of related experience or equivalent, advanced degree preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Drive major and principal gift strategy ($250K–$1M+) for the Division of Hematology-Oncology.
• Build deep partnerships with clinicians, researchers, and executives to translate discoveries into donor cases.
• Navigate donor relationships and elevate funding priorities (seed funding, endowed chairs, capital initiatives, and new research funds).
• Lead bespoke proposal strategies, moves management, and high-touch stewardship for high-net-worth individuals and family offices.
• Collaborate with department heads and institute directors to align institutional priorities with donor interests.

Conocimientos

Major gift fundraising

Donor cultivation

Moves management

Strategic fundraising

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Grateful patient fundraising

Relationship building

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Educación

Bachelor's degree in related area

Advanced degree (Master's/JD)

Descripción del empleo

UCSF is seeking a Director of Development for Cancer Programs to lead major gift fundraising for the Hematology-Oncology division, partnering with top faculty and leadership to translate scientific breakthroughs into transformative philanthropy. You will own strategic planning, moves management, and donor stewardship for high-net-worth individuals and family offices.

The role offers hybrid work flexibility from UCSF’s Embarcadero location and requires deep knowledge of fundraising in academic