Director of Development I, Cancer Programs — Major Gifts

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan day one

100% preventive care coverage

Paid Time Off from day one

TRS retirement programs

Paid parental leave

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center seeks a Director of Development I for Cancer Programs to advance fundraising for the Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center. You will contribute to clinical, research, and educational initiatives and work with the Office of Development and Alumni Relations.

The role requires strong interpersonal and communication skills, a team-first attitude, and a capacity to build a donor portfolio with major gift potential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 5 years of fundraising experience.
• Philanthropic experience in an academic medical setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors capable of making major gifts.
• Manage and develop a portfolio of prospective donors and implement solicitation strategies.
• May supervise others and serve as clinical line liaison.
• Build relations with administrative leadership, physicians, researchers, and volunteers.
• Collaborate with Stewardship team to implement stewardship strategies.

Skills

Fundraising experience

Academic medical setting

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

UT Southwestern Medical Center seeks a Director of Development I for Cancer Programs to advance fundraising for the Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center. You will contribute to clinical, research, and educational initiatives and work with the Office of Development and Alumni Relations.

The role requires strong interpersonal and communication skills, a team-first attitude, and a capacity to build a donor portfolio with major gift potential.