Executive Director of Cancer Development

Yale School of Medicine; United States; On-site; USD 170,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale School of Medicine is seeking an experienced, mission-driven Executive Director of Cancer Development to lead a comprehensive fundraising program in support of cancer research, clinical trials, and treatments. The role focuses on cultivating and stewarding donors, and expanding the fundraising operation to fuel groundbreaking initiatives that enhance patient care.

The ideal candidate has at least ten years in development within a complex university or medical research setting, with

Qualifications

• Ten years of relevant development experience in a complex educational or research setting.
• Strong managerial, strategic planning, and motivational skills.
• Proven track record of growing fundraising programs and securing significant gifts.

Responsibilities

• Lead a comprehensive fundraising program for cancer research and clinical trials.
• Build and supervise a team of fundraisers and oversee philanthropic efforts.
• Align fundraising activities with strategic priorities of the cancer center.
• Engage grateful patients, alumni, and friends to support the mission.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Donor stewardship

Fundraising strategy

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The client is seeking an experienced and mission-driven executive director of cancer development to lead a comprehensive fundraising program in support of cancer research, clinical trials, and advancements in cancer treatments. This role will be responsible for cultivating and stewarding a portfolio of dedicated donors, with the goal of fueling groundbreaking initiatives that enhance patient care and support the vision of a cancer-free world. The executive director will have the opportunity to strengthen the fundraising team and expand the overall fundraising operation, ensuring continued success in achieving the organization's mission.

Reporting jointly to senior leadership, the executive director will build and supervise a team of fundraisers and oversee philanthropic efforts, aligning their work with the strategic vision set by the director. The role involves participating in strategic planning to ensure fundraising efforts support the center's priorities, employing sophisticated philanthropic and stewardship strategies to engage grateful patients, friends, and alumni. The executive director is expected to inspire trust, foster collaboration, advocate for staff, and serve as a thought leader in fundraising within a complex and dynamic environment.

The ideal candidate will have at least ten years of relevant development experience in a complex educational or research setting, with demonstrated leadership in medical or research environments. Strong managerial, strategic planning, and motivational skills are essential, as is a proven track record of growing fundraising programs and securing significant gifts. The ability to build collaborative relationships across a matrixed university and health system environment, along with exceptional interpersonal skills to engage key academic and administrative leaders, is required. A bachelor's degree is necessary for this position.