Managing Director, Regional Development

National Jewish Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

National Jewish Health is seeking an accomplished Managing Director, Western Region to lead fundraising across Los Angeles, Chicago and Arizona. The role directs regional development activities, builds and mentors teams, and advances philanthropic support through donor cultivation, solicitation and stewardship.

Based in the Los Angeles area, the position requires about 30% travel and, when not traveling, four days per week in the LA office to support collaboration and donor engagement.

Responsibilities

• Leads fundraising activities across multiple regional markets, including major gifts, planned giving, annual giving, endowment, capital and fundraising event initiatives.
• Manages, develops and mentors regional development staff, providing leadership, guidance and performance oversight.
• Develops and implements fundraising strategies and goals in partnership with development leadership.
• Cultivates relationships with donors, trustees, volunteers, physicians and senior administrators to advance philanthropic support.
• Oversees fundraising operations, including budgets, reporting, prospect management, donor documentation and compliance requirements.

Job description

• Location: Sherman Oaks, CA
• Facility: National Jewish Health - Los Angeles Regional Deve
• Department: Development - Los Angeles Regional Office
• Schedule – Shift – Hours: Full Time – Day Shift: Monday – Friday
• Job Category: Supervisory/Management

Summary

National Jewish Health is seeking an accomplished and strategic Managing Director, Western Region to lead fundraising efforts across the Los Angeles, Chicago and Arizona markets. This leadership role is responsible for directing regional development activities, managing and developing fundraising teams, and advancing philanthropic support through the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of donors. The ideal candidate is an experienced fundraising leader who excels at building relationships, leading teams and developing strategies that support ambitious fundraising goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Leads fundraising activities across multiple regional markets, including major gifts, planned giving, annual giving, endowment, capital and fundraising event initiatives.
• Manages, develops and mentors regional development staff, providing leadership, guidance and performance oversight.
• Develops and implements fundraising strategies and goals in partnership with development leadership.
• Cultivates relationships with donors, trustees, volunteers, physicians and senior administrators to advance philanthropic support.
• Oversees fundraising operations, including budgets, reporting, prospect management, donor documentation and compliance requirements.

Based in the Los Angeles area, this role requires approximately 30% local and national travel. When not traveling, team members are generally expected to work from the Los Angeles office four days per week to support collaboration, leadership and donor engagement activities.

National Jewish Health is the nation's leading respiratory hospital, recognized for excellence in patient care, research and education. The Managing Director, Western Region plays a key role in advancing institutional and campaign priorities by leading regional fundraising efforts, strengthening donor engagement and supporting the philanthropic partnerships that make groundbreaking research, innovative treatments and exceptional patient care possible.

Position Summary

Directs fundraising activities in the Los Angeles, Chicago, and Arizona markets, including efforts to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors capable of supporting major gifts, planned giving, capital, endowment,