Senior Director, Major Gifts & Campaigns

Office of Development, Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons Office of Development (OOD) at Columbia University Irving Medical Center seeks a strategic fundraiser to advance philanthropic support for cancer-related programs and institutional priorities.

The incumbent will manage a portfolio of ~150 major gift prospects and donors, coordinating cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship efforts, staff the SDOD/ESDOD, and collaborate across departments to exceed ambitious fundraising goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in education and experience, plus four years of related experience.
• Preferred: Master’s degree.
• At least four years of progressively responsible experience in development fundraising or a related field, preferably in health care or higher education.
• Excellent written and oral skills, plus interpersonal, organizational, and analytical abilities.
• Experience in campaigns with major gift solicitations and proficiency with fundraising software systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of ~150 major gift donors and prospects, developing strategies to solicit gifts of $50,000+ and major gifts of $100,000+.
• Staff senior leaders on principal level prospects and donor relations, coordinating moves with the Senior Director and Senior Executive Director.
• Lead donor engagement programs and events, including advisory councils and stewardship activities across departments.
• Collaborate across Urology, Dermatology, Radiation Oncology, Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery, and Hematology & Oncology to meet fundraising goals.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in education and experience

Job description

The Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons Office of Development (OOD) at Columbia University Irving Medical Center seeks a strategic fundraiser to advance philanthropic support for cancer-related programs and institutional priorities.

The incumbent will manage a portfolio of ~150 major gift prospects and donors, coordinating cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship efforts, staff the SDOD/ESDOD, and collaborate across departments to exceed ambitious fundraising goals.