University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is hiring: Senior Director, Princi

Overview

Senior Director, Principal Gifts - Art Experience plays a leadership role in securing transformative philanthropic support across MD Anderson’s highest institutional priorities. Reporting to the Executive Gift Officer, International Philanthropy, the position engages ultra‑high‑net‑worth individuals, families, and foundations capable of making principal‑level investments that advance MD Anderson’s mission to eliminate cancer.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of ultra‑high‑net‑worth individuals, families, and foundations, securing gifts of $10 million or more for the Art Experience initiative.
• Develop and execute tailored cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies that align donor passions for art and healing with MD Anderson’s institutional vision.
• Build sustained donor relationships that lead to transformational investments in art collections, commissioned installations, and healing environments across MD Anderson campuses.
• Inspire and steward donors through immersive experiences, including campus art tours, curated events, and behind‑the‑scenes conversations with artists, architects, and faculty.
• Partner with board members, campaign volunteers, faculty, and curatorial leaders to deepen engagement and secure long‑term philanthropic commitments.
• Serve as the principal fundraising partner to the Associate Vice President for Art Experience, aligning strategy with programmatic and curatorial vision.
• Collaborate with Prospect Development, Donor Communications, and Stewardship to create compelling cases for support and donor recognition opportunities unique to art curation and healing spaces.
• Engage community leaders, artists, and philanthropists in meaningful partnerships that enhance visibility and support for the Art Experience.
• Lead self‑management initiatives, demonstrating entrepreneurial creativity, adaptability, resilience, and cultural competency in a rapidly evolving campaign environment.

Qualifications

• Required: 12 years of direct fundraising experience and four years of supervisory experience.
• Preferred: Master’s degree.
• Proven record of securing transformational gifts of $10 million or more from ultra‑high‑net‑worth individuals, families, and foundations.
• Deep expertise in principal gift strategy and donor engagement, combined with a strong appreciation for art in healing environments.
• Strategic thinker, relationship builder, and storyteller capable of inspiring donors through immersive experiences.
• Cultural sensitivity, creativity, and entrepreneurial vision to advance a unique fundraising initiative within an academic medical center.
• Adaptability, resilience, and commitment to excellence, ensuring every donor interaction reflects MD Anderson’s values and long‑term goals.

Salary Range

Minimum: $220,000 | Midpoint: $251,000 | Maximum: $282,000

Benefits

• Paid employee medical benefits (zero premium) starting on the first day for employees working 30 or more hours per week.
• Group Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and Disability coverage.
• Paid time off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) paid leave accruals.
• Paid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave, and other paid leave programs.
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service.
• Teachers Retirement System defined‑benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plans.
• Employer paid life, AD&D and an illness‑related reduced salary pay program.
• Extensive wellness, recognition, fitness, employee health programs and employee resource groups.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. All qualified applicants, including individuals with protected veteran status and individuals with protected or historically underrepresented status, are encouraged to apply. For additional information, please visit http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html.