Development Director - Immunology Center

Job Shift: Day

Job Type: Full Time

At Houston Methodist, the Development Director position is responsible for managing a portfolio of donors, with the primary focus on cultivating, soliciting and stewarding major gift donors. The Director position drives Foundation activity in assigned medical service lines to advance their strategies and initiatives through philanthropic support. This position collaborates with Foundation colleagues and Houston Methodist leaders to elevate the institution by securing philanthropic gifts to support key initiatives and programs. The Director is accountable to specific annual metrics focused on qualification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of current and prospective donors. The Development Director position also collaborates with the Associate Chief Development Officer over planned giving to grow the number of planned giving expectancies for her/his areas of responsibility.

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor's degree

Experience: Three years fundraising experience; Academic medical center and/or large university experience preferred

Licenses & Certifications: Preferred Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) or other fundraising certification preferred

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrates skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the job, determined through ongoing assessments and evaluations
• Proficiency in speaking, reading, writing English necessary for essential functions
• Effective communication with patients, physicians, family members and co‑workers in a customer‑service focused manner
• Effective communication with stakeholders, donors, prospects throughout organization
• Sound judgment and critical thinking
• Ability to manage competing priorities
• Ability to interact independently with executives and physicians on fundraising initiatives

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

People Essential Functions

• Maintain a portfolio of major gift prospects.
• Focus on qualification, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship of contributors and prospective donors for major gifts.
• Interface with Donor Relations and Stewardship to support strategic enlistment and use of councils, volunteers and events.
• Interact with other Foundation staff to prepare proposals, acknowledgement letters, gift agreements, solicitation materials and stewardship reports.
• Interface with Campaign Director and service line leaders to identify key campaign priorities.
• Work closely with planned giving leader to grow portfolio of planned giving expectancies.

Service Essential Functions

• Arrange and attend donor and prospect visits as defined by metrics.
• Actively engage stakeholders in development and achievement of strategic initiatives.
• Assist Center of Excellence leaders and department chairs with logistical support for strategic initiatives.
• Develop accelerated pipeline of development targets under department direction.

Quality/Safety Essential Functions

• Ensure ethical compliance as defined by Association for Fundraising Professionals and all gift‑related policies.
• Follow Business Practice standards for fundraising performance.
• Document results of all substantive contacts with donors for review and maintain timely documentation.

Finance Essential Functions

• Meet minimum agreed annual fundraising targets in qualification, face‑to‑face contacts, solicitations, stewardship visits.
• Drive timelines for solicitation and reporting.
• Achieve target proposal success rate.

Growth/Innovation Essential Functions

• Develop relationships internally and externally that enhance donor integration.
• Develop and execute innovative strategies for obtaining major gift donations.

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Work Attire

Uniform: No; Scrubs: No; Business professional: Yes; Other: No

On‑Call

No (may be required during emergencies)

Travel

Within Houston Metropolitan area: Yes; Outside Houston Metropolitan area: Yes

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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