Director Development

Director Development CNHF – (24000139) Description  

The Director of Development, reporting to the Associate Vice
President, Annual, Major and International Giving, will assume the
leadership role to design, articulate and implement a comprehensive
multi-year fundraising strategy for Children’s National. Works
closely with center leaders, faculty and foundation leaders to
launch creative initiatives capable of attracting significant new
funders and build a broad base of support. Assumes responsibility
for his/her own fundraising goals and, when necessary , partners
with other Major Giving teams, Corporate & Community Giving,
Planned Giving and any other unit within the Foundation to increase
and diversify philanthropic revenue. The position carries an
expectation to raise $2+ million annually. May lead and manage
fundraising or administrative staff when assigned to the same
Center. When necessary , assumes fundraising responsibility for
institution-wide projects when assigned by Foundation
leadership.

  Qualifications  

Minimum Education
Bachelor’s Degree (Required)

Minimum Work Experience
10 years (Required)

Required Skills/Knowledge
Demonstrated track record of successful fundraising activities,
including identification, cultivation and solicitation of 5- to 7-
figure gifts.
Experience in navigating fundraising activities in large, complex
environments with the ability to generate, plan and execute
best-in-class fundraising ideas.
Outstanding verbal and written skills to effectively communicate
with donors, volunteers, institutional leaders, faculty and
staff.
Poise, initiative, energy and professional confidence is necessary
.
A high level of professionalism, compassion, creativity and
integrity coupled with an ability to earn the confidence of a wide
range of internal and external constituents.
Demonstrated success building and leading volunteer and
professional staff teams, leading institution-wide initiatives, and
in staffing committees and boards.
Experience effectively managing professional fundraising
staff.
Skilled in the development and use of performance data and
fundraising analytics.