Executive Director of Development for the WVU Cancer Institute

The West Virginia University
Foundation is seeking a skilled and highly motivated
development professional to assist in its endeavors, taking on the
role of Executive
Director of Development for the WVU Cancer Institute. This
position is perfectly suited for a forward-looking, imaginative,
and dynamic fundraiser who is keen on guiding a growing team as
they commence a significant building campaign.

The WVU Cancer Institute represents a beacon of hope, where leading
doctors and researchers in the state unite to offer compassionate,
top-tier care for a brighter future. Its director, Hannah
Hazard-Jenkins, MD, is a widely esteemed figure recognized for her
expertise in breast cancer treatment, research, and education.
Under her direction, the WVU Cancer Institute has expanded its
reach, aiding more patients than ever through regional facilities
offering care closer to home and a thorough mobile screening
initiative emphasizing early detection. The Institute’s mobile lung
cancer screening unit, LUCAS, was the first in the nation. Efforts
are underway to collaborate with partners nationwide and
internationally who are keen on emulating this model. LUCAS builds
on the pioneering efforts of Bonnie’s Bus, a mobile mammography
unit that has conducted over 30,000 mammograms and identified more
than 170 breast cancer cases in the past 15 years.

Recognizing the necessity to mitigate further cancer’s impact in
West Virginia, the WVU Health System is vigorously investing in
cancer treatment, research, and education to secure the state’s
first National Cancer Institute designation. Recently, the state
allocated $50 million to support this ambitious objective, with the
next goal being constructing a new cancer center.

The WVU Foundation houses a team of collaborative professionals
dedicated to maximizing charitable support for the University, its
faculty, and students, as well as for WVU Medicine and its
patients. WVU is committed to promoting education, healthcare,
prosperity, and purpose as part of its land-grant mission. Both the
WVU Cancer Institute and the WVU Foundation are united in their
resolve to significantly impact the lives of West Virginians. With
the Mountain State leading the nation in cancer mortality,
fundraising efforts to enhance cancer care, research, and outreach
are vital for the health and well-being of the state’s 1.8 million
residents.

The broader WVU Medicine health system, encompassing 24 hospitals
across four states – West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and
Ohio – maintains a family-like atmosphere despite its expansion.
Employees across the three entities – the WVU Cancer Institute, WVU
Medicine, and the WVU Foundation – are collectively committed to
providing the highest quality of care for West Virginians, aiding
them in leading healthier lives.

Located in Morgantown, the flagship site of the WVU Cancer
Institute is nestled in a growing community that retains a
small-town ambiance while being close to major urban centers.
Morgantown houses around 30,000 permanent residents and
approximately 24,000 WVU students during the academic year. Major
cities such as Pittsburgh, Cleveland, and Washington, D.C., are
within a manageable driving distance. Moreover, West Virginia
boasts unparalleled natural beauty, offering numerous opportunities
for outdoor activities like hiking, skiing, whitewater rafting,
camping, and sightseeing, all within the state’s backyard.

This ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree and 7-10 years
of direct fundraising experience with a preference for previous
work in an academic medical center or an equivalent combination of
education and experience. Healthcare philanthropy experience is
preferred, but those with diverse fundraising leadership
backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Please direct all nominations and inquiries to Ashley Buderus and
Anissa Conner by using the WittKieffer Candidate Portal or
via email to: WVUFoundation_EDoDCancer@wittkieffer.com.
The Candidate Portal is a secure, easy way to nominate a colleague,
express interest, or apply for a position.

Candidates should provide a resume and a letter of application that
addresses the responsibilities and requirements described in the

Leadership Profile.

West Virginia University Foundation acts in a manner that
supports a diverse, equitable, and inclusive Foundation. We are a
world-class Foundation that embraces every community member, donor,
volunteer, and employee to create a meaningful impact for those
touched by the WVUF.

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