Executive Director, Wilmot Cancer Institute

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300 East River Rd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14623

Worker Subtype:
Regular

Time Type:
Full time

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

Department: 100006 Ofc Sr Vice Pres Advancement

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range: UR URG 118

Compensation Range: $ - $

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Reporting to the Senior Associate Vice President for Advancement for the University of Rochester Medical Center, the Executive Director of Advancement for the Wilmot Cancer Institute is responsible for planning and implementing a comprehensive fundraising and relationship‑building program for the Wilmot Cancer Institute. He/she will lead a high performing team focused on securing a minimum of $10M annually in philanthropic support for strategic capital, research, program, and endowment priorities as identified by the Director of the Wilmot Cancer Institute.

The Executive Director will work closely with Wilmot Cancer Institute leadership to identify and articulate philanthropic opportunities and will work to optimize grateful patient and community giving, principal, major, and planned giving, and stewardship activities.

The Executive Director will have a portfolio of approximately 75 principal and major gift prospects and will serve as a role model through his/her activity level. Significant local and some national travel is required to engage prospective and current donors.

The Executive Director will serve as the main communication liaison with Cancer Institute leadership, physicians and volunteers, including the Wilmot Cancer Institute Advisory Board, effectively articulating and advancing the vision of the Wilmot Cancer Institute to both internal and external constituents. He/she will be responsible for working with the Board Chair to effectively guide board activities.

• Work closely with Wilmot Cancer Institute leadership to identify fundraising priorities and articulate compelling cases for support.
• Identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit and steward a portfolio of 75 prospective donors capable of $100,000+ gifts. Close gifts as outlined in annual performance metrics.
• Partner effectively with Cancer Institute/Medical Center leadership, faculty and key volunteers to advance relationships with major gift prospects.
• Leverage internal Advancement resources to develop and execute planned giving, principal gifts, and annual fund strategies for Wilmot Cancer Institute prospects and donors.
• Maintain frequent and open internal communication across all areas of Advancement to enhance collaboration.

• Optimize philanthropic support for Wilmot Cancer Institute priorities. Develop comprehensive annual operation plans for his/her unit, setting clear goals for the team, and aligning unit goals with URMC Advancement goals.
• Provide regular oversight and guidance as needed for unit’s program prospect management, major gift activity, and programmatic activities, including signature and community fundraising events such as the WCI Discovery Ball and Wilmot Warrior Weekend.
• Model best‑practice fundraising skills and mentor staff members.

• Recruit, train, manage and motivate the Wilmot Cancer Institute advancement team. Develop individual performance goals, conduct performance reviews, and address any performance issues that may arise.
• Motivates and Mentors staff members through regular meetings,…