CNHF VP Major & Principal Gifts

1 Inventa Place Silver Spring, MD 20910

Kids Are Our Everything.

Department
10538 AVP, Major, Principle & International Gifts Pay Range$ - $Shift: Day Children's National Hospital Foundation (CNHF) seeks a visionary, mission-driven leader to serve as Vice President, Major & Principal Gifts. Reporting directly to the Foundation President and serving as a key member of the executive leadership team, the VP will design and lead a best-in-class philanthropic strategy focused on major, principal, and transformational gifts from individuals and foundations.

The VP will also oversee strategic engagement for board, volunteer and hospital leaders, as well as cultivate and grow international fundraising. This executive will play a pivotal role in advancing the hospital's mission through strategic donor and board engagement, innovative fundraising initiatives, and global partnerships. The VP will lead a high-performing team, oversee a portfolio that generates approximately $50 million annually, and ensure attainment of campaign goals.

The VP will personally manage a select group of high-net-worth donors and prospects.

Minimum Education Bachelor's Degree (Required)
Master's Degree (Preferred)
Minimum Work Experience
15 years Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in major and principal gift fundraising, including planned giving. (Required)7 years At least 7 years of senior management experience leading high-performing teams. (Required)
Capital campaign experience is preferred.

Required Skills/Knowledge Proven Track record of successful staff management and fundraising

Proven track record of securing $1M+ gifts and managing complex donor relationships.

Demonstrated success in building, managing, and moving a pipeline of donors and prospects.

Functional Accountabilities Leadership Working  in partnership with the Foundation President, develop strategies and execute tactics required to manage and grow a comprehensive major and principal gift program.

Oversee the major gifts program, and evolve as necessary to deliver best in class fundraising and ensure a high level of donor satisfaction.

Drive strategic engagement for all Foundation affiliated boards and councils

Oversee philanthropic engagement for additional CNH governing boards and committees

Ensure a coordinated and collaborative approach with colleagues in respect to fundraising.

Identify and implement creative strategies, initiatives and campaigns to increase organizational performance

Develop and maintain best fundraising and operational practices, utilizing clearly defined goals, objectives, and transparent methods with which to measure success.

Positively contribute to an organizational environment where teamwork, collaboration and dedication are expected and required.

Contribute broadly to all aspects of the fulfillment of the organization’s mission, campaign and philanthropic goals.

Oversee all major gift strategies and initiatives; ensure reporting and tracking results.

Work closely the Foundation Leadership on resolving strategic issues.

Staff and support members of the hospital’s senior leadership team, and CEO, as needed.

Management Direct the Associate Vice President of Major and Principal Gifts to ensure his/her programs are optimally performing and growing.

Oversee specific major gift center directors to ensure their programs are optimally performing and growing.

Work with the staff to build high functioning volunteer leadership.

Develop quarterly metrics for each fundraiser; coach and ensure achievement of metrics.

Model and coach creative manner of approaching issues and devising sound solutions based on good judgment and collaboration.

Fundraising Lead role to increase fundraising in major, principal and international giving programs.

Develop volunteer leadership and engage volunteer leaders in the major and principal giving fundraising process.

Strategically and effectively support leadership and volunteers in fundraising, as appropriate; this includes participating and/or leading the solicitation of gifts with volunteer leadership and/or senior management and Foundation leadership.

Strategic design and execution of a robust plan for increasing international…