Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center · 2 hours ago
Chief Development Officer
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center is a leading cancer research and treatment facility, and they are seeking a Chief Development Officer to lead their fundraising efforts. This role involves overseeing the Roswell Park Alliance Foundation, developing programs to enhance charitable giving, and managing a large team to support the organization's mission-critical work.
Responsibilities
Lead the fundraising efforts for Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
Serve as Executive Director of the Roswell Park Alliance Foundation, managing and distributing all charitable dollars intended to benefit Roswell Park
Develop programs and events that enhance charitable giving and create campaigns to raise funds for clinical, research, and endowment priorities
Oversee the Organization's active volunteer program of more than 300 volunteers
Manage the Vice President of Patient Experience, including the Medical Concierge Service and Patient Access
Oversee special projects, such as coordinating external corporate sponsorships for community nonprofit events and neighborhood organizations
Qualification
Required
Recognized licensure, if required, to perform the functions of the position
Doctoral degree and the equivalent of eight (8) years of progressively responsible senior-level experience including eighteen (18) months experience in a supervisory, administrative, consultative, managerial or executive capacity; or
Master's degree and the equivalent of ten (10) years of progressively responsible senior-level experience including eighteen (18) months experience in a supervisory, administrative, consultative, managerial or executive capacity; or
Any combination of education/experience/training that demonstrates the ability of the individual to perform executive-level duties and fulfill the responsibilities of the Senior Vice President. However, all candidates must possess a minimum of a Bachelor's degree and have the equivalent of at least eighteen (18) months' experience in a supervisory, administrative, consultative, managerial or executive capacity; stated in 1 or 2 above
Required degrees must have been granted by an accredited school, college or university or one recognized by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center as following acceptable educational practices
Preferred
Master's degree and the equivalent of ten (10) years of progressively responsible senior-level development experience, including three (3) years experience in a large team supervisory, administrative, consultative, managerial, or executive capacity
Bachelor's degree and the equivalent of twelve (12) years of progressively responsible senior-level development experience, including three (3) years experience in a large team supervisory, administrative, consultative, managerial, or executive capacity
Proven experience in soliciting and stewarding a portfolio of major principal gifts
Demonstrated ability to manage a large, complex organization with expertise in all advancement methodologies, including large-scale special events, peer-to-peer online campaigns, individual and principal gifts, corporate giving, annual fund, and foundation support
Strong management skills to evaluate services and guide subordinates in managing their respective departments
Familiarity with Blackbaud database management systems and proficiency in leveraging online and social media resources for fundraising
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely and to motivate others toward achieving common goals
Superior oral and written communication skills, with exceptional command of language for both written and verbal interactions
Company
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
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