Senior Director, Major Gifts

1 month ago


NashvilleDavidson, United States Vanderbilt University Medical Center Full time
Vanderbilt University Medical Center - Senior Director, Major Gifts

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of diverse individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. We are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your diversity of culture, thinking, learning, and leading is sought and celebrated.

Organization: Development

Job Summary: The Vanderbilt Health Executive Search Team is conducting a national search for a Senior Director, Major Gifts. The Senior Director of Major Gifts is a front-line fundraiser managing a portfolio of prospects to support and grow major gift activity for institutional priorities. Responsibilities include overseeing the tracking of major gift prospects through the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship cycle. The Senior Director will report directly to the Associate Vice President for Development.

Role Accountabilities:

  1. Build a portfolio of 100-125 major gift prospects to be solicited through ongoing identification and qualification work and one-on-one discovery calls.
  2. Identify, cultivate, and solicit prospects for major gifts.
  3. Develop and execute an annual business plan to meet financial and activity goals.
  4. Work with faculty to develop and articulate philanthropic priorities and identify prospects.
  5. Work closely with colleagues on Development Communications, Analytics & Strategic Initiatives, and Stewardship teams to coordinate activities in support of major gift fundraising.
  6. Support the work of other major gift colleagues across the institution.
  7. Develop cultivation and solicitation strategies for all assigned prospects.
  8. Build a working relationship with key faculty to communicate their vision and opportunities for support.
  9. Develop a broad knowledge base of VUMC to represent the institution.
  10. Coordinate job responsibilities of shared assistant.
  11. Support the overall goals of the major gift team and VUMC Development.
  12. Travel as required.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • A minimum of 7 years of experience with Major Gift fundraising from individuals and families in an Academic Medical Center.
  • Experience in developing new giving opportunities.
  • Experience serving in a liaison role with a Department Chair or Division.
  • Excellent judgment and sensitivity to interpersonal and organizational dynamics.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to maintain solid working relationships with development colleagues, faculty, staff, and leaders in the Medical Center.

Vanderbilt Health recognizes that diversity is essential for excellence and innovation. We are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and to the principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action. EOE/AA/Women/Minority/Vets/Disabled

#J-18808-Ljbffr

  • Nashville-Davidson, United States Vanderbilt Health Full time

    Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of diverse individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your...


  • Nashville-Davidson, United States Association TRENDS Full time

    Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of diverse individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your...


  • Nashville, United States Vanderbilt University Medical Center Full time

    Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of diverse individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your...


  • Nashville, Tennessee, United States Vanderbilt University Medical Center Full time

    Vanderbilt University Medical Center seeks an experienced Senior Director, Major Gifts to lead the cultivation and solicitation of major gift prospects in support of institutional priorities. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, at the forefront of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of diverse individuals driven to make a meaningful...


  • Nashville, Tennessee, United States Association TRENDS Full time

    Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is a leader in medical science and healthcare, striving to consistently achieve excellence through transformative educational programs, compelling scientific discoveries, and distinctive personalized care. We are seeking an experienced Senior Director, Major Gifts to join our Development team.The successful...


  • Nashville-Davidson, TN, United States HealthTrust Full time

    This position is incentive eligible. Introduction Are you looking for a work environment where diversity and inclusion thrive? Submit your application for our Senior Director Contracts opening with HealthTrust today and find out what it truly means to be a part of the HCA Healthcare team. Job Summary and Qualifications The Senior Director Contracts is...


  • Nashville, Tennessee, United States Vanderbilt University Medical Center Full time

    Vanderbilt University Medical Center: A Leader in HealthcareVUMC is a global center for teaching, discovery, and patient care, seeking a dedicated professional to lead our major gift development efforts.Key ResponsibilitiesBuild and maintain a portfolio of 100-125 major gift prospects through ongoing identification, qualification, and cultivation.Develop and...


  • Nashville, Tennessee, United States TerraBella Senior Living Full time

    TerraBella Senior Living is a leading provider of senior living and care solutions in the Carolinas, Virginia, Kentucky, Georgia, and Tennessee. With over 30 communities across these states, we offer a range of services including Active Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Respite Care.We are currently seeking an experienced Clinical Care...


  • Nashville, United States TerraBella Senior Living Full time

    TerraBella Senior Living is the proud operator of more than 30 plus, amenity-, care- and lifestyle-focused communities located throughout the Carolinas, Virginia, Kentucky, Georgia, and Tennessee. TerraBella communities together account for more than 2200 units and span a full spectrum of senior living and care options, including Active Independent Living,...


  • Nashville, Tennessee, United States Brookdale Senior Living Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a skilled Senior Living Care Manager to join our team at Brookdale at Home Nashville. As a key member of our staff, you will play a vital role in coordinating care services for our clients and their families.Responsibilities:Schedule and bill associates and servicesLead scheduling teams and support agency leadersRecruit, hire,...


  • Nashville, Tennessee, United States GPAC Full time

    Senior Project DirectorWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Project Director to lead our commercial construction projects. This is an award-winning company with a long history of excellence in construction.The ideal candidate will provide overall leadership for the execution of successful outcomes on commercial construction projects, focusing on customer...


  • Nashville, United States HealthTrust Full time

    Description This position is incentive eligible. Introduction Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Senior Director External Communications you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HealthTrust which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare. Benefits HealthTrust,...

  • Board Director

    6 months ago


    Nashville, United States Center for Nonprofit Management Full time

    Job Responsibilities Friends of Mill Ridge Park seeks to elect a Board Director(s) to serve on its Board of Directors consisting of 16 members. The Board Director shall be elected by a majority vote of the current members of the Board of Directors. The Board Director shall serve for a term of two years and may be re-elected for up to three, two-year...


  • Nashville, United States HealthTrust Full time

    We are seeking an exceptional Senior Director of Contracts to join our team at HealthTrust. With over 7 years of experience in strategic sourcing and contract negotiation, you will play a crucial role in driving cost savings and enhancing performance for our clients.Job Description:The Senior Director of Contracts will be responsible for leading complex...

  • Chief Finance Officer

    3 weeks ago


    Nashville, Tennessee, United States Martha Obryan Center Full time

    Job DescriptionWe are seeking a highly skilled Chief Finance Officer - Senior Financial Strategist to join our team at the Martha O'Bryan Center. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced financial leader to drive our organization's financial strategy and oversee our $40 million annual budget.The Chief Finance Officer will be responsible for...


  • Nashville, United States HealthTrust Full time

    Description This position is incentive eligible. IntroductionAre you looking for a work environment where diversity and inclusion thrive? Submit your application for our Senior Director Contracts opening with HealthTrust today and find out what it truly means to be a part of the HCA Healthcare team.The Senior Director Contracts is...


  • Nashville, United States HealthTrust Full time

    Description This position is incentive eligible. IntroductionAre you looking for a work environment where diversity and inclusion thrive? Submit your application for our Senior Director Contracts opening with HealthTrust today and find out what it truly means to be a part of the HCA Healthcare team.The Senior Director Contracts is responsible for...


  • Nashville, Tennessee, United States Tahranet Full time

    Company OverviewUrban Housing Solutions is a leading nonprofit affordable housing provider in Nashville, Tennessee.About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Senior Director of Operations and Strategy to serve as second-in-command to our CEO and lead our Residential Services, Facilities, Compliance, and Property Management teams.SalaryThe estimated annual...


  • Davidson, United States Trane Technologies Full time

    AtTrane TechnologiesTM and through our businesses includingTrane®andThermo King®, we create innovative climate solutions for buildings, homes, and transportation that challenge what's possible for a sustainable world. We're a team that dares to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities. We believe in a better future when we uplift...


  • Nashville-Davidson, TN, United States Evolent Health Full time

    Evolent Health Field Medical Director, Cardiology Nashville, Tennessee Apply Now Evolent partners with health plans and providers to achieve better outcomes for people with the most complex and costly health conditions. Working across specialties and primary care, we seek to connect the pieces of the fragmented health care system and ensure people get the...