Director of Development

Position Summary

The Director of Development reports to the President and CEO and plays a pivotal leadership role in advancing the mission and strategic goals of the Niagara Health Foundation by planning, implementing, and managing comprehensive fundraising initiatives. This individual is responsible for cultivating meaningful donor relationships, securing major and planned gifts, overseeing fundraising campaigns, and managing a team dedicated to philanthropic growth in support of hospital equipment, research, and other priorities of Niagara Health.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• In conjunction with Foundation Leadership, develop, implement, and evaluate the Foundation’s annual and long-term development strategies in alignment with hospital priorities and philanthropic goals.
• Partner with Foundation and hospital leadership to identify funding priorities and create compelling cases for support.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to development staff, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and excellence. Ensure the team has a clear set of goals and achieves these goals on a fiscal basis.
• Manage a portfolio of major and leadership gift level prospects, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding gifts of $25,000 and above.
• Oversee special campaigns, and planned giving initiatives to diversify and grow philanthropic revenue.
• Develop and implement donor stewardship plans to ensure sustained engagement and recognition.
• Collaborate with physicians, hospital staff, and volunteers to identify new donor prospects and enhance the donor experience.
• Ability to organize and analyze data to inform decision making and to identify trends or opportunities.

Campaign & Event Management

Operations & Reporting

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