Director of Development, Pauley Heart Center

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Reporting to the senior director of development, the director of development for the Pauley Heart Center will support the priorities established by School of Medicine Leadership and the senior associate vice president for Medical Philanthropy, and work primarily with patients and families interested in making gifts in gratitude for the care they received at VCU Health and in support of research, education, and clinical care in health and wellness departments. The position coordinates closely with leadership and development colleagues at the MCV Foundation, Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center, Monroe Park Campus and VCU Development and Alumni Relations (DAR), and supports fundraising priorities connected to the VCU and VCU Health’s tripartite mission of research, education, clinical care/physical environment.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience;

• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles, ethics and practices of successful fundraising;

• An outgoing and positive personality, strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative working style;

• Strong written, oral, and data-analysis skills;

• Familiarity with technology, software, and digital tools to communicate and engage with others;

• Three - five years professional experience working in fundraising or sales environments, working directly with people for engagement and soliciting six and seven-figure financial commitments;

• Ability to work and navigate within a complex organization and diverse constituencies;

• Willingness to plan and execute travel for donor visits that may include overnight trips; 

• Willingness to learn, collaborate, and grow within a high performing fundraising team; 

• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.

• Master’s degree in a related field

• Three or more years of professional fundraising experience, preferably in an academic medical center or higher education (Research I) setting or similar complex environments;

• Demonstrated success securing six- and seven-figure gifts;

• Experience with grateful patient fundraising

• Demonstrated ability to execute objectives and goals aligned to the mission of a complex, urban university and the ability to persuasively represent its goals to multiple constituents;

• Demonstrated knowledge of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

• Ability to plan and execute travel for donor visits that may include overnight trips 

• CFRE certification.

Interested applicants are required to submit a resume and cover letter for consideration.