Senior Director of Development Golisano Childrens Hospital

Location:Medical Plaza One -9800 S Healthpark DriveFort Myers FL 33908

Department: Lee Memorial Foundation

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1/8:00:00 AM to 4:00:00 PM

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate:$38.48 - $50.01 / hour

Relocation: Offering up to $10,000

Join us at Lee Health and be valued as a person, not just an employee, within a culture built on teamwork, empowerment, and continuous improvement. We have created something truly exceptional in Southwest Florida, with careers for compassionate health care professionals eager to realize their full potential across a diversity of opportunities throughout our health system. Come be recognized for your personal contributions with your new family at Lee Health and let our growth be the catalyst for your success.

Lee Health consists of four acute care hospitals: Lee Memorial Hospital, HealthPark Medical Center, Gulf Coast Medical Center, and Cape Coral Hospital, and two specialty hospitals: Golisano Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida and The Rehabilitation Hospital. We also offer over 90 physician offices, expanding Home Health division, Skilled Nursing Facilities and more. At Lee Health, we see over 1 million patient contacts each year, making us one of the largest public health systems in Florida.

Why is Lee Health for YOU?

• Affordable insurance benefits with family coverage
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with up to 5% match
• Generous PTO Plan
• Free onsite Employee Health services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Onsite child day care centers
• Life Disability Insurance
• Education assistance and PSLF eligible
• Market competitive rates
• Collaborative Team
• Community Focused Reputation
• Supplemental benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, etc)

Responsible for identifying, qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major donors to Lee Healths Golisano Childrens Hospital (GCH). Serves as a key leader on the Lee Health Foundation team, responsible for driving philanthropic support to benefit GCH with management responsibilities for Barbaras Friends, Golisano Childrens Hospital Pediatric Cancer Fund, overseeing all fundraising, donor stewardship, and community engagement efforts to support children battling cancer and blood disorders.

This position manages a dynamic portfolio of 125150 major and principal gift donors and prospects, developing and executing tailored strategies to secure gifts of $25,000 and above. In this highly visible role, the Senior Director will collaborate with senior hospital leadership, physicians, board members, grateful families, and volunteers to align donor interests with institutional priorities and ensure a donor-centered experience.

Works in a metrics and goal driven environment requiring a minimum face-to-face visit with donors, dollar goals, and works effectively with other members of the Foundation team on identifying, cultivating and stewarding major donors.

Education: Bachelors Degree required. Masters preferred.

Experience: Minimum of 7 years of experience in nonprofit development, with a proven track record of securing major gifts and leading donor strategies. Experience soliciting major or planned gifts preferred.

Certification: Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE) and/or CAP Designation preferred.

License: N/A

Other: Experience working in healthcare philanthropy or with pediatric or oncology programs is strongly preferred. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to inspire donors and lead through influence. Comfortable engaging with patients and families in emotionally sensitive healthcare environments. Strong project management, organizational, and leadership abilities.

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