Executive Director – Development and Major Gifts

The Christ Hospital Health Network

. Manage, direct, lead, and mentor others in the department, particularly the Directors of Development .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeCincinnati • Ohio • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in managing major giving programs, including developing and implementing strategies for donor cultivation and relationship management. Proven ability to lead and mentor fundraising teams while achieving individual and organizational fundraising goals.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Major Giving Program ManagementFund Development ExperienceTeam LeadershipDonor Relationship CultivationPlanned Giving Expertise

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Hard Skills

Fundraising Strategy DevelopmentProspect ResearchPortfolio ManagementGift PlanningCampaign Implementation

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationDetail-OrientedOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

MS WordMS ExcelMS PowerPointMS OutlookRaiser’s Edge

Industry Keywords

Health Care FundraisingMajor GiftsPlanned GiftsHigh-Wealth ContributionsCommunity Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage, direct, lead, and mentor others in the department, particularly the Directors of Development
Attain individual fundraising goals while managing the team
Develop, implement, report on, and evaluate all aspects of the Major Giving program
Research, identify, cultivate, and develop relationships with individual, corporate, and foundation donors of major gift capacity
Solicit major gifts and maintain a personal portfolio of potential donors
Interact with donors, physicians, hospital executives, patients, and families while maintaining a professional demeanor
Implement strategies for pipeline expansion, physician liaison relationships, major and principal gifts, and portfolio management
Collaborate on campaign visioning and implementation, gift planning, stewardship, events and experiences, communications, gift processing, prospect research, reporting, and grateful patient fundraising
Accept responsibility for special projects as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree
Ten years in fund development, most of which in health care
Minimum of five years managing or directing major gifts, planned gifts or other high-wealth contribution efforts
Minimum of five years successfully managing others on the fundraising team
Successful experience in every aspect of a comprehensive major giving or planned giving program
Experience developing prospect strategies, briefing documents, and talking points for volunteers, administrators, and trustees
Solid written and verbal communication skills
Detail-oriented and skilled in organizing, planning, prioritizing, and managing multiple projects simultaneously
Experience working with high level boards, volunteers, community, and business leaders as well as interdisciplinary teams
Previous supervisory experience
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Raiser’s Edge