Senior Director of Development

The Senior Director of Development leads the design and execution of a comprehensive fundraising and development strategy for Alice L. Walton School of Medicine (AWSOM) and Heartland Whole Health Institute (HWHI). This role is responsible for all aspects of fundraising, including strategy development, donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship, while ensuring a seamless, high-quality experience for donors, partners, and stakeholders.

Requirements

• Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy aligned with each organization's goals and mission.
• Provide fundraising strategies and implement tactical plans that increase philanthropic revenue and strengthen donor engagement.
• Personally manage a select portfolio of major donors, leading cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship to secure transformational gifts.
• Develop and execute high-level fundraising initiatives, including major gifts, capital campaigns, and institutional partnerships to achieve annual goals.
• Serve as subject matter expert for philanthropy for AWSOM and HWHI, applying current best practices in non-profit fundraising and development, while representing these institutions as part of AWE's shared services model.
• Build strong relationships with donors, board members, executives, community partners, and stakeholders to align on fundraising goals and priorities.
• Manage external consultants, fundraising counsel, and third-party partners, representing AWE with professionalism and integrity.
• Oversee development operations, ensuring efficient utilization of donor management systems, process standardization, and user adoption.
• Develop and deliver high-level fundraising reports to senior leadership and stakeholders, incorporating key metrics (dollars raised, donor retention, pipeline growth, campaign progress).

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan
• Relocation Assistance