Chief Development Officer - Major Gifts - Houston Methodist Hospital : Job Details

At the Houston Methodist Foundation, the Chief Development Officer (CDO) Major Gifts is responsible for designing and directing the moves management process for the entire Foundation. The CDO is also expected to carry a portfolio of donors and engage with numerous volunteers and campaign committees.

The Chief Development Officer (CDO) reports to the President & CEO of the Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation and is a member of the Foundation Senior Leadership Team (SLT). This CDO manages the teams that oversee major, planned, annual, and corporate/foundation giving. Additionally, the CDO directs all regional fundraising, including the management of the development professionals in Houston Methodist's seven community hospitals.

• Directs the teams responsible for major, planned, annual and corporate/foundation giving.
• In collaboration with the research team and utilizing the latest analytics, oversee the design and implementation of a sophisticated major gift moves management process.
• Enhances the philanthropic presence at both the Houston Methodist Medical Center as well as in the community hospitals.
• Design and implement a Foundation-wide donor qualification process with annual measurable goals.
• Manages a portfolio of donors and participates in the design of a sophisticated portfolio management process.
• Serves as a member of the Foundation's SLT and provide meaningful contributions and vision for the overall direction of the Foundation.
• Serves as a member of the internal campaign task force and participates in the design and implementation of Houston Methodist's largest comprehensive campaign.
• Recruits fundraising professionals to grow the major, planned, annual and corporate/foundation teams.
• Oversees and manages volunteer committees as assigned.
• Partners in collaboration with the CDO over the constituent fundraising programs to achieve Foundation goals.

The CDO position responsibilities include overseeing the activities of the department staff, ensuring quality, productivity, functional excellence, and efficiency to accomplish strategic and operational objectives. In addition, this position is accountable for employee engagement, adequate staffing levels, budget development, compliance, and staffing decisions such as hiring and terminating employment, coaching and counseling employees on work-related performance, and developing and implementing policies and procedures to ensure a safe and effective work environment. This position also ensures training, monitoring, and operations initiatives are implemented which secure compliance with ethical and legal business practices and accreditation/regulatory/government regulations.

• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree preferred

• Ten years of fundraising experience, to include five years in a people management role
• Academic medical center and/or large university experience preferred

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations.
• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job.
• Ability to use appropriate interpersonal styles and techniques to gain acceptance of ideas or plans.
• Demonstrates leadership qualities and critical thinking through self-direction initiative, and effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to identify and understand issues, problems, and opportunities, comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions.
• Extensive knowledge of regulatory and accreditation agency requirements that impact department.
• Demonstrates highly effective communication skills-strong written communications and platform presentation abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in the workplace.
• Capable of leading teams/facilitating groups, building consensus.
• Ability to work under pressure and balance many competing priorities.
• Proficiency in spreadsheet, word processing, and presentation software.
• Maintains a positive and supportive attitude and demeanor.
• Professional handling of exposure to confidential/sensitive information.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

Houston Methodist is one of the nation's leading health systems and academic medical centers. Houston Methodist consists of eight hospitals: Houston Methodist Hospital, its flagship academic hospital in the heart of the Texas Medical Center, and seven community hospitals throughout the greater Houston area.

Houston Methodist is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of women, minorities, disabled persons and veterans.