Director of Development I, Cancer Center

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career! 


JOB SUMMARY
UT Southwestern has an opening for the position of Director of Development I for Cancer Programs. This position will fulfill a key role on the fundraising team for UT Southwestern’s Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center, contributing to advancement of the Cancer Center’s clinical, research, and educational initiatives. The position reports to the Director of Development for Cancer Programs and collaborates with all members of the Office of Development and Alumni Relations.

The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, have strong interpersonal and communication skills, enjoy the challenge of building a portfolio, and have a team-first attitude and collaborative nature. 

Please submit a cover letter as part of the application process for consideration.

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Education
  Bachelor's Degree

• Experience
  5 years of fundraising experience. 
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Experience
  Demonstrated philanthropic experience in an academic medical setting.

JOB DUTIES

• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors capable of making major gifts.
• Manage and develop a portfolio of prospective donors and implement solicitation and engagement strategies in support of institutional priorities of UT Southwestern Medical Center.
• May supervise others in performance of duties.
• May serve as clinical line liaison. 
• Build and nurture effective working relationships with administrative leadership, physicians, researchers, and volunteer leadership.
• Work closely with Stewardship team to identify and implement appropriate stewardship strategies.
• Work collaboratively as a member of the development team.
• Identify, recruit, and train volunteer leaders who can extend the reach of staff through involvement in the cultivation and solicitation of prospective donors.
• Write letters, proposals, and case materials.
• Utilize constituent relationship management system to strategically plan and track activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.