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Executive Director of Development, Children's Health

About the Company

Esteemed academic medical center & research university

Industry Non-Profit Organization Management

Type Non Profit

Founded 1966

Employees 11-50

Categories

Charleston Metro Dental Medicine Graduate Studies Health Professions Healthcare Hospitals & Clinics MUSC Medical University of South Carolina Medicine Nursing Pharmacy USC

About the Role

The Company is seeking an Executive Director of Development for Children's Health to spearhead a comprehensive fundraising strategy that aligns with the organization's mission of advancing pediatric healthcare and innovation. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and executing initiatives that support the research, clinical, and educational goals of the children's health system. This role is pivotal in building a strong philanthropic enterprise and requires a leader who can shape and lead major, principal, and planned giving efforts, with a focus on fostering meaningful relationships to secure transformational support.

As the inaugural Executive Director of Development for Children's Health, the role involves direct oversight of a high-performing team and close collaboration with senior leaders, clinicians, researchers, and board members. The ideal candidate will be a mission-critical leader, capable of driving engagement, expanding donor reach, and generating support for priorities that enhance the lives of children. This is an opportunity to be a key architect of a high-impact, mission-driven advancement strategy, with the ultimate goal of elevating the children's health system as a national leader in pediatric healthcare and innovation. The position demands a strategic thinker with a proven track record in fundraising, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

Hiring Manager Title Vice President for Institutional Advancement

Travel Percent Less than 10%

Functions

Non-Profit Management Medical Care/Hospital Administration Strategy