DIRECTOR - DEVELOPMENT (MAJOR GIFT/FUNDRAISING)

Summary

SUMMARY:

The Director of Development is overall responsible for initiating, coordinating, and managing major gift and event fundraising activities to attract and gain philanthropic support. Plan, organize, and create opportunities for individuals to make major and/or planned gifts for the benefit of LBH. The Director of Development is responsible for planning, organizing and directing The Center for Hope fundraising efforts, including the major gifts program, annual fund, planned giving, special events, campaigns and all communications. The Director works closely with the AVP, Philanthropy, the VP of Violence Intervention and Prevention, and the Board of Directors in all development and communications endeavors.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding a portfolio of foundation prospects with individual major gift goals.
• Manages the Manager of Special Events and the Development & Special Events Specialist.
• Helps annually formulate a strategic plan and budget.
• Develop the volunteer structure needed to raise funds and work with leadership to conduct major giving solicitation.
• Maintain relations with existing donors including conducting renewal and stewardship of Founder Circle level donors of $1,000 or more and support development of new donors.
• Develops and manages a sustainable grateful patient program.
• Develops and sustains excellent relationships in the community in order to advance and maintain health care at the highest level at the hospital, hospice and its subsidiaries.
• Manage the donor relations process for major gifts ($10,000 ).
• Manage the Manager of Special Events and Development & Special Events Specialist to ensure revenue and budget goals are met. Supports the execution of the leadership and stewardship of all event and team member giving campaign volunteers.
• Plan, implement, and manage all fundraising activities, including identifying and cultivating major donors (individuals, corporations, and foundations).
• Create and grow a pipeline for donors with an eye on major gifts.
• Regularly meet prospective donors, Advisory Board members, and supporters on a continual basis to foster and grow philanthropic relationships for Center for Hope.
• Work with the centralized philanthropy team on strategy around annual giving, grants, events and communications related to philanthropy.
• Work with the Senior Philanthropy Advisor to build the planned giving program with a focus on deferred gifts such as bequests expectancies. Direct capital and strategic campaigns and other major fundraising programs.
• Mobilize volunteer leadership and Advisory Board participation in all fundraising activities,
• Attend and/or staff Nominating & Governance, Executive Committees, and Advisory Board Meetings.
• Establish, in collaboration with the AVP, Philanthropy and the VP of Violence Prevention and Intervention, program goals and objectives, including funding priorities.
• Recommend annually a philanthropy budget to support program activities and services.
• Monitor and manage program expenditures in line with the approved budget.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications And Requirements

• Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience in philanthropy/development/fundraising, ideally in healthcare.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
  
  

Additional Information

Who We Are:

LifeBridge Health is a dynamic, purpose-driven health system redefining care delivery across the mid-Atlantic and beyond, anchored by our mission to “improve the health of people in the communities we serve.” Join us to advance health access, elevate patient experiences, and contribute to a system that values bold ideas and community-centered care.

What We Offer

Impact: Join a team that values innovation and outcomes, delivering life-saving care to our youngest and most vulnerable patients.

Growth: Opportunities for professional development, including tuition reimbursement and developing foundational skills for neonatal critical care leadership and advanced certification.

Support: A culture of collaboration with resources like unit-based practice councils and advanced clinical education support — improving both workflow efficiency and patient outcomes and allowing you to work at the top of your license.

Benefits: Competitive compensation (additional compensation such as overtime, shift differentials, premium pay, and bonuses may apply depending on job), comprehensive health plans, free parking, and wellness programs.

Why LifeBridge Health?

With over 14,000 employees, 130 care locations, and two million annual patient encounters, we combine strategic growth, innovation, and deep community commitment to deliver exceptional care anchored by five leading centers in the Baltimore region: Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Grace Medical Center, Northwest Hospital, Carroll Hospital, and Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital.

Our organization thrives on a culture of CARE BRAVELY—where compassion, courage, and urgency drive every decision, empowering teams to shape the future of healthcare.

LifeBridge Health complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression. LifeBridge Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression.