| Executive Director of Development - The University Of Connecticut Foundation | |
| Job Type: Regular | |
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Work Location Farmington, CT U.S.A |
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Type of organization / Mission Focus: Geographic Scope: None Keywords: Fund-Raising, Foundations, |
Organization Website: https://www.foundation.uconn.edu/join-the-team/ |
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Required Experience: Key Competencies
Champion for inclusive priorities both internally and externally. High level of motivation, as well as an ability to exercise independent judgment. Strong interpersonal skills, tact, and diplomacy. The ability to build productive, beneficial relationships with a broad range of constituencies. Strong written and verbal communications skills, including ability to effectively communicate University priorities to donors and prospects, and to positively represent the University and Foundation. Familiar with the use of computers and information management tools, such as CRMs (Blackbaud). Ability to handle multiple tasks, to assess and order priorities, and to track details in a fast-paced environment. Ability to engender trust and confidence of donors and prospective donors and to maintain confidentiality of donor information; ability to represent the UConn Foundation to prospects, donors, faculty, administrators, and others. Ability to work to the demands of the position, which may exceed a 40-hour work week. Attention to and concern for others. Must be willing to travel extensively. Reliable personal transportation is required for this position. Must possess a valid driver’s license issued from the state in which the employee resides. Employees must maintain at their expense automobile liability insurance coverage in the minimum amount of $500,000 or a combination of umbrella and automobile liability insurance coverage of $500,000. A certificate of automobile insurance evidencing the limit must be provided to the Foundation at hire and annually thereafter. Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree preferred 7+ years of experience as a major gift fundraiser and/or relevant transferable skills with a strong preference for those with a background in healthcare philanthropy in a complex hospital and/or healthcare system. Competence in Microsoft Office suite and donor management systems. Salary: The expected salary for this position is $160,000+. It will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also placing an emphasis on internal equity. Benefits: Benefits start from day one. We offer medical, dental, and vision plans and will make an annual contribution to your health savings account if enrolled in one of the high-deductible health plans offered by the Foundation. In addition, there are a few other perks to being a UConn Foundation employee: We offer a generous contribution to your 403(b)-retirement plan to help you plan for retirement. We place an emphasis on work/life balance. In addition to a hybrid schedule, you will receive thirteen paid holidays, five weeks of paid time off per calendar year, and additional sick time. We invest in your professional development. Aside from opportunities to participate in various trainings, committees, and conferences throughout the year, you will also be eligible for tuition reimbursement after one year of employment. Please contact Employee Support & Experience team member if you need any assistance completing any forms or participating in any part of the application process due to a disability. |
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Duties / Expectations: Executive Director of Development, UConn Health
The University Of Connecticut Foundation Inc 231 Farmington Avenue, Farmington, CT 06032 Hybrid work From $500,000 a year - Full-time Licenses Driver's License Do you have a valid Driver's License license? Skills Driving Do you have experience in Driving? Education Bachelor's degree Do you have a Bachelor's degree? Benefits Tuition reimbursement 403(b) Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Health savings account Dental insurance Full job description The University of Connecticut is a top-ranked national university and health-system with its flagship campus located in idyllic Storrs. Designated a Carnegie Research 1 institution, UConn is the state land- and sea-grant university focused on education, research, and service to the state of Connecticut and beyond. The University serves over 33,000 students across seven campuses, 8,550 first-in-family students, and boasts numerous national championships. UConn Health is a top-ranked health provider that delivers groundbreaking medical education, research, and hospital and clinical services to over one million patients each year. In addition, UConn has nearly 300 scientists who are in the top 2 percent of researchers investigating everything from cancer to AI. UConn continues its meteoric rise as a top public University with a record number of applications, continued investment in student success, health, and wellness, recruitment of top faculty, innovation in research, and top-tier athletic programs focused on the health and financial literacy of student-athletes. This includes the men’s and women’s basketball teams, which have brought home three consecutive NCAA National Championship trophies in the last three years. UConn is proud to have 26 national championships across all sports. Guided by the public launch of our most ambitious campaign in history, Because of UConn The Campaign for UConn Nation, we are moving boldly into the future. The $1.5B comprehensive campaign spans all schools, colleges, campuses and UConn Health and focuses on four pillars designed to make education more affordable and elevate UConn among its national peers. Students First: making transformative investments in financial aid, student health, career readiness, and life skills to improve time-to-degree and career outcomes. Academic & Innovation Excellence: driving investment in top faculty and graduate fellows and building the innovation ecosystem of the state and beyond. Health & Wellness of People & Planet: focusing on patient care, medical research, and development of life-changing technologies that improve healthcare outcomes. Husky Pride: investing in athletic excellence and supporting a thriving UConn Nation that includes more than 290,000 alumni worldwide. Because of UConn will have a profound impact on the University. It will double the number of named scholarships, fund scientific breakthroughs and advanced lifesaving therapies, and engage UConn Nation in the life and mission of the University like never before. We seek the top talent in the country to join Husky Nation and help us drive our mission and UConn into the future. We are committed to a caring and supportive work culture, professional and leadership development, and flexibility for high achievers with a passion for higher education. We’re looking for dedicated professionals to drive success and excellence and exemplify our values. The UConn Foundation is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. We celebrate different perspectives and are committed to a welcoming environment that values your unique experiences and identity. As an organization, we strive for continued growth each and every day. POSITION SUMMARY The Executive Director of Development for UConn Health provides strategic leadership and direction for all philanthropic initiatives supporting the John Dempsey Hospital (JDH) and its mission of delivering exceptional patient care, advancing clinical innovation, and strengthening hospital-based education and research. Reporting to and collaborating with the Senior Associate Vice President for Health Giving (SAVP), this role leads a team of major gift officers and development professionals focused on securing annual, major, and principal gifts from grateful patients, community supporters, hospital partners, corporate and foundation prospects, and UConn Health stakeholders. The Executive Director serves as a senior fundraising partner to hospital leadership, including the CEO, COO, CMO, nursing leadership, and clinical program chiefs, driving a culture of philanthropy across JDH. This position ensures alignment of philanthropic strategy with institutional priorities and supports campaign initiatives that advance the hospital’s most pressing clinical and operational needs. Primary Responsibilities Manage a portfolio of 50–75 principal and leadership prospects rated at $500K+, with emphasis on high-impact grateful patient donors and hospital champions. Raise $3M–$7M annually in support of JDH priorities including clinical program expansion, patient experience enhancements, capital improvements, cutting-edge technology, and hospital-based research. Conduct 10 qualification meetings at the $500K+ level; 12+ solicitations at the $500K+ level; and 100+ meaningful, face-to-face donor meetings annually. Provide day-to-day leadership for frontline fundraisers supporting JDH; mentor, train, supervise, and evaluate staff to ensure performance goals and accountability in a metrics-driven environment. Develop and manage a strategic outreach plan centered on grateful patient fundraising, service-line partnerships (e.g., cardio, oncology, orthopedics, women’s health), and community-based engagement opportunities. Create tailored strategic action plans for top prospects, to deepen relationships and drive increased comprehensive giving, including annual, major, principal, transformational, and deferred gifts, to benefit JDH. Collaborate with Foundation colleagues and hospital leaders to broaden philanthropic support for critical hospital initiatives and to align donor strategies across UConn Health where appropriate. Establish, refine, and oversee business processes that support performance metrics for hospital fundraising; work with Prospect Management & Research on caseload assignments, pipeline strength, forecasting, and tracking progress. Assemble and lead collaborative teams—development staff, clinicians, hospital executives, grateful patients, and volunteers—to implement engagement, cultivation, and solicitation strategies tied to clinical and operational priorities. Build strong partnerships across JDH clinical service lines to identify new patients and families with high philanthropic potential; support hospital partners in understanding the role and impact of philanthropy in patient care. Prepare compelling donor materials, gift proposals, briefings, and philanthropic investment opportunities that advance hospital-focused campaign priorities. Ensure adherence to Foundation policies and all HIPAA regulations governing patient information, privacy, and data use. Contribute to the overall productivity of the Health-Giving team by meeting or exceeding expectations within a fast-paced, metric-driven environment. Collaborate with SAVP and JDH leadership to refine and champion key fundraising priorities and articulate persuasive cases for support tied to clinical excellence, innovation, and patient experience. Model and promote the Foundation’s core values in all interactions. Perform other duties as assigned. Major, Leadership, and Principal Gift Fundraising Demonstrate the ability to personally solicit gifts of $500,000 and above, while advancing the number and quality of principal ($5 million and above) gift conversations in partnership with the principal gifts team. Potential Donor Discovery Collaborate with the Prospect Management and Research team to increase and grow the major gift pipeline and overall fundraising success of John Dempsey Hospital. Engagement Collaborate with Advancement Services to steward donors, engage with alumni, and support events specific to your unit. Leadership Provide visible leadership across the entire organization by engaging in organization-wide activities such as development management meetings, all-staff meetings, and staff events. |
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Primary Skill Fund Development |
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To respond to this posting, use any of the following methods: Email: Fax: U.S. Mail: Organization Website: https://www.foundation.uconn.edu/join-the-team/ |
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