Associate Director of Development, Hollings Cancer Center

Associate Director of Development, Hollings Cancer Center

Apply to join the Associate Director of Development role at MUSC Health and lead fundraising efforts for the Hollings Cancer Center.

The Associate Director of Development supports the implementation of fundraising strategies to increase private philanthropic support for the Hollings Cancer Center s role contributes to advancing the mission of the Hollings Cancer Center and supports philanthropic priorities of the MUSC Enterprise and the MUSC Foundation, focusing on cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gifts that support key institutional initiatives.

As a member of the MUSC Foundation team, the Associate Director of Development collaborates with faculty, department chairs, chiefs, administrators, and enterprise leadership. This individual manages a portfolio of donors and prospects, supports the development and execution of donor engagement strategies, and fosters long‑term philanthropic relationships. In partnership with internal and external stakeholders, the Associate Director helps carry out fundraising initiatives that align the Hollings Cancer Center’s priorities with the broader goals of the MUSC Enterprise and MUSC Foundation, including capital projects, endowed chairs, student scholarships, programmatic endowments, faculty development, outreach initiatives, and unrestricted needs.

Performance is evaluated annually based on established goals related to fundraising activity, donor engagement, and team priorities.

• Fundraising (40%):
  Manage a portfolio of prospects and donors capable of making gifts of $25,000+ with personalized cultivation, proposal development, and participation in formal solicitations. Contribute to achieving goals such as dollars raised, solicitations made, and visits qualified, with an annual expectation to raise philanthropic support aligned with institutional needs and donor interests.
• Donor Stewardship (15%):
  Ensure long‑term donor retention and satisfaction, coordinating impact reporting, fund updates, and recognition efforts. Assist with donor engagement through personalized outreach, stewardship events, and site visits that reinforce donor commitment.
• Stakeholder & Program Engagement (15%):
  Coordinate engagement programs that strengthen relationships with alumni, donors, grateful patients, and advisory boards. Work with the Development Director and Senior Director to implement strategies that enhance partnerships and donor involvement through specialized events, volunteer leaders, faculty, and institutional stakeholders.
• Strategic Collaboration (15%):
  Collaborate with faculty, clinical staff, and MUSC Foundation colleagues in Donor Experience, Planned Giving, Advancement Services, and Corporate/Foundation Relations to drive coordinated fundraising efforts, ensure materials reflect institutional branding, and support communications with donors and prospects.
• Communication Support (10%):
  Assist in preparing and coordinating communication materials, proposals, and presentations with faculty, clinical leadership, and the MUSC Foundation team, ensuring materials reflect institutional branding and philanthropic priorities.
• Other Duties (5%):
  Work with the Senior Director of Development to fulfill tasks ensuring alignment with fundraising strategies and participate in professional growth opportunities that support overall development goals.

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and 1–3 years of related professional experience, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

• More than three years of professional experience in fundraising or a closely related field, preferably in higher education, healthcare, or nonprofit settings involving direct donor or client engagement.
• Proven success in cultivating and securing major gifts ($10,000+).
• Knowledge of fundraising strategies and donor cultivation techniques.
• Ability to engage effectively with high‑level donors, institutional leaders, and key stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong team interpersonal and collaboration skills.
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