Chief Development Officer Holy Cross Health

Chief Development Officer, Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic & Holy Cross Health

Position

Purpose:

The Chief Development Officer (CDO) directs and manages the fund development programs and activities of the Trinity Health Mid‑Atlantic Region (THMA Region), inclusive of Holy Cross Health Foundation and Trinity Health Mid‑Atlantic. The CDO is responsible for planning, developing, implementing and managing all fundraising‑related gift programs to maximize charitable support for the THMA Region, building and expanding a program that ensures long‑term, sustainable and transformative growth.

The CDO directs philanthropy staff and partners, engages board members in raising funds, and serves as a board member for the Holy Cross Health Foundation.

Full time

• Formulates short‑ and long‑range fund development strategies and directs implementation of a comprehensive fund‑raising program.
• Provides direct support to the philanthropy team in all phases of fundraising, including prospect identification and cultivation.
• Develops and executes major gifts and planned giving programs, working closely with the office of the President & CEO for major and transformational gift opportunities.
• Raises a minimum of $1 million in major and planned gifts annually.
• Directs the philanthropy team in achieving annual fundraising targets across all development areas, retaining and acquiring new donors.
• Evaluates effectiveness of fundraising activities and recommends changes or corrective actions to meet objectives.
• Manages staff performance, supports professional growth, builds a strong team culture and strategic planning.
• Stays within budgetary guidelines while stewarding resources and maintaining knowledge of applicable laws and regulations.
• Maintains regular contact with prospects and oversees the development of fundraising promotional materials and gift recognition activities.
• Visibly represents THMA Region in the business and philanthropic communities of MD, PA and DE.

As a Trinity Health Executive, the incumbent demonstrates leadership traits that support our mission statement and core values.

We, Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.

• Reverence:
  We honor the sacredness and dignity of every person.
• Commitment to Those Experiencing Poverty:
  We stand with and serve those who are experiencing poverty, especially those most vulnerable.
• Justice:
  We foster right relationships to promote the common good, including sustainability of Earth.
• Stewardship:
  We honor our heritage and hold ourselves accountable for the human, financial and natural resources entrusted to our care.
• Integrity:
  We are faithful to those we say we are.
• Safety:
  We embrace a culture that prevents harm and nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.

As a mission‑driven, innovative health organization, we will become a leader in improving the health of our communities and each person we serve. We will be the most trusted partner for life.

We Listen. We Partner. We Make it Easy.

• Listen to understand.
• Learn continuously.
• Keep it simple.
• Create solutions.
• Deliver outstanding service.
• Own and speak up for safety.
• Expect, embrace and initiate change.
• Demonstrate exceptional teamwork.
• Trust and assume goodness of intentions.
• Hold myself and others accountable for results.
• Communicate directly with respect and honesty.
• Serve every person with empathy, dignity and compassion.
• Champion health equity and the common good.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, communications or related field required. Master’s degree, or equivalent, in related field preferred.
• Status as a Certified Fund‑Raising Executive (CFRE) or Association for Health Care Philanthropy (FAHP) certification is preferred.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in fundraising, significant experience in major and planned gifts.
• Previous healthcare fundraising experience preferred.
• Experience in management of personnel, board members, volunteers and fundraising activities, including capital campaigns, annual…