Executive Advisor – Transformational Gifts

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona, +4 more states.

📋 Description

• Oversee a portfolio of donors and drive revenue through the qualification, cultivation, solicitation, closing, and stewardship of gifts exceeding $10M.

• Develop, enhance, and implement strategies for engaging individuals, families, and foundations capable of making transformative contributions.

• Offer strategic internal consulting to relationship managers on donor communication, gift strategies, relationship development, and solicitation efforts.

• Collaborate with the SVP – Transformational Giving, C-Suite executives, and clinical or operational hospital leaders on significant donor cultivation efforts.

• Prepare and mentor leaders for crucial donor meetings, events, and stewardship activities.

• Assist advisory boards and councils in planning impactful virtual and on-campus engagement opportunities.

• Utilize volunteer networks to discover and nurture new transformative relationships.

• Co-create tailored proposals and transformational investment opportunities that align with donor aspirations and the institutional mission.

• Lead and support high-profile philanthropic initiatives, institutional anniversaries, enterprise-wide campaigns, and research-focused funding priorities.

• Shape campaign strategies, donor experiences, and customized approaches for complex, time-sensitive opportunities.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience.

• Proven track record in closing and/or advising on philanthropic conversations involving 8- and 9-figure amounts, preferably in healthcare, higher education, or a complex mission-driven organization.

• Bachelor’s degree is required; an advanced degree is preferred.

• A natural coach and facilitator, capable of building confidence and skills in others while respecting their authentic leadership styles.

• Ability to comprehend and translate a diverse array of in-depth research initiatives and clinical care innovations into compelling, donor-centered opportunities.

• Comfortable working in highly matrixed organizations and influencing without formal authority.

• Outstanding emotional intelligence with the capacity to engage in high-trust, high-impact discussions with both internal and external stakeholders.

• Willingness and flexibility to travel nationally, including evenings and weekends.

🏝️ Benefits

• Core Medical Coverage: (affordable low deductible Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance plans)

• 401K Retirement Plan featuring a 7% Employer Contribution.

• Exceptional Paid Time Off.

• Maternity / Paternity Leave.

• Infertility Treatment Program.

• Adoption Assistance.

• Education Assistance.

• Opportunities for Enterprise Learning and Development.