Director of Development I, Cancer Center

Dallas, TX

Salary Not AvailableFull time

Posted 2 months ago

Job Description

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report , we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!
JOB SUMMARY
UT Southwestern has an opening for the position of Director of Development I for Cancer Programs. This position will fulfill a key role on the fundraising team for UT Southwestern’s Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center, contributing to advancement of the Cancer Center’s clinical, research, and educational initiatives. The position reports to the Director of Development for Cancer Programs and collaborates with all members of the Office of Development and Alumni Relations.
The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, have strong interpersonal and communication skills, enjoy the challenge of building a portfolio, and have a team-first attitude and collaborative nature.
Please submit a cover letter as part of the application process for consideration.
BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include: PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay Paid Time Off, available day one Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) Paid Parental Leave Benefit Wellness programs Tuition Reimbursement Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree Experience
5 years of fundraising experience.
Preferred Skills Experience
Demonstrated philanthropic experience in an academic medical setting.
JOB DUTIES Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors capable of making major gifts. Manage and develop a portfolio of prospective donors and implement solicitation and engagement strategies in support of institutional priorities of UT Southwestern Medical Center. May supervise others in performance of duties. May serve as clinical line liaison. Build and nurture effective working relationships with administrative leadership, physicians, researchers, and volunteer leadership. Work closely with Stewardship team to identify and implement appropriate stewardship strategies. Work collaboratively as a member of the development team. Identify, recruit, and train volunteer leaders who can extend the reach of staff through involvement in the cultivation and solicitation of prospective donors. Write letters, proposals, and case materials. Utilize constituent relationship management system to strategically plan and track activities. Performs other duties as assigned.
SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
EEO
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
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UT Southwestern Medical Center

UT Southwestern is an academic medical center, world-renowned for its research, regarded among the best in the country for medical education and for clinical and scientific training, and nationally recognized for the quality of care its faculty provides to patients at UT Southwestern’s University Hospital & Clinics and affiliated institutions. The Medical Center includes three degree-granting institutions: UT Southwestern Medical School, UT Southwestern Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, and UT Southwestern School of Health Professions. - The schools train nearly 3,700 medical, graduate, and health profession students, residents, and postdoctoral fellows each year. - Ongoing support from federal agencies, along with foundations, individuals, and corporations, provides more than $524 million per year to fund faculty research. - UT Southwestern physicians provide care in about 80 specialties to more than 117,000 hospitalized patients, more than 360,000 emergency room cases, and oversee nearly 3 million outpatient visits a year. - UT Southwestern has approximately 25,000 employees and an operating budget of $3.7 billion. - UT Southwestern is the #1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth for the ninth year in a row, according to U.S. News & World Report. In addition, 12 of our specialties are nationally ranked for 2025-2026 – the most of any hospital in Texas. Those specialties include: Cancer; Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery; Diabetes & Endocrinology; Gastroenterology & GI Surgery; Geriatrics; Neurology & Neurosurgery; Obstetrics & Gynecology; Orthopedics; Otolaryngology – Ear, Nose & Throat; Pulmonology & Lung Surgery; Rehabilitation; and Urology.

Founded in 1943
Dallas, Texas, USA
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Director of Development I, Cancer Center

UT Southwestern Medical Center · Dallas, TX