Director Development - Major Gifts

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is a renowned healthcare organization known for its commitment to excellence, compassion, and innovation in delivering high-quality care to the community it serves. With nearly 23,000 dedicated colleagues, LVHN offers a vibrant and diverse workforce focused on providing outstanding patient outcomes and healthcare experiences. As a MagnetTM Hospital recognized five times by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, LVHN demonstrates unmatched dedication to nursing excellence and patient safety. It has also been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years and received top safety grades from The Leapfrog Group, reflecting its unwavering focus on safety, technology, and compassionate care.

The Director of Development - Major Gifts will play a pivotal role within the CSS-Office of Philanthropy department, working full-time during the day shift, Monday through Friday, at the Winchester Building in Allentown, Pennsylvania. This position offers an exciting opportunity to lead and manage major fundraising initiatives that substantially impact the health network’s mission and community services.

The role involves providing visionary leadership for major gifts campaigns and related fundraising priorities, managing a portfolio of 100-150 donors capable of giving $25,000 or more. The Director will collaborate closely with advancement services to identify prospective donors and work with stewardship teams to ensure proper recognition and management of major gifts. As a key member of the development team, this individual will contribute innovative strategies and foster strong relationships across the organization and community to support fundraising goals.

Responsibilities include cultivating and soliciting donor relationships, developing physician alignment and engagement within the culture of philanthropy, and building connections with community members, patients, and colleagues. The Director will utilize education and transparent communication to engage prospects and donors, maximizing fundraising revenue while enhancing the network's reputation for philanthropic excellence.

Ideal candidates will bring substantial healthcare fundraising experience, expertise in major gifts, and a collaborative approach that thrives in a complex organizational environment. Proficiency in fundraising software such as BlackBaud or Raiser's Edge and strong analytical and intuitive skills are essential. Additionally, candidates should demonstrate knowledge of local hospital community issues and the ability to work effectively within a large health network.

This position not only offers the chance to advance one’s career in philanthropy but also the meaningful opportunity to contribute directly to improving healthcare services and patient experiences in the Lehigh Valley region. By joining LVHN as the Director of Development - Major Gifts, you become part of a nationally recognized health network where innovation, teamwork, and dedication to community well-being define the culture and success.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is committed to equal employment opportunities and values diversity, ensuring an inclusive workplace free from discrimination on any legally protected basis. This role requires in-person work at the Lehigh Valley Health Network Winchester Building, fostering close collaboration and impactful engagement within the philanthropy team and broader organization.