Senior Associate Director, Major Gifts

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is a world-renowned institution dedicated to cancer patient care, research, education, and prevention. As one of the largest and most respected cancer centers globally, MD Anderson plays a pivotal role in advancing cancer treatment and improving patient outcomes. The institution is committed to philanthropy as a key driver in supporting its innovative research and patient care initiatives. Through transformative fundraising campaigns, MD Anderson strives to secure financial resources that empower cutting-edge advancements in oncology and enhance the quality of life for patients and their families. The university embraces a culture of diversity, equality, and inclusion, offering its employees comprehensive benefits and fostering a collaborative work environment.

The Sr. Associate Director, Major Gifts is a crucial leadership role within MD Anderson's Individual Giving team, focused on securing extensive philanthropic support through major gifts. This position demands a highly skilled fundraising professional with a proven track record in managing major gift portfolios and executing individualized donor cultivation strategies. The officer will engage high net worth individuals nationwide, building and maintaining strong relationships to solicit and secure donations in excess of $100,000. With a portfolio of approximately 75 constituents generating an annual goal of $4.5 million in gift revenue, this role is central to the institution's largest fundraising campaign.

The role requires strategic prospecting, personal solicitation, and partnership across the institution's leadership and faculty. The Sr. Associate Director will develop tailored engagement plans that align donor passions with institutional priorities, conduct thoughtful qualification of prospects, and creatively present opportunities for planned gifts in collaboration with Planned Giving colleagues. Beyond individual donor engagement, this position includes leadership responsibilities, potentially overseeing a team of major gift officers to foster a productive, values-driven workforce.

This is a remote position enabling the selected candidate to work from any location while maintaining connectivity with team members and stakeholders through digital platforms. Scheduled collaboration during standard business hours is essential, along with occasional travel for in-person meetings. The salary range for this role is from $121,000 (minimum) to $155,000 (maximum), reflecting the seniority and expertise required.