Chief Development Officer

CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

ABOUT DOHENY EYE INSTITUTE

For over 75 years Doheny Eye Institute (Doheny) has been at the forefront of vision science. From seeking new ways to free blockages that prevent fluid drainage in glaucoma to replacing retinal cells in age-related macular degeneration to providing colleagues worldwide with standardized analyses of anatomical changes in the eyes of patients Doheny clinicians and scientists are changing how people seeand also how they think about the future of vision.

The mission of Doheny is to further the conservation improvement and restoration of human eyesight. Dohenys overarching vision is to have the greatest impact on human eyesight by leading the field with groundbreaking research and superior education programs that help advance eye care in our local community and around the world.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Doheny Eye Institute seeks a dynamic and experienced Chief Development Officer (CDO) to lead its comprehensive development and public affairs program. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer the CDO will serve as a key member of the senior leadership team advancing Dohenys mission through philanthropy strategic communications and stakeholder engagement. This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned development leader to shape and grow a program that spans major gifts annual giving planned giving foundation and corporate relations capital campaigns alumni engagement and public relations. The successful candidate will bring vision creativity and a proven track record of fundraising leadership to strengthen Dohenys philanthropic base and expand its visibility locally nationally and globally.

The CDO will work closely with the CEO Chief Scientific Officer Board of Directors and volunteer leadersincluding the Luminaires support groupto build strong donor partnerships elevate institutional communications and steward Dohenys reputation as a leader in vision research and patient care.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Fundraising & Development Strategy

• Partner with the CEO Board of Directors and staff to design and execute a strategic multi-year fundraising plan that strengthens and diversifies Dohenys philanthropic base.
• Lead efforts to identify cultivate solicit and steward major donors with a focus on building long-term relationships and sustainable support.
• Expand planned giving and foundation / corporate partnerships while enhancing annual fund and alumni engagement programs.
• Drive a significant capital campaign including prospect pipeline development volunteer engagement and campaign communications.
• Oversee staff performance metrics reporting and evaluation of fundraising effectiveness ensuring goals are met and progress communicated to leadership.
• Collaborate with the finance department to align budgets forecasts and development reporting.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders e.g. research and clinical faculty to generate stories of interest for communications pieces and fundraising.
• Collaborate with Research Administration to ensure foundation grant proposals contain accurate budget information and other reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with counterparts at UCLA for joint programs.

Board & Volunteer Engagement

Communications & Public Affairs

Leadership & Team Management

QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following capabilities :

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Salary range of $180000 to $210000.

Because our employees are among our most valued assets Doheny Eye Institute provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package of quality healthcare life accident and disability coverage as well as additional benefits designed to meet your individual needs and those of your family.

Choose from a Comprehensive Benefits Portfolio :

Doheny Eye Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individuals age color disability gender gender expression gender identity genetic information national origin race religion sex sexual orientation or veteran status.

Envision Consulting was retained by Doheny Eye Institute to search for their Chief Development Officer.

Applicants needing accommodation for any part of the application process may contact Envision Consulting at 626.889.7905 to request and arrange for assistance.

Required Experience :

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Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 180000 - 210000