Director of Development

Job Description

**Position Overview**
The Director of Development will oversee all fundraising activities for Our Lady of Hope Clinic, with a primary focus on major gifts, donor relationships, and strategic fundraising growth. Working closely with the Executive Director, Board of Directors, and Clinic staff, this position will develop fundraising strategies, cultivate philanthropic partnerships, and secure the resources necessary to sustain and expand the Clinic's mission.

**Key Responsibilities**
Major Gifts & Donor Relations (60%)
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward individual donors, major gift prospects, and philanthropic partners.
• Build lasting relationships through personal meetings, clinic tours, and donor engagement.
• Develop strategies to increase annual contributions, donor retention, and recurring giving.
• Lead annual appeals, matching campaigns, capital campaigns, and other fundraising initiatives.
• Oversee donor stewardship, acknowledgments, and communications.

Fundraising Strategy & Leadership (15%)
• Develop and execute annual and long-term fundraising plans, goals, and budgets.
• Lead fundraising growth initiatives supporting expanded medical services and organizational sustainability.
• Track fundraising performance and provide regular updates to leadership and the Board.
• Oversee gifts processing and manage a donor database.

Campaigns & Events (10%)
• Plan and coordinate the Clinic's spring and fall fundraising events, including sponsorships and donor engagement.
• Plan and execute Capital Campaigns based on clinic expansion needs.

Grants & Institutional Giving (10%)
• Identify and pursue funding opportunities from foundations, businesses, religious organizations, and community partners.
• Research, qualify, and prepare grant applications, proposals, and required reports.
• Maintain relationships with institutional supporters.

Communications & Community Engagement (5%)
• Supervise and collaborate with the Marketing Coordinator on donor appeals, newsletters, and fundraising communications.
• Develop compelling fundraising proposals and campaign materials.
• Represent the Clinic at community events, parish gatherings, and philanthropic meetings.
• Build relationships with Catholic organizations, businesses, and community leaders.

**Qualifications**
• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent professional experience; CFRE certification a plus.
• Five or more years of progressively responsible fundraising experience preferred, with demonstrated success in annual giving, major gifts, and donor cultivation.
• Experience managing fundraising campaigns, special events, and donor relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, organizational, and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently, collaborate with leadership, manage multiple priorities, and maintain confidentiality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and donor management software, preferably Blackbaud eTapestry.
• Understanding of professional fundraising ethics and standards.
• Strong commitment to the Catholic mission and values of Our Lady of Hope Clinic, with an understanding of Catholic healthcare principles and practices.
• Experience in Catholic organizations, healthcare nonprofits, or faith-based fundraising preferred.

**Compensation & Opportunity**
Starting salary of $90,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

This full-time leadership position offers the opportunity to advance a growing Catholic healthcare mission, expand access to charitable medical care, and build lasting relationships with individuals and organizations who share our commitment to serving those in need.

This position does not include employer-sponsored health insurance.

**Join Our Mission**
At Our Lady of Hope Clinic, philanthropy makes compassionate healthcare possible for individuals and families who might otherwise go without care.

We are seeking a development professional who is passionate about building relationships, inspiring generosity, and advancing a mission rooted in faith, human dignity, and service.

To Apply: Please submit your resume and cover letter to clinicmanager@ourladyofhopeclinic.org.

About the Employer

Our Lady of Hope Clinic (OLHC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Catholic medical clinic dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality healthcare rooted in the dignity of every human life. Since 2009, we have served the greater Madison community through membership-based Direct Primary Care and Fertility & Women's Health services, while providing free medical care to the uninsured.

More than half of our medical appointments are provided free of charge, made possible through the generosity of donors, members, and volunteers.

As we enter an exciting period of growth and expanded medical services, we are seeking an experienced, mission-driven Director of Development to lead our fundraising efforts and advance our charitable healthcare mission.