Chief Development Officer Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation | Houston, Texas Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation (the foundation) – the fundraising arm of the number one hospital in Texas and a member of U.S. News & World Report’s prestigious Honor Roll for best hospitals– seeks a strategic and experienced fundraising leader to serve as the inaugural chief development officer (CDO). In this newly conceptualized role, the CDO will expertly lead, build, and develop the foundation’s frontline fundraising programs, increasing sophistication and staff size. Critically, as Houston Methodist prepares for a groundbreaking comprehensive campaign, the CDO will design and implement the necessary infrastructure, inclusive of best practices and proven moves management strategies, in order for the foundation to realize and facilitate its ambitious campaign goals and long-term aspirations. A key partner and direct report to the president and CEO of the foundation early in his tenure, this leader is one of three critical chief development officers on the foundation’s senior leadership team, with peer leaders overseeing constituent areas and principal gifts. This is an exceptional opportunity for a trailblazing fundraising leader and builder of programs to make a significant impact at one of the nation’s leading health systems and academic centers. Founded in 1919, Houston Methodist exists today as an independent academic medical center and market leader in Houston, the state of Texas, and beyond. The last 20 years have seen unprecedented growth for the institution. In addition to providing highest-end care that is unparalleled in terms of safety and quality, Houston Methodist also boasts robust teaching and research initiatives, which are further strengthened by affiliations with Weill Cornell Medical College, New York Presbyterian Hospital, Texas A&M University, Rice University, and MD Anderson Cancer Center, among others. As clinical care, education, and research continue to grow across Houston Methodist, philanthropy will fuel the institution’s remarkable trajectory of success in becoming one of the highest-ranking academic medical centers in the country. The CDO is responsible for the strategy, leadership, and development of the foundation’s major, planned, annual, and corporate and foundation giving programs. This individual will also direct the foundation’s regional fundraising across Houston Methodist’s seven current community hospitals, with an eighth opening in early 2025. The CDO will be a crucial builder of the foundation’s frontline and regional fundraising teams and will be responsible for recruiting and hiring a significant portion of staff for these programs, including senior leadership roles. Importantly, in close partnership with the research and prospect management team, the CDO will utilize best practices and the latest analytics to develop and oversee the design and implementation of a sophisticated, best-in-class moves management process for the entire foundation. The CDO will also design and implement a foundation-wide donor qualification process with measurable annual goals. As the foundation prepares for its most ambitious comprehensive campaign in organizational history, the CDO will serve as a member of the campaign task force, contributing significantly to overall campaign design and implementation.The ideal candidate will be an experienced, enterprising, and strategic fundraiser with at least ten years of development experience and at least five years of management and leadership experience, preferably in a complex research university or academic medical center environment. The CDO must bring the experience, interest, and initiative to effectively build and shape the foundation’s frontline and regional teams, significantly expanding the staffing of these programs, including senior leadership positions. The CDO must possess a keen understanding of fundraising best practices and demonstrated expertise in building and growing fundraising teams. The successful candidate will be an experienced leader adept at motivating, empowering, and advocating for staff, as well as facilitating cohesion and team success. The CDO must have experience in a sophisticated moves management program and be prepared to develop and implement policies, procedures, and best practices to effectively leverage data and moves management in all aspects of the foundation’s work. The CDO must demonstrate the credibility, maturity, and sophistication necessary to effectively engage with executive leaders and diverse groups of internal and external constituents. The successful candidate will possess a track record of significant personal success in donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship at the major and principal gift levels. Critical to success will be the CDO’s ability to reflect the I CARE values of the foundation, and to align deeply and authentically with Houston Methodist’s commitment to excellence in clinical care, education, and research.Rachel Ellenport is leading this search with Grace Zakim, Bryce Ervin, and Lisa Clayton.Houston Methodist Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. HMH will not engage in discrimination against, or harassment of, any person employed or seeking employment with Houston Methodist Hospital on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by law. APPLY NOMINATE contact Bryce Ervin Full Description