Associate Vice President, Individual Philanthropy Programs

Moffitt Cancer Center (Moffitt) seeks an experienced and strategic advancement professional to serve as the next associate vice president, individual philanthropy programs (AVP). Joining Moffitt at an exciting time of growth and momentum, the AVP will provide leadership, oversight, and direction for three fundraising programs and will report to the foundation president. The AVP will play an integral role in advancing Moffitt’s ten-year strategic plan and will be responsible for leading significant revenue growth, building upon prior, substantial fundraising success. 

Over the past five years, Moffitt has more than doubled the total dollars raised and is investing significantly in the growth of the foundation team. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic advancement professional to play a critical role in leading continued development and impact as a member of the foundation’s senior team. The AVP oversees three of Moffitt’s five fundraising programs, including individual and family giving, annual giving, and planned giving, and is responsible for leading significant revenue growth for the annual goals of the individual philanthropy programs. Overseeing a team of experienced frontline fundraisers, the AVP will deploy exceptional management and planning skills to direct and motivate staff, recognize new opportunities to build the program, and track performance toward revenue and engagement goals. They will bring a knowledge of advancement best practices as well as strong business acumen, and an entrepreneurial approach, to ensure the right policies, strategies, and tactics consistently drive fundraising performance.

With a track record of leadership experience in successful development programs, ideally within healthcare or higher education, the successful candidate must possess strong managerial, strategic planning, and motivational skills; a keen understanding of best practices in fundraising; and a track record of significant personal success in donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship at the major and principal gift levels. The AVP must possess at least ten years of experience in the advancement field and seven years in a senior management position. This individual will exhibit the credibility and emotional intelligence to effectively engage and partner with key internal and external stakeholders, as well as the initiative and political savvy to navigate a complex medical foundation enterprise. The AVP will possess exemplary presentation and written communication skills and a leadership style that both fosters and promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion. A bachelor’s degree is required; advanced degree is preferred. 

Jack Gorman is leading this search with Bryce Ervin and Ryan Cheung.

H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute (Moffitt Cancer Center), in accordance with Equal Employment Opportunity Policy GP-08, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age national origin, marital status, citizenship, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other protected trait. Additionally, Moffitt Cancer Center will consider reasonable accommodations whenever necessary to provide equal employment opportunities to otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.