Overview

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.

With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world's leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world's deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. These values are grounded in and expressed through the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an anti-racist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, anti-racism and inclusion.

Fred Hutch's Philanthropy program raises funds for cancer and related disease research, care, and education to help Fred Hutch become the world's best cancer center. Since the April 2022 merger that led to the formation of Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Fred Hutch has served as the cancer program for UW Medicine, and Philanthropy is proud to raise funds that fuel the adult oncology program on behalf of both Fred Hutch and UW Medicine.

Following board approval of an ambitious, 10-year comprehensive campaign, our team of more than 100 will grow to more than 150 over the next three years. Philanthropy staff implement high-performing, relationship-based fundraising programs that engage and inspire thousands of supporters who are passionate about preventing and eliminating cancer and infectious disease. Our FY24 goals include nearly doubling our annual fundraising, deepening our patient family fundraising, and advancing the first phase our comprehensive campaign through Fred Hutch's 50th anniversary in 2025. Our success is made possible through a deep commitment to an inclusive environment and operational excellence.

Fred Hutch is hiring an Executive Director of Planned Giving to lead the Planned Giving team. Candidates must be mission-driven, entrepreneurial, capable of building relationships with a variety of stakeholders, highly motivated, and share the organization's commitment to eradicating health disparities due to systemic racism. The Executive Director will lead by example in collaborating with internal and external constituents to strengthen a culture of philanthropy that supports Fred Hutch's vision for the future.

Responsibilities

Leadership & Management

• Manage the Planned Giving team and support other frontline fundraisers in their effort to drive renewed annual and increased philanthropic support via complex and planned gifts
• Lead, manage, and implement change, as well as motivate and mentor staff while increasing performance toward stretch goals
• Strengthen and establish solid and cohesive working relationships with all Philanthropy Program Directors, engaging staff at all levels in capacity building efforts
• Create an environment that develops and retains talent through inclusive and regular feedback and performance management
• Actively monitor key fundraising and planned giving trends and issues, make recommendations, and communicate implications of changes to the Assistant VPs and the VP, Philanthropy and leadership team
• Under the direction of the Assistant VP of Gifts and Grants and with the VP of Philanthropy, develop and implement effective, creative, and personalized strategies for increased giving -- via unrestricted and/or project specific support -- for each funder
• Work with the Donor Communications teams to drive marketing and stewardship activities such as targeted mailings, events, and electronic communications
• Be conversant in the scientific research and advances in clinical care and their respective roles in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancer and other diseases
• Prepare and monitor resource allocation including annual budgets and staffing plans

Fundraising

• Persuasively articulate the mission and goals of Fred Hutch and translate complex science and clinical priorities to inspire gifts and grants
• Actively partner with colleagues in Principal Gifts, Philanthropic Gifts, and Leadership Annual Giving to ensure best practices and leverage the many ways in which Fred Hutch can garner planned gifts
• Facilitate meaningful interactions for donors and prospects with faculty, as well as administrative and volunteer leadership, including the President and Director, Board of Directors, and Board of Advisors, as appropriate
• Align solicitation strategies with Fred Hutch goals for operations, research, patient supportive services, education initiatives, and new initiatives of the strategic plan
• Meet annual revenue goals and other key performance metrics, including but not limited to number of asks made and gifts closed, number of donors qualified or disqualified, and donor meetings
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors and prospects capable of gifts at $1 million+
• Create and strengthen relationships with donors using data-driven identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship methodologies
• Coordinate with Gift & Estate Management, Finance, and the Office of General Counsel to develop and execute complex gift agreements and planned giving instruments
• Participate in a robust schedule of in-person and virtual events and represent Fred Hutch in the community

Qualifications

Please submit a cover letter as a part of your application.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree desired or equivalent work experience
• 8+ years of progressive leadership experience in philanthropy or related field, with increasing levels of responsibility and consistent performance against revenue goals
• Proven track record of successful team and program development in planned giving
• Agile and able to implement change to adapt to changing external forces and emerging priorities
• Strategic, intellectually curious problem-solver with demonstrated success in establishing thought leadership, developing vision and goals, and executing strategic and annual plans
• Strong operational and analytical skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Comprehensive campaign experience in a complex, high performing organization
• Experience within a research and/or healthcare institute or educational institution
• Strong strategic planning and project management skills
• Ability to inspire, motivate, and engage staff toward a shared goal
• Skilled in building trusted relationships with all levels within and outside the organization
• Ability to deliver on commitments and hold others accountable
• Strength in effective and strategic decision making
• Track record of recruiting and retaining talented team members and colleagues
• Leads with intellectual depth, integrity, vision, creativity, and a sense of humor

A statement describing your commitment and contributions toward greater diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in your career or that will be made through your work at Fred Hutch is requested of all finalists.

The annual base salary range for this position is from $142,168.00 to $236,932.00, and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications. This position may be eligible for relocation assistance.Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (12-22 days per year), paid sick leave (12-25 days per year), paid holidays (13 days per year), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks), and partially paid sabbatical leave (up to 6 months).

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