Consulting Director, Advancement & Fundraising – Healthcare and Academic Medicine

<p style="text-align:left"><span>Huron helps its clients drive growth, enhance performance, and sustain leadership in the markets they serve. Huron’s GG+A global philanthropy business </span><span>is one of the world’s pre-eminent philanthropic management consultancies.  We have worked across the world, providing philanthropic counsel to the higher education, not-for-profit, healthcare, arts and cultural sectors.  </span></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><span>Today, we help organizations realize the full potential of their missions through the growth of philanthropic support.  Our primary mission is to assist our clients in the substantial improvement and acceleration of their fundraising and engagement programmes, seeking to align those programmes with the institution’s core mission and ensure their sustainability.</span></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><span>You’ll help our clients by providing a robust, data-informed strategy across the donor journey.</span></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><h3></h3>Join Huron’s Advancement & Fundraising team and play a pivotal role in helping healthcare and academic medicine organizations strengthen and sustain their philanthropic missions. As a Director, you will lead complex client engagements, develop innovative fundraising strategies, and contribute to the growth of Huron’s healthcare advancement practice. This is a high-impact leadership role that blends client delivery, business development, and team leadership to deliver measurable results for mission-driven organizations.<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><h3></h3><p><span><span><span><b>Client Leadership & Delivery</b></span></span></span></p><ul><li><span><span><span>Serve as a trusted advisor to healthcare and academic medicine clients, delivering consulting services such as fundraising assessments, campaign planning, strategic studies, and grateful patient program development</span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span>Lead the creation and delivery of high-quality, data-driven presentations and reports that translate insights into actionable strategies</span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span>Partner with senior client stakeholders, including executive leadership, boards, and clinical leaders</span></span></span></li></ul><p><span><span><span><b>Team & Practice Leadership</b></span></span></span></p><ul><li><span><span><span>Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing consulting teams, fostering collaboration, accountability, and excellence</span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span>Drive strategic and operational execution to ensure quality delivery against tight deadlines</span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span>Enhance Huron’s market presence by developing new programs, offerings, and thought leadership</span></span></span></li></ul><p><span><span><span><b>Business Development & Growth</b></span></span></span></p><ul><li><span><span><span>Drive revenue growth through proposal development, sales presentations, and client relationship expansion</span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span>Contribute to new product development and innovation within the healthcare advancement portfolio</span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span>Support marketing efforts through thought leadership (e.g., articles, webinars, conference presentations)</span></span></span></li></ul><p><span><span><span><b>Operations & Continuous Improvement</b></span></span></span></p><ul><li><span><span><span>Improve processes, tools, and methodologies to increase efficiency and optimize client delivery</span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span>Align practice offerings with firm-wide strategy and revenue goals</span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span>Support a culture of continuous improvement across systems, policies, and client service delivery</span></span></span></li></ul><p></p><p><span><span><span><b>Key Skills & Capabilities</b></span></span></span></p><ul><li><span><span><span>Strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and the ability to translate data into clear recommendations</span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span>Deep knowledge of fundraising best practices and <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">nonprofit/philanthropic</span> management</span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span>Strong client management and <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">relationship-building</span> skills with executive presence and influence</span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span>Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, deliver under pressure, and lead complex engagements</span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span>Hands-on, solutions-oriented consulting approach tailored to each client’s unique culture and needs</span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span>Strong communication, presentation, and collaboration skills</span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span>Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM systems</span></span></span></li></ul><p></p><p><span><span><span><b>Required Qualifications:</b></span></span></span></p><ul><li><span><span><span>Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred</span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span>10+ years of frontline development experience within academic medicine, healthcare systems, or hospitals</span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span>Proven success building and managing philanthropic programs, including: </span></span></span><ul><li><b><span><span><span>Major and principal gifts</span></span></span></b></li><li><b><span><span><span>Annual giving and program support</span></span></span></b></li><li><b><span><span><span>Corporate/foundation relations</span></span></span></b></li><li><b><span><span><span>Grateful patient and planned giving initiatives</span></span></span></b></li></ul></li><li><span><span><span>Demonstrated experience planning and executing comprehensive campaigns and strategic fundraising initiatives</span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span>Track record of directly closing major/principal gifts and leading high-performing teams</span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span>Experience working with executive leadership, boards, and clinical/academic stakeholders</span></span></span></li></ul><p></p><ul></ul><p><span><span><span><b>Additional Requirements</b></span></span></span></p><ul><li><span><span><span>Willingness to travel up to 50% </span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span>Flexible location within the contiguous United States</span></span></span></li></ul><p><span><span><span> </span></span></span></p><p>The estimated base salary range for this job is $175,000 - $225,000.  The range represents a good faith estimate of the range that Huron reasonably expects to pay for this job at the time of the job posting. The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to specific skills or certifications, years of experience, market changes, and required travel. This job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s annual incentive compensation program, which reflects Huron’s pay for performance philosophy.  Inclusive of annual incentive compensation opportunity, the total estimated compensation range for this job is $218,750 - $303,750. The job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s benefit plans which include medical, dental and vision coverage and other wellness programs. The salary range information provided is in accordance with applicable state and local laws regarding salary transparency that are currently in effect and may be implemented in the future</p><p></p><p>#LI-JH1</p><p>#REMOTE</p><p></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><h3></h3><h2><b><b>Position Level</b></b></h2>Director<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><h3></h3><h2><b><b>Country</b></b></h2>United States of America

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