Komen Graduate Training Program UT MDACC
Senior Director, Principal Gifts - Art Experience
Komen Graduate Training Program UT MDACC, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Senior Director, Principal Gifts - Art Experience
The Senior Director, Principal Gifts – Art Experience plays a leadership role in securing transformative philanthropic support across MD Anderson's highest institutional priorities, serving as the philanthropy team’s subject matter expert and champion for the Art Experience initiative. Reporting to the Executive Gift Officer, International Philanthropy, this position engages ultra‑high‑net‑worth individuals, families and foundations capable of making principal‑level investments that advance MD Anderson’s mission to eliminate cancer.
Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is a seasoned fundraising leader with a proven record of securing transformational gifts of $10 million or more from ultra‑high‑net‑worth individuals, families and foundations. They exhibit deep expertise in principal gift strategy and donor engagement, an appreciation for the role of art in healing environments, and a strategic, relationship‑building mindset that inspires donors through compelling storytelling and immersive experiences.
Job Responsibilities
Manage a portfolio of ultra‑high‑net‑worth individuals, families and foundations capable of gifts of $10 million and above, focusing on principal‑level investments in the Art Experience initiative.
Develop and execute tailored cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies that align donor passions for art and healing with MD Anderson’s institutional vision.
Build sustained donor relationships to secure transformational investments in art collections, commissioned installations and healing environments across MD Anderson campuses.
Inspire and steward donors through immersive experiences, including campus art tours, curated events and behind‑the‑scenes conversations with artists, architects and faculty.
Partner with board members, campaign volunteers, faculty and curatorial leaders to deepen engagement and secure long‑term philanthropic commitments.
Act as the principal fundraising partner to the Associate Vice President for Art Experience, aligning fundraising strategy with programmatic and curatorial vision.
Collaborate with institutional leadership, academic leaders and the Office of the Chief Philanthropy Officer to advance the philanthropic strategy for Art Experience.
Mentor colleagues and serve as a resource for incorporating art and design storytelling into donor engagement strategies.
Collaborate with Prospect Development, Donor Communications and Stewardship to create compelling cases for support and donor recognition opportunities unique to art curation and healing spaces.
Engage community leaders, artists and philanthropists in meaningful partnerships that enhance visibility and support for the Art Experience.
Bring entrepreneurial creativity to donor engagement and program positioning, demonstrating adaptability and resilience in a rapidly evolving campaign environment.
Job Qualifications
Education: Required – Bachelor’s Degree; Preferred – Master’s Degree.
Work Experience: Required – 12 years of direct fundraising experience and four years of supervisory experience.
Other Requirements: Must pass pre‑employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources.
Ability to satisfy and maintain the security and integrity requirements of critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code.
Compensation Salary Range – Minimum: $220,000 | Midpoint: $251,000 | Maximum: $282,000
Benefits
Paid employee medical benefits (zero premium) starting on the first day for employees who work 30 or more hours per week.
Group Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and Disability coverage.
Paid time off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) paid leave accruals.
Paid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave and other paid leave programs.
Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service.
Teachers Retirement System defined‑benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plans.
Employer‑paid life, AD&D and an illness‑related reduced salary pay program.
Extensive wellness, recognition, fitness, employee health programs and employee resource groups.
Other Employment Information
Requisition ID: 177624
Employment Status: Full‑Time
Employee Status: Regular
Work Week: Days
FLSA Status: Exempt, not eligible for overtime pay.
Fund Type: Hard
Work Location: Remote
Pivotal Position: Yes
Relocation Assistance Available: Yes
Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center provides equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. See our EEO statement: http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
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Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is a seasoned fundraising leader with a proven record of securing transformational gifts of $10 million or more from ultra‑high‑net‑worth individuals, families and foundations. They exhibit deep expertise in principal gift strategy and donor engagement, an appreciation for the role of art in healing environments, and a strategic, relationship‑building mindset that inspires donors through compelling storytelling and immersive experiences.
Job Responsibilities
Manage a portfolio of ultra‑high‑net‑worth individuals, families and foundations capable of gifts of $10 million and above, focusing on principal‑level investments in the Art Experience initiative.
Develop and execute tailored cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies that align donor passions for art and healing with MD Anderson’s institutional vision.
Build sustained donor relationships to secure transformational investments in art collections, commissioned installations and healing environments across MD Anderson campuses.
Inspire and steward donors through immersive experiences, including campus art tours, curated events and behind‑the‑scenes conversations with artists, architects and faculty.
Partner with board members, campaign volunteers, faculty and curatorial leaders to deepen engagement and secure long‑term philanthropic commitments.
Act as the principal fundraising partner to the Associate Vice President for Art Experience, aligning fundraising strategy with programmatic and curatorial vision.
Collaborate with institutional leadership, academic leaders and the Office of the Chief Philanthropy Officer to advance the philanthropic strategy for Art Experience.
Mentor colleagues and serve as a resource for incorporating art and design storytelling into donor engagement strategies.
Collaborate with Prospect Development, Donor Communications and Stewardship to create compelling cases for support and donor recognition opportunities unique to art curation and healing spaces.
Engage community leaders, artists and philanthropists in meaningful partnerships that enhance visibility and support for the Art Experience.
Bring entrepreneurial creativity to donor engagement and program positioning, demonstrating adaptability and resilience in a rapidly evolving campaign environment.
Job Qualifications
Education: Required – Bachelor’s Degree; Preferred – Master’s Degree.
Work Experience: Required – 12 years of direct fundraising experience and four years of supervisory experience.
Other Requirements: Must pass pre‑employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources.
Ability to satisfy and maintain the security and integrity requirements of critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code.
Compensation Salary Range – Minimum: $220,000 | Midpoint: $251,000 | Maximum: $282,000
Benefits
Paid employee medical benefits (zero premium) starting on the first day for employees who work 30 or more hours per week.
Group Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and Disability coverage.
Paid time off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) paid leave accruals.
Paid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave and other paid leave programs.
Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service.
Teachers Retirement System defined‑benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plans.
Employer‑paid life, AD&D and an illness‑related reduced salary pay program.
Extensive wellness, recognition, fitness, employee health programs and employee resource groups.
Other Employment Information
Requisition ID: 177624
Employment Status: Full‑Time
Employee Status: Regular
Work Week: Days
FLSA Status: Exempt, not eligible for overtime pay.
Fund Type: Hard
Work Location: Remote
Pivotal Position: Yes
Relocation Assistance Available: Yes
Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center provides equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. See our EEO statement: http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
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