Sr Director, Philanthropy, Major Gifts

Job Responsibilities: Leads, coaches, and develops a team of fundraising professionals, establishing clear performance expectations and fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement. Develops and executes comprehensive fundraising strategies aligned with Inova Health System and Foundation priorities, driving sustainable philanthropic growth. Maintains a portfolio of high-value donors and prospects, with a focus on cultivating, soliciting, and closing gifts. Provides strategic direction for donor engagement activities, ensuring effective identification, cultivation, stewardship, and long-term relationship management. Partners with executive leadership, physicians, and key stakeholders to align philanthropic initiatives with organizational priorities and funding needs. Oversees departmental operations to ensure compliance with organizational policies, regulatory standards, and industry best practices. Leads the development and management of annual budgets, monitoring financial performance and ensuring achievement of revenue and expense targets. Collaborates with Foundation leadership to advance fundraising goals and strengthen community engagement. Establishes and monitors key performance metrics, driving accountability and continuous improvement in fundraising outcomes and team effectiveness.

Minimum Requirements: 10 years of experience in soliciting major gifts and leading development-related activities 5 years of managerial experience Bachelor's degree in relevant field (or 4 years of experience in lieu of degree)

About Us: We are Inova, Northern Virginia's leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare. Inova Health System is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.