San Francisco, CA

Chief Development Officer, Quantum Leap Healthcare Collaborative

The Organization

Quantum Leap Healthcare Collaborative (QLHC), a 501c3 was established in 2005 as a collaboration between medical researchers at University of California, San Francisco, and Silicon Valley entrepreneurs. Their mission is to integrate high-impact research with clinical processes and systems technology, resulting in improved data management and information systems, greater access to clinical trial matching and sponsorship, and greater benefit to providers, patients, and researchers.

Quantum Leap Healthcare Collaborative supports the development and implementation of innovative ways to deliver better, less costly healthcare. QLHC is committed to establishing unique collaborations across the medical, technology and bioscience industries: all necessary components to accelerate healthcare research into the marketplace. Its efforts focus on quality-of-care and quality-of-life issues, and to create initiatives that foster excellent clinical practices using quality improvement disciplines with a strong patient-centric focus.

Modeled after Silicon Valley’s entrepreneurial culture with an added social value objective, QLHC’s social-entrepreneurial model embodies:

  • Identifying clinical and research efforts with a potential for high impact
  • Providing financial and managerial assistance
  • Forming organizations and management teams to grow proven ideas into products
  • Securing funding in stages as efforts mature
  • Creating strategic partnerships committed to developing high-value healthcare services and products

For more information, please visit https://www.quantumleaphealth.org

Position Overview

THIS POSITION IS HYBRID AND THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE MUST LIVE A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE TO THE SAN FRANCISCO OFFICE. EVERY THURSDAY IS “WORK IN PERSON” DAY FOR ALL TEAM MEMBERS OF QLHC.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Quantum Leap Healthcare Collaborative is seeking an experienced Chief Development Officer, who will be responsible for planning, executing and evaluating all fundraising and development initiatives. The CDO will establish fundraising priorities and objectives; create fundraising strategies to meet specific program goals; identify and profile current and prospective individual, business, and foundation prospects; develop and cultivate positive relationships with donors and prospects; and solicit and steward major donors.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

This position reports to the CEO and oversees two positions.

OPPORTUNITY HIGHLIGHTS

  • Salary range is $210,000-$250,000
  • Benefits include:
    • Hybrid Work Environment
    • Medical, Dental and Vision plans 100% employer covered
    • Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability
    • Life and AD&D Insurance – 100% employer covered with optional buy up plans
    • 401k Retirement plan with employer match
    • FSA
    • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
    • Paid Holidays – 16 annually
    • Sick and Vacation Time
  • The opportunity to raise crucial support for high-impact clinical research and patient-centered outcome and care to save lives

YOU ARE

  • Chief Development Officer with deep experience in building and executing a successful, multi-channel fundraising strategy
  • Skillful and determined fundraiser who Is gifted at building, sustaining, and growing relationships with individual donors, foundations, corporations, and other stakeholders
  • Passionate about and highly motivated by the opportunity to deliver better, less costly healthcare to patients in need

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Oversee all fundraising efforts including the annual fund, major and planned giving, foundation sponsorships and grants, government grants, capital campaign management, matching and in-kind donations.
  • Provide strategic fundraising direction to the Chief Executive Officer and Board; develop and implement a sustainable fundraising strategy to grow annual revenues.
  • Collaborate with the Chief Executive Officer, senior leadership team, and Board members to cultivate, solicit and steward major gifts and leadership gifts prospects through in person meetings, special events and other engagement opportunities.
  • Build a major gifts program including prospect research and identification, cultivation, and solicitation of major donors, including identifying and implementing strategies to increase support from new, existing, and past donors.
  • Develop and direct an annual fund program, including direct mail, email solicitations, and social media solicitations and membership.
  • Develop and implement a robust planned giving strategy.
  • Oversee creation and maintenance of a donor database, including analysis, gift reporting, timely acknowledgements, accounting, and data sharing.
  • Conduct other fundraising activities including research, proposal writing, fulfilling reporting requirements, and development of policies and procedures.
  • Develop and manage the departmental revenue/expense budget in coordination with the Chief Executive Officer and leadership team.
  • Oversee the creation of materials necessary to support fundraising activities.
  • Develop a gift recognition program.
  • Work with Communications and Marketing staff to develop and implement communications strategies to support Development activities.
  • Perform other related duties as requested.

COMPETENCIES

  • Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree or graduate training preferred (such as CFRE)
  • 7-10+ years of progressively challenging, demonstrated, and measurable fundraising experience
  • Proven track record and experience in setting and attaining successful fundraising goals
  • Proven talent in all aspects of fundraising, including proven success in major gifts identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship, annual fund management, foundation relations and planned giving
  • Demonstrated experience successfully soliciting six and seven-figure gifts
  • Highly organized, efficient, and effective in task and time management, strong quantitative and analytical capabilities
  • Attention to detail, cross-functional team interaction skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects, initiatives, and events in parallel
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and engaging interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate mission and goals of organization through prepared and ad-hoc presentations to a variety of audiences large and small, including senior executives
  • Commitment to accountability and transparency for yourself and others, along with ethical compliance as defined by the Association for Fundraising Professionals
  • The successful candidate will be a team player with a strong work ethic, positive personality, self-motivated and self-directed, and capable of working effectively in an unstructured, entrepreneurial environment
  • Travel will be required
  • Demonstrated passion for the mission of the Quantum Leap Healthcare Collaborative
  • Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, and internet research skills; experience with a fundraising CRM tool, such as Raiser’s Edge, required
  • Willingness to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends

EQUITY STATEMENT

At Quantum Leap Healthcare Collaborative, we are committed to nurturing a culture of equity and inclusion. We believe that diversity, in all its forms, enriches our organization and strengthens our mission. Our commitment to equity extends to every aspect of our work, from research and innovation to team collaboration and decision-making.

We strive to create an environment where all individuals, regardless of background, can thrive and contribute their unique perspectives. We actively promote fairness, respect, and equal opportunities for growth and development. Our dedication to equity drives us to identify and address any barriers that may hinder inclusivity within our organization.

By embracing equity, we aim to not only advance scientific innovation but also set an example for our industry.

Together, we are building a future where diversity is celebrated, equity is the principle, and our collective efforts lead to breakthroughs that positively impact society.

How To Apply

To apply for this position, or for additional information on the opportunity, please send a copy of your resume with a cover letter to Victoria Silverman at apply@cooksilverman.com.

All applications and inquiries will receive a response and be kept strictly confidential.

Quantum Leap Healthcare Collaborative is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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